Onboard 2008 Kawasaki ZX-10R

For the first time you can see video evidence of how wild Kawasaki's new ZX-10R is flat out.
Watch the new Kawasaki rev out in top gear as it bounces of its speed limiter and check out how much the bars move as the bike twitches over the bumpy test track.
Then watch as it takes on Yamaha's R1, which comes out on top in a simple flat out run.
You can read the full test of all this year's 1000cc superbikes in the February 6 edition of MCN.

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[rwpeaches]

Yeah the speedo only says 189 but the revs keep going meaning its doing more....

[FastisFast]

The new R1s are fucking UGLY, you literally couldnt give me one of those...

[r6yamahar1]

Love my 2010 special edition. gearing is tall though as1st gear will touch 100mph at the redline so you beverages really get the chance to rev it the engine through the gears

[paintonmyhands]

You crotch rocket guys are some crazy MoFos! That was great, I am happy to go 75 or 80 mph. I drive a whale Roadstar but ilike it it's like driving a really big Buick!

[GeckoRider1000]

@96vortechSS nah, my R1 is black/red. Wasn't trying to be a jerk, hope it didnt come off that way. I love my R1, but the ZX 10's are so crisp feeling. I love them! As I said before, with liter bikes, its far too close to say one is faster or more manageable than the others. I will say the zx 10 feels a bit more aggressive though, which is not always a good thing for novice 1000cc and up riders.

[96vortechSS]

@GeckoRider1000

Is your R1 yellow? Yes I ride. Currently an 2005 R1. I used to own a CBR 1100xx. I do watch AMA and Moto GP when I can. I know the Yamaha's don't win everytime. I just don't see Kawi being the Ultimate force like so many of their fan boys believe. Prior to the Bimmer; a lot of people think the ZX10 was the fastest machine. There is a huge difference in laying down massive power and having linear, usable power. I'll take the lesser hp bike that has usable power any day.

[wigwamman1]

Safest way to have fun. The guys on the road that do this stuff with cars etc, are just begging to die. Live long...you are brave.

[mrlennyv]

Why do bikers insist on having a pot of wee on their handlebars.?

[XxLosHermanosxX]

@jamesrichardson63

Just different colors

[jamesrichardson63]

can someone tell me whats the differencebetween a limited edition and a non-limited edition 2010 zx10r?

[zookeeper2345]

balls

[robertmike219]

@rwpeaches i know but it still anbout 185-187 mph on the gps, start hit 189 mph on speedo it about 172 mph on gps. bro