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Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R vs Suzuki V-Strom 800DE

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

Suzuki V-Strom 800DESimilar version in photo

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 776 cc
  • 84.3 PS
  • 230 kg

Photo shows the road-going V-Strom 800 SE

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R6
  2. Suzuki V-Strom 800DE1
  • 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 Ninja ZX-10R835 mm
  • Most ground clearanceSuzuki V-Strom 800DE220 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
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE84.3 PS

Torque

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R114.9 Nm
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE78 Nm

Power to weight

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R981 PS/t
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE367 PS/t

Engine size

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R998 cc
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE776 cc

Top speed

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R299 km/h
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE200 km/h

Weight

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R207 kg
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE230 kg

Seat height

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R835 mm
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE855 mm

Ground clearance

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R135 mm
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE220 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKawasaki Ninja ZX-10RSuzuki V-Strom 800DE
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandKawasaki · JapanSuzuki · Japan
Type of bikeSportsAdventure
Petrol tank17 L20 L
Engine and performance
Engine size998 cc776 cc
Cylinders42
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power203 PS @ 13,200 rpm84.3 PS @ 8,500 rpm
Torque114.9 Nm @ 11,400 rpm78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm
Power to weight981 PS / tonne367 PS / tonne
Top speed299 km/h200 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight207 kg (with fluids)230 kg (with fluids)
Seat height835 mm855 mm
Ground clearance135 mm220 mm
Wheelbase1,450 mm1,570 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Brembo M50 330 ×2 / Disc 220Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 260
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 190/55-1790/90-21 / 150/70-17

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 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE?

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R makes 203 PS @ 13,200 rpm; Suzuki V-Strom 800DE makes 84.3 PS @ 8,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R or Suzuki V-Strom 800DE?

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R weighs about 207 kg and Suzuki V-Strom 800DE about 230 kg, so Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R is easier to push and park.

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R or Suzuki V-Strom 800DE: which should I buy?

Buy Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Suzuki V-Strom 800DE if 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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