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Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R vs Yamaha FZ-S

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

Yamaha FZ-SEarlier version in photo

Yamaha FZ-S

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 149 cc
  • 12.4 PS
  • ~45 km/l
  • 136 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R4
  2. Yamaha FZ-S3
  • Most powerKawasaki Ninja ZX-10R203 PS
  • Most pulling powerKawasaki Ninja ZX-10R114.9 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R981 PS/t
  • LightestYamaha FZ-S136 kg
  • Highest top speedKawasaki Ninja ZX-10R299 km/h
  • Lowest seatYamaha FZ-S790 mm
  • Most ground clearanceYamaha FZ-S165 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
Yamaha FZ-S12.4 PS

Torque

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R114.9 Nm
Yamaha FZ-S13.3 Nm

Power to weight

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R981 PS/t
Yamaha FZ-S91 PS/t

Engine size

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R998 cc
Yamaha FZ-S149 cc

Top speed

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R299 km/h
Yamaha FZ-S115 km/h

Weight

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R207 kg
Yamaha FZ-S136 kg

Seat height

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R835 mm
Yamaha FZ-S790 mm

Ground clearance

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R135 mm
Yamaha FZ-S165 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKawasaki Ninja ZX-10RYamaha FZ-S
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandKawasaki · JapanYamaha · Japan
Type of bikeSportsStreet
Fuel average—~45 km/l
Petrol tank17 L13 L
On a full tank—~585 km
Engine and performance
Engine size998 cc149 cc
Cylinders41
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Air
Power203 PS @ 13,200 rpm12.4 PS @ 7,250 rpm
Torque114.9 Nm @ 11,400 rpm13.3 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Power to weight981 PS / tonne91 PS / tonne
Top speed299 km/h115 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight207 kg (with fluids)136 kg (with fluids)
Seat height835 mm790 mm
Ground clearance135 mm165 mm
Wheelbase1,450 mm1,330 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Brembo M50 330 ×2 / Disc 220Disc 282 / Disc 220
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersFront wheel
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 190/55-17100/80-17 / 140/60-17

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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  • Yamaha FZ-S—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R or Yamaha FZ-S?

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R makes 203 PS @ 13,200 rpm; Yamaha FZ-S makes 12.4 PS @ 7,250 rpm.

Which is lighter, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R or Yamaha FZ-S?

Yamaha FZ-S weighs about 136 kg and Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R about 207 kg, so Yamaha FZ-S is easier to push and park.

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R or Yamaha FZ-S: which should I buy?

Buy Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Yamaha FZ-S 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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