SBK, Kawasaki strikes: possible new homologation and more engine revs for 2023

SBK, Kawasaki strikes: possible new homologation and more engine revs for 2023

With its variable geometry intake, the Akashi manufacturer may obtain the homologation it missed out on in 2021

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16.02.2023 ( Aggiornata il 16.02.2023 14:29 )

Just a few days before the final pre-season test and – particularly – the first round of the new season, something is moving, and it has to do with both the technical regulation and the Kawasaki camp. While the Akashi manufacturer presented its 2023 ZX-10R and RR towards the end of last year, it now announces an interesting update for the latter model – or rather the version designed for the track – that may well change things for Kawasaki in SBK.

We’re talking about the VAI (Variable Air Intake System), which regulates the position of the intake funnels. Based on the action of a system controlled by actuators – connected to the control unit – the funnels are raised and lowered at set speeds. At a higher rpm level, the intake funnels are raised, and intake air is bypassed from the system while, when in their lowest positions, low- and-mid range performance is improved.

New homologation (?)


A solution that may allow Kawasaki to obtain new homologation in SBK, contrary to what happened in 2021. A new homologation that, among other things, could restore that 500 rpm that the FIM decided to cut from the bikes of Rea, Lowes and the rest of the green fleet two years ago.

We remind you that the ZX-10RR can currently push to 14,600 rpm, contrary to the 16,100 of the V4R, the 14,500 of the new BMW M1000RR, the 14,950 of the R1 and the 15,600 of the CBR1000RR-R. This new homologation could therefore represent a small but important step forward for KRT and company.

Kawasaki had until two weeks before the first round to present its request for new homologation, after which they will have to wait for a response from the FIM, to understand whether this regulatory change can be introduced already in 2023, or not until 2024.

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