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Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R (2011-2020) — Maintenance Specs

The ZX-10R is Kawasaki's litre-class flagship, and the 2019-2020 ZX1002E documented here is the WSBK-derived generation with cornering ABS and a 203 hp engine. It is a thirsty, high-strung machine to service: 3.3 L of 10W-40 JASO MA oil with the filter, 2.6 L of coolant, and a special NGK SILMAR9B9 racing plug gapped 0.8-0.9 mm. The 17 L tank, 190-section rear tire and Brembo M50 calipers push consumable costs up; the chain runs 25-35 mm of slack and the oil interval is 12,000 km, unusually long for this class. Earlier 2011-2018 ZX1000D-K generations share the layout but use different plugs and body panels.

Quick specs

Oil capacity (with filter) 3.3 L3.5 US qt, when filter is removed 2020 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R (ZX1002E) Owner's Manual (Kawasaki Owners Center / KTIVS e-book, US, item 99803-0048)
Oil capacity (without filter) 2.9 L3.1 US qt, when filter is not removed 2020 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R (ZX1002E) Owner's Manual (Kawasaki Owners Center / KTIVS e-book, US, item 99803-0048)
Oil type API SG, SH, SJ, SL or SM with JASO MA, MA1 or MA2 2020 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R (ZX1002E) Owner's Manual (Kawasaki Owners Center / KTIVS e-book, US, item 99803-0048)
Oil viscosity SAE 10W-40 2020 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R (ZX1002E) Owner's Manual (Kawasaki Owners Center / KTIVS e-book, US, item 99803-0048)
Front tire pressure (solo) 36 psi250 kPa, cold 2020 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R (ZX1002E) Owner's Manual (Kawasaki Owners Center / KTIVS e-book, US, item 99803-0048)
Rear tire pressure (solo) 42 psi290 kPa, cold 2020 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R (ZX1002E) Owner's Manual (Kawasaki Owners Center / KTIVS e-book, US, item 99803-0048)
Spark plug NGK SILMAR9B9 2020 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R (ZX1002E) Owner's Manual (Kawasaki Owners Center / KTIVS e-book, US, item 99803-0048)
Spark plug gap 0.8-0.9 mm0.031-0.035 in 2020 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R (ZX1002E) Owner's Manual (Kawasaki Owners Center / KTIVS e-book, US, item 99803-0048)

Maintenance schedule

Specification Value Source
Engine oil & filter first 1,000 km (600 mi), then every 12,000 km (7,600 mi) or 1 year 2020 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R (ZX1002E) Owner's Manual (Kawasaki Owners Center / KTIVS e-book, US, item 99803-0048)
Brake fluid change every 2 years 2020 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R (ZX1002E) Owner's Manual (Kawasaki Owners Center / KTIVS e-book, US, item 99803-0048)

Fluids & capacities

Specification Value Source
Oil capacity (with filter) 3.3 L3.5 US qt, when filter is removed 2020 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R (ZX1002E) Owner's Manual (Kawasaki Owners Center / KTIVS e-book, US, item 99803-0048)
Oil capacity (without filter) 2.9 L3.1 US qt, when filter is not removed 2020 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R (ZX1002E) Owner's Manual (Kawasaki Owners Center / KTIVS e-book, US, item 99803-0048)
Oil type API SG, SH, SJ, SL or SM with JASO MA, MA1 or MA2 2020 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R (ZX1002E) Owner's Manual (Kawasaki Owners Center / KTIVS e-book, US, item 99803-0048)
Oil viscosity SAE 10W-40 2020 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R (ZX1002E) Owner's Manual (Kawasaki Owners Center / KTIVS e-book, US, item 99803-0048)
Coolant capacity 2.6 L2.7 US qt 2020 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R (ZX1002E) Owner's Manual (Kawasaki Owners Center / KTIVS e-book, US, item 99803-0048)
Brake fluid type (DOT) DOT 4 2020 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R (ZX1002E) Owner's Manual (Kawasaki Owners Center / KTIVS e-book, US, item 99803-0048)
Fuel capacity 17 L4.5 US gal 2020 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R (ZX1002E) Owner's Manual (Kawasaki Owners Center / KTIVS e-book, US, item 99803-0048)

