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Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R vs Yamaha MT-15 V2

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 MT-15 V2Earlier version in photo

Yamaha MT-15 V2

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 155 cc
  • 18.4 PS
  • ~45 km/l
  • 141 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R4
  2. Yamaha MT-15 V23
  • 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 MT-15 V2141 kg
  • Highest top speedKawasaki Ninja ZX-10R299 km/h
  • Lowest seatYamaha MT-15 V2810 mm
  • Most ground clearanceYamaha MT-15 V2170 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 MT-15 V218.4 PS

Torque

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R114.9 Nm
Yamaha MT-15 V214.1 Nm

Power to weight

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R981 PS/t
Yamaha MT-15 V2130 PS/t

Engine size

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R998 cc
Yamaha MT-15 V2155 cc

Top speed

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R299 km/h
Yamaha MT-15 V2130 km/h

Weight

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R207 kg
Yamaha MT-15 V2141 kg

Seat height

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R835 mm
Yamaha MT-15 V2810 mm

Ground clearance

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R135 mm
Yamaha MT-15 V2170 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKawasaki Ninja ZX-10RYamaha MT-15 V2
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 L10 L
On a full tank—~450 km
Engine and performance
Engine size998 cc155 cc
Cylinders41
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power203 PS @ 13,200 rpm18.4 PS @ 10,000 rpm
Torque114.9 Nm @ 11,400 rpm14.1 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Power to weight981 PS / tonne130 PS / tonne
Top speed299 km/h130 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight207 kg (with fluids)141 kg (with fluids)
Seat height835 mm810 mm
Ground clearance135 mm170 mm
Wheelbase1,450 mm1,335 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Brembo M50 330 ×2 / Disc 220Disc 282 / Disc 220
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 190/55-17100/80-17 / 140/70-17
Suspension (front / back)—Upside-down fork / Monoshock

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 MT-15 V2—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R or Yamaha MT-15 V2?

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R makes 203 PS @ 13,200 rpm; Yamaha MT-15 V2 makes 18.4 PS @ 10,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R or Yamaha MT-15 V2?

Yamaha MT-15 V2 weighs about 141 kg and Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R about 207 kg, so Yamaha MT-15 V2 is easier to push and park.

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R or Yamaha MT-15 V2: which should I buy?

Buy Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Yamaha MT-15 V2 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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