T he fresh new face of Kawasaki ’ s ZX-10 models has been revealed , and the sixtime World Superbike King has come out swinging . Set to be offered in two forms , the standard ZX-10R and the ZX-10RR , which will be limited to 500 bikes worldwide . The 2021 ZX-10 brings in a host of real-world changes for the coming model year . Most obvious is , of course , the new aerodynamic update which sees integrated winglets and the new front cowl that seems to have taken inspiration from Kawasaki ’ s manic H2 . As you ’ d expect from Kawasaki , the aero changes aren ’ t just for looks ( can we agree it looks aggressive like a superbike should ?) but also offers significantly improved drag resistance ( down approximately 7 %), a roughly 17 % increase in downforce thanks to the aerodynamically sculpted front cowl with its integrated winglets . The windscreen has also been revised , with the angle of attack now steeper while the screen itself is 40mm taller than that of the 2019 model . Behind the screen is a new 4.3-inch all-digital TFT colour instrumentation that gives the cockpit a high-tech , high-grade appearance . The new meter also offers built-in Bluetooth connectivity to allow riders to connect to Kawasaki ’ s proprietary app Rideology which offers extra functionality . Much like we saw when Yamaha gave its YZF-R1 a MotoGP inspired new look , Kawasaki has given the ZX-10R recessed LED headlights on either side of the ram air intake . They look good , but according to Kawasaki part of its design was to give the rider the image of piloting a pure race machine due to the lights not being visible from the cockpit in any way . Behind the shiny new bodywork , Kawasaki has subtly massaged the chassis and engine package to new levels . Finger-follower valve actuation and other features based on feedback from Kawasaki ’ s WSB factory team contribute to a peak power