Torque specs

Specification Value Source
Oil drain plug 29 Nu00b7mengine oil drain bolt (3.0 kgfu00b7m, 21 ftu00b7lb) 2020 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R (ZX1002E) Owner's Manual (Kawasaki Owners Center / KTIVS e-book, US, item 99803-0048)
Rear axle nut 130 Nu00b7maxle nut (13.3 kgfu00b7m, 95.9 ftu00b7lb) 2020 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R (ZX1002E) Owner's Manual (Kawasaki Owners Center / KTIVS e-book, US, item 99803-0048)

Electrical

Specification Value Source
Battery 12V 8.6Ah (10HR) 2020 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R (ZX1002E) Owner's Manual (Kawasaki Owners Center / KTIVS e-book, US, item 99803-0048)
Headlight bulb 12V 55W H7 x2 (high beam) / 12V 55W H7 (low beam) 2020 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R (ZX1002E) Owner's Manual (Kawasaki Owners Center / KTIVS e-book, US, item 99803-0048)
Spark plug NGK SILMAR9B9 2020 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R (ZX1002E) Owner's Manual (Kawasaki Owners Center / KTIVS e-book, US, item 99803-0048)
Spark plug gap 0.8-0.9 mm0.031-0.035 in 2020 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R (ZX1002E) Owner's Manual (Kawasaki Owners Center / KTIVS e-book, US, item 99803-0048)

Tires & wheels

Specification Value Source
Front tire size 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) 2020 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R (ZX1002E) Owner's Manual (Kawasaki Owners Center / KTIVS e-book, US, item 99803-0048)
Rear tire size 190/55ZR17M/C (73W) 2020 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R (ZX1002E) Owner's Manual (Kawasaki Owners Center / KTIVS e-book, US, item 99803-0048)
Front tire pressure (solo) 36 psi250 kPa, cold 2020 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R (ZX1002E) Owner's Manual (Kawasaki Owners Center / KTIVS e-book, US, item 99803-0048)
Rear tire pressure (solo) 42 psi290 kPa, cold 2020 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R (ZX1002E) Owner's Manual (Kawasaki Owners Center / KTIVS e-book, US, item 99803-0048)

Official manual

Owner's manual on Kawasaki official site

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Frequently asked questions

How much oil does a Kawasaki ZX-10R take?
2.9 L when only draining, 3.3 L with a new oil filter (2020 owner's manual).
What spark plugs does the ZX-10R use?
NGK SILMAR9B9 with a 0.8-0.9 mm gap - a special iridium racing plug, not a common CR-series part.
ZX-10R tire pressure?
36 psi front, 42 psi rear when cold.
How much coolant does a ZX-10R hold?
2.6 L (2.7 US qt) for the whole cooling system.

