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Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R vs Yamaha YZF-R1

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 YZF-R1Earlier version in photo

Yamaha YZF-R1

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 998 cc
  • 200 PS
  • 201 kg

Crossplane crankshaft from Yamaha MotoGP bikes

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R4
  2. Yamaha YZF-R12
  • Most powerKawasaki Ninja ZX-10R203 PS
  • Most pulling powerKawasaki Ninja ZX-10R114.9 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Yamaha YZF-R1995 PS/t
  • LightestYamaha YZF-R1201 kg
  • Lowest seatKawasaki Ninja ZX-10R835 mm
  • Most ground clearanceKawasaki Ninja ZX-10R135 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 YZF-R1200 PS

Torque

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R114.9 Nm
Yamaha YZF-R1113.3 Nm

Power to weight

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R981 PS/t
Yamaha YZF-R1995 PS/t

Engine size

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R998 cc
Yamaha YZF-R1998 cc

Top speed

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R299 km/h
Yamaha YZF-R1299 km/h

Weight

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R207 kg
Yamaha YZF-R1201 kg

Seat height

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R835 mm
Yamaha YZF-R1855 mm

Ground clearance

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R135 mm
Yamaha YZF-R1130 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKawasaki Ninja ZX-10RYamaha YZF-R1
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandKawasaki · JapanYamaha · Japan
Type of bikeSportsSports
Petrol tank17 L17 L
Engine and performance
Engine size998 cc998 cc
Cylinders44
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power203 PS @ 13,200 rpm200 PS @ 13,500 rpm
Torque114.9 Nm @ 11,400 rpm113.3 Nm @ 11,500 rpm
Power to weight981 PS / tonne995 PS / tonne
Top speed299 km/h299 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight207 kg (with fluids)201 kg (with fluids)
Seat height835 mm855 mm
Ground clearance135 mm130 mm
Wheelbase1,450 mm1,405 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Brembo M50 330 ×2 / Disc 220Disc 320 ×2 / Disc 220
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 190/55-17120/70-17 / 190/55-17

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 Yamaha YZF-R1?

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R makes 203 PS @ 13,200 rpm; Yamaha YZF-R1 makes 200 PS @ 13,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R or Yamaha YZF-R1?

Yamaha YZF-R1 weighs about 201 kg and Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R about 207 kg, so Yamaha YZF-R1 is easier to push and park.

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R or Yamaha YZF-R1: which should I buy?

Buy Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Yamaha YZF-R1 if quickest (power to weight), lightest 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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