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Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R vs KTM RC 390

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

KTM RC 390

KTM RC 3902014–2021

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 373 cc
  • 44 PS
  • ~28 km/l
  • 147 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R4
  2. KTM RC 3903
  • Most powerKawasaki Ninja ZX-10R203 PS
  • Most pulling powerKawasaki Ninja ZX-10R114.9 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R981 PS/t
  • LightestKTM RC 390147 kg
  • Highest top speedKawasaki Ninja ZX-10R299 km/h
  • Lowest seatKTM RC 390820 mm
  • Most ground clearanceKTM RC 390178 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
KTM RC 39044 PS

Torque

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R114.9 Nm
KTM RC 39035 Nm

Power to weight

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R981 PS/t
KTM RC 390299 PS/t

Engine size

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R998 cc
KTM RC 390373 cc

Top speed

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R299 km/h
KTM RC 390170 km/h

Weight

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R207 kg
KTM RC 390147 kg

Seat height

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R835 mm
KTM RC 390820 mm

Ground clearance

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R135 mm
KTM RC 390178 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKawasaki Ninja ZX-10RKTM RC 390
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandKawasaki · JapanKTM · Austria
Type of bikeSportsSports
Fuel average—~28 km/l
Petrol tank17 L9.5 L
On a full tank—~266 km
Engine and performance
Engine size998 cc373 cc
Cylinders41
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power203 PS @ 13,200 rpm44 PS @ 9,500 rpm
Torque114.9 Nm @ 11,400 rpm35 Nm @ 7,250 rpm
Power to weight981 PS / tonne299 PS / tonne
Top speed299 km/h170 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight207 kg (with fluids)147 kg (dry)
Seat height835 mm820 mm
Ground clearance135 mm178 mm
Wheelbase1,450 mm1,340 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Brembo M50 330 ×2 / Disc 220Disc 300 / Disc 230
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 190/55-17110/70-17 / 150/60-17

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.

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  • KTM RC 390—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R or KTM RC 390?

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R makes 203 PS @ 13,200 rpm; KTM RC 390 makes 44 PS @ 9,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R or KTM RC 390?

KTM RC 390 weighs about 147 kg and Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R about 207 kg, so KTM RC 390 is easier to push and park.

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R or KTM RC 390: which should I buy?

Buy Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy KTM RC 390 if lightest, lowest seat 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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