Sources

Value Source Checked
Oil capacity (with filter): 3.3 L 2020 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R (ZX1002E) Owner's Manual (Kawasaki Owners Center / KTIVS e-book, US, item 99803-0048) (p. Engine Oil section, p. 137) 2026-11-03
Oil capacity (without filter): 2.9 L 2020 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R (ZX1002E) Owner's Manual (Kawasaki Owners Center / KTIVS e-book, US, item 99803-0048) (p. Engine Oil section, p. 137) 2026-11-03
Oil type: API SG, SH, SJ, SL or SM with JASO MA, MA1 or MA2 2020 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R (ZX1002E) Owner's Manual (Kawasaki Owners Center / KTIVS e-book, US, item 99803-0048) (p. Specifications, p. 27) 2026-11-03
Oil viscosity: SAE 10W-40 2020 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R (ZX1002E) Owner's Manual (Kawasaki Owners Center / KTIVS e-book, US, item 99803-0048) (p. Specifications, p. 27; Engine Oil section, p. 135) 2026-11-03
Coolant capacity: 2.6 L 2020 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R (ZX1002E) Owner's Manual (Kawasaki Owners Center / KTIVS e-book, US, item 99803-0048) (p. Specifications, p. 27) 2026-11-03
Brake fluid type (DOT): DOT 4 2020 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R (ZX1002E) Owner's Manual (Kawasaki Owners Center / KTIVS e-book, US, item 99803-0048) (p. Specifications, p. 29) 2026-11-03
Fuel capacity: 17 L 2020 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R (ZX1002E) Owner's Manual (Kawasaki Owners Center / KTIVS e-book, US, item 99803-0048) (p. Specifications, p. 29) 2026-11-03
Engine oil & filter: first 1,000 km (600 mi), then every 12,000 km (7,600 mi) or 1 year 2020 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R (ZX1002E) Owner's Manual (Kawasaki Owners Center / KTIVS e-book, US, item 99803-0048) (p. Periodic Maintenance Chart, pp. 128-133) 2026-11-03
Brake fluid change: every 2 years 2020 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R (ZX1002E) Owner's Manual (Kawasaki Owners Center / KTIVS e-book, US, item 99803-0048) (p. Periodic Maintenance Chart) 2026-11-03
Oil drain plug: 29 Nu00b7m 2020 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R (ZX1002E) Owner's Manual (Kawasaki Owners Center / KTIVS e-book, US, item 99803-0048) (p. Engine Oil section, p. 135) 2026-11-03
Rear axle nut: 130 Nu00b7m 2020 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R (ZX1002E) Owner's Manual (Kawasaki Owners Center / KTIVS e-book, US, item 99803-0048) (p. Wheel section, p. 155) 2026-11-03
Battery: 12V 8.6Ah (10HR) 2020 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R (ZX1002E) Owner's Manual (Kawasaki Owners Center / KTIVS e-book, US, item 99803-0048) (p. Specifications, p. 29) 2026-11-03
Headlight bulb: 12V 55W H7 x2 (high beam) / 12V 55W H7 (low beam) 2020 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R (ZX1002E) Owner's Manual (Kawasaki Owners Center / KTIVS e-book, US, item 99803-0048) (p. Specifications, p. 29) 2026-11-03
Spark plug: NGK SILMAR9B9 2020 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R (ZX1002E) Owner's Manual (Kawasaki Owners Center / KTIVS e-book, US, item 99803-0048) (p. Specifications, p. 27) 2026-11-03
Spark plug gap: 0.8-0.9 mm 2020 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R (ZX1002E) Owner's Manual (Kawasaki Owners Center / KTIVS e-book, US, item 99803-0048) (p. Specifications, p. 27) 2026-11-03
Front tire size: 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) 2020 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R (ZX1002E) Owner's Manual (Kawasaki Owners Center / KTIVS e-book, US, item 99803-0048) (p. Specifications, p. 28) 2026-11-03
Rear tire size: 190/55ZR17M/C (73W) 2020 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R (ZX1002E) Owner's Manual (Kawasaki Owners Center / KTIVS e-book, US, item 99803-0048) (p. Specifications, p. 28) 2026-11-03
Front tire pressure (solo): 36 psi 2020 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R (ZX1002E) Owner's Manual (Kawasaki Owners Center / KTIVS e-book, US, item 99803-0048) (p. Tires section, p. 172) 2026-11-03
Rear tire pressure (solo): 42 psi 2020 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R (ZX1002E) Owner's Manual (Kawasaki Owners Center / KTIVS e-book, US, item 99803-0048) (p. Tires section, p. 172) 2026-11-03
Chain Slack: 25-35 mm 2020 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R (ZX1002E) Owner's Manual (Kawasaki Owners Center / KTIVS e-book, US, item 99803-0048) (p. Drive Chain section, p. 153) 2026-11-03
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