Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R (2011–2015)
Fluid capacities, consumables, drivetrain, tire pressure & wear limits
The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R (2011–2015) takes 3.3 L of oil with a filter change (2.9 L without).
Fluid Capacities
Oil capacity (without filter)2.9 LWhen filter is not removed
Oil capacity (with filter)3.3 LWhen filter is removed
Oil capacity (dry fill)3.7 L
Coolant (radiator)2.6 L
Consumables
Engine oil gradeAPI SG, SH, SJ, SL or SM with JASO MA, MA1 or MA2, SAE 10W-40
Coolant typePermanent type antifreeze (Green), 50/50 mixture with soft waterFreezing point -35°C (-31°F)
Oil filter (OEM)16097-0008From a Kawasaki oil filter fitment list — "Ninja ZX-10R 2004-2015" and "ZX-10R ABS 2011-2015" both cover this bike's full range. Note: the list does NOT extend into the 2016+ generation (see zx10r-2016-2018) — don't assume this carries forward.
Air filter (OEM)Not listed by part number in the manual (viscous paper element)
Spark plug (OEM)NGK CR9EIA-9
Front brake pads (OEM)Not listed by part number in the manual (service part)
Rear brake pads (OEM)Not listed by part number in the manual (service part)
Drive chainENUMA EK525RMX2/3D (EK525RMX/3D on JC/KC and earlier), 112 links
Clutch free play2–3 mm
Drivetrain
Chain size525
Chain links112
Chain slack25–35 mm
Chain 20-link limit319 mmNew chain 20-link length standard: 317.5–318.2 mm
Front sprocket (OEM)17TDerived from the final reduction ratio 2.294 (39/17)
Rear sprocket (OEM)39TDerived from the final reduction ratio 2.294 (39/17)
Brakes & Tires
Front tire size120/70ZR17 M/C (58W)
Rear tire size190/55ZR17 M/C (75W)
Front tire pressure250 kPaUp to 180 kg combined load
Rear tire pressure290 kPaUp to 180 kg combined load
Brake fluid typeDOT 4
Wear Limits
Front brake disc (min)0 mmNot stated as a numeric wear-limit spec in the extracted manual text — left unverified rather than guessed
Rear brake disc (min)0 mmNot stated as a numeric wear-limit spec in the extracted manual text — left unverified rather than guessed
Brake pad — front (min)1 mmStandard 4.0 mm
Brake pad — rear (min)1 mmStandard 4.5 mm
Clutch friction plate (min)0 mmNot captured as a standalone friction-plate-thickness spec in the extracted manual text — left unverified rather than guessed
Drive chain slack (limit)35 mmEquals the standard adjustment range maximum