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Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R vs Yamaha YB125Z-DX

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 YB125Z-DX

Yamaha YB125Z-DX

Rs 454,000

last price, no longer made here

  • 124 cc
  • 10.8 PS
  • ~45 km/l

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R2
  2. Yamaha YB125Z-DX2
  • Most powerKawasaki Ninja ZX-10R203 PS
  • Most pulling powerKawasaki Ninja ZX-10R114.9 Nm
  • Lowest seatYamaha YB125Z-DX770 mm
  • Most ground clearanceYamaha YB125Z-DX150 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 YB125Z-DX10.8 PS

Torque

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R114.9 Nm
Yamaha YB125Z-DX10.4 Nm

Engine size

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R998 cc
Yamaha YB125Z-DX124 cc

Seat height

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R835 mm
Yamaha YB125Z-DX770 mm

Ground clearance

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R135 mm
Yamaha YB125Z-DX150 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKawasaki Ninja ZX-10RYamaha YB125Z-DX
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 454,000
BrandKawasaki · JapanYamaha · Japan
Type of bikeSportsEveryday
Fuel average—~45 km/l
Petrol tank17 L13 L
On a full tank—~585 km
Engine and performance
Engine size998 cc124 cc
Cylinders41
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Air
Power203 PS @ 13,200 rpm10.8 PS @ 7,500 rpm
Torque114.9 Nm @ 11,400 rpm10.4 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Power to weight981 PS / tonne—
Top speed299 km/h—
Fuel systemFuel injectionCarburettor
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf and kick
Size and weight
Weight207 kg (with fluids)—
Seat height835 mm770 mm
Ground clearance135 mm150 mm
Wheelbase1,450 mm1,285 mm
Length × width × height—1,980 × 735 × 1,045 mm
Colours—Black, Bluish grey, Red
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Brembo M50 330 ×2 / Disc 220—
ABSBoth wheels, works in corners—
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 190/55-172.75-18 / 3.00-18

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 YB125Z-DX—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R or Yamaha YB125Z-DX?

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R makes 203 PS @ 13,200 rpm; Yamaha YB125Z-DX makes 10.8 PS @ 7,500 rpm.

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R or Yamaha YB125Z-DX: which should I buy?

Buy Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Yamaha YB125Z-DX 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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