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2026 Kawasaki ZX-10R to Hit the Track at Assen — Larger Wing Boosts Downforce by 25%

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2026 Kawasaki ZX-10R to Hit the Track at Assen — Larger Wing Boosts Downforce by 25% — PHOTO — MOTOR.NL / © Motor.nl↗ View original

Dutch specialist media has previewed a track test of the 2026 Kawasaki ZX-10R, with an editor set to ride the machine at the TT Circuit Assen on July 13. According to manufacturer materials, the bike aims to balance strong power output, refined electronics, and well-honed aerodynamics. The redesigned bodywork, featuring enlarged winglets, is said to generate up to roughly a quarter (25%) more downforce.

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Sergio Higuchi

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55 / Racing · MotoGP

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Sergio HiguchiRacing · MotoGP Commentary

Running a liter-class supersport at Assen alone gets my blood pumping. If a wing adds downforce, the stability from corner entry to exit changes completely. Even with a claimed 25% increase, what matters in the end is whether the rider can fully trust that contact feel. Only when catalog aero translates into real-world lap times is it the genuine article. I'm waiting to see what Monday's real riding shows.