Sport Rider Photos
The ZX-RR's unorthodox rear shock setup positions the unit upside-down, which is why the shock reservoir that usually protrudes from this area isn't visible. Although this helps keep the bulk nearer the bike's center of mass, Kawasaki MotoGP race director Ichiro Yoda admits it was done mostly for ease of spring and linkage changes-the shock can simply be dropped down instead of having to be maneuvered out from between the swingarm and tailsection.
Kawasaki ZX-RR 800 - Less Mean Greenie