Few words can describe the magnitude of Isao Yoshioka’s first generation 2004 ZX-10R: It’s ferocious from all angles. But to truly understand the depth of Isao’s affinity for Team Green, one must trace his roots back to the early Kawi turbos of the ’70s and ’80s—the bikes that inspired him to build a modern-day variant.
“The factory Kawasaki turbos were amazing and so far ahead of their time, I wanted to build something today that was just as ahead of its time,” Isao said.
But Isao is also a tried and true drag racer and although there are only a handful of tracks in Japan, he relished the straight-line speed and decided to build himself a street-going dragbike.
“I’m different from almost everyone here (Japan) because I like drag racing instead of road racing, but it’s nice to be different,” Isao said.
Inside the motor a balanced and blueprinted crank supports Carillo I-beam rods and MTC 10:1 low-compression pistons that are sandwiched by a stock head. A Turbonetics T3 snail, normally at home on import cars, breaths life into the built motor while a host of SARD components like 550cc injectors, fuel pump, fuel pressure regulator and gauges help harness the incoming air. An HKS boost controller lets Isao wick up the power whenever he’s itching for boost and in kill-mode it’s good for a claimed 285 hp @ 10,300 rpm on 16 psi.
A custom six-over stretched swingarm with a built-in oil catch can did wonders in keeping the front wheel planted. “We made the swingarm ourselves and it took five tries to get it right, especially the internal catch can,” Isao said.
A Shinko Hook-Up drag tire on a Marchesini rear wheel also helps turn boost into forward motion. Speaking of wheels, up front an aluminum Dymag unit holds a braking perimeter rotor that’s pinched by a BR Systems 4-pot front caliper—the combo is truly one-of-a kind and offers more than enough bite to offset the boost.
Other noteworthy details include the green chrome plated paint, the custom exhaust fabricated from raw titanium and a host of other go-fast goods.
2004 Kawasaki ZX-10R
Front End: Braking perimeter rotor, BR Systems caliper, Dymag aluminum wheel, custom master cylinder, Hel Performance stainless steel brake line, Bridgestone tire
Rear End: Custom six-overstack swingarm with internal oil catch can, Marchesini wheel, Regina chain, Shinko Hook-Up tire, Öhlins shock
Motor: MTC 10:1 low-compression pistons, Carillo I-beam rods, balanced and blueprinted bottom-end, Muzzy lock-up clutch and exhaust manifold, custom turbo kit with Turbonetics T3 turbo, HKS EVC boost controller, custom piping/intake manifold and SARD wastegate, 550cc injectors, fuel pump, fuel and pressure regulator, custom titanium exhaust, Trust air filter, secondary throttle blade delete, MPS quickshifter
Accessories: SARD boost gauge, Defi fuel-pressure gauge
Owner/Builder: Isao Yoshioka, President of Blaze Bikes Club
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2004 Kawasaki ZX-10R & 2007 Honda CBR1000RR | Twin Turbos | Super Streetbike
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“The factory Kawasaki turbos were amazing and so far ahead of their time, I wanted to build something today that was just as ahead of its time,” Isao said.
But Isao is also a tried and true drag racer and although there are only a handful of tracks in Japan, he relished the straight-line speed and decided to build himself a street-going dragbike.
“I’m different from almost everyone here (Japan) because I like drag racing instead of road racing, but it’s nice to be different,” Isao said.
Inside the motor a balanced and blueprinted crank supports Carillo I-beam rods and MTC 10:1 low-compression pistons that are sandwiched by a stock head. A Turbonetics T3 snail, normally at home on import cars, breaths life into the built motor while a host of SARD components like 550cc injectors, fuel pump, fuel pressure regulator and gauges help harness the incoming air. An HKS boost controller lets Isao wick up the power whenever he’s itching for boost and in kill-mode it’s good for a claimed 285 hp @ 10,300 rpm on 16 psi.
A custom six-over stretched swingarm with a built-in oil catch can did wonders in keeping the front wheel planted. “We made the swingarm ourselves and it took five tries to get it right, especially the internal catch can,” Isao said.
A Shinko Hook-Up drag tire on a Marchesini rear wheel also helps turn boost into forward motion. Speaking of wheels, up front an aluminum Dymag unit holds a braking perimeter rotor that’s pinched by a BR Systems 4-pot front caliper—the combo is truly one-of-a kind and offers more than enough bite to offset the boost.
Other noteworthy details include the green chrome plated paint, the custom exhaust fabricated from raw titanium and a host of other go-fast goods.
2004 Kawasaki ZX-10R
Front End: Braking perimeter rotor, BR Systems caliper, Dymag aluminum wheel, custom master cylinder, Hel Performance stainless steel brake line, Bridgestone tire
Rear End: Custom six-overstack swingarm with internal oil catch can, Marchesini wheel, Regina chain, Shinko Hook-Up tire, Öhlins shock
Motor: MTC 10:1 low-compression pistons, Carillo I-beam rods, balanced and blueprinted bottom-end, Muzzy lock-up clutch and exhaust manifold, custom turbo kit with Turbonetics T3 turbo, HKS EVC boost controller, custom piping/intake manifold and SARD wastegate, 550cc injectors, fuel pump, fuel and pressure regulator, custom titanium exhaust, Trust air filter, secondary throttle blade delete, MPS quickshifter
Accessories: SARD boost gauge, Defi fuel-pressure gauge
Owner/Builder: Isao Yoshioka, President of Blaze Bikes Club
From:
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2004 Kawasaki ZX-10R & 2007 Honda CBR1000RR | Twin Turbos | Super Streetbike
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