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Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R vs Kawasaki Z900

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 998 cc
  • 203 PS
  • 207 kg

213 PS with ram air; Kawasaki World Superbike base bike

Kawasaki Z900Earlier version in photo

Kawasaki Z900

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 948 cc
  • 125 PS
  • 213 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R5
  2. Kawasaki Z9002
  • Most powerKawasaki Ninja ZX-10R203 PS
  • Most pulling powerKawasaki Ninja ZX-10R114.9 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R981 PS/t
  • LightestKawasaki Ninja ZX-10R207 kg
  • Highest top speedKawasaki Ninja ZX-10R299 km/h
  • Lowest seatKawasaki Z900830 mm
  • Most ground clearanceKawasaki Z900140 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Power

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R203 PS
Kawasaki Z900125 PS

Torque

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R114.9 Nm
Kawasaki Z90098.6 Nm

Power to weight

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R981 PS/t
Kawasaki Z900587 PS/t

Engine size

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R998 cc
Kawasaki Z900948 cc

Top speed

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R299 km/h
Kawasaki Z900240 km/h

Weight

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R207 kg
Kawasaki Z900213 kg

Seat height

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R835 mm
Kawasaki Z900830 mm

Ground clearance

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R135 mm
Kawasaki Z900140 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKawasaki Ninja ZX-10RKawasaki Z900
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandKawasaki · JapanKawasaki · Japan
Type of bikeSportsStreet
Petrol tank17 L17 L
Engine and performance
Engine size998 cc948 cc
Cylinders44
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power203 PS @ 13,200 rpm125 PS @ 9,500 rpm
Torque114.9 Nm @ 11,400 rpm98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm
Power to weight981 PS / tonne587 PS / tonne
Top speed299 km/h240 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight207 kg (with fluids)213 kg (with fluids)
Seat height835 mm830 mm
Ground clearance135 mm140 mm
Wheelbase1,450 mm1,450 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Brembo M50 330 ×2 / Disc 220Disc 300 ×2 / Disc 250
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 190/55-17120/70-17 / 180/55-17

Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R or Kawasaki Z900?

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R makes 203 PS @ 13,200 rpm; Kawasaki Z900 makes 125 PS @ 9,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R or Kawasaki Z900?

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R weighs about 207 kg and Kawasaki Z900 about 213 kg, so Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R is easier to push and park.

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R or Kawasaki Z900: which should I buy?

Buy Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Kawasaki Z900 if lowest seat, most ground clearance matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.

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Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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