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Triumph Speed 400 vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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Triumph Speed 400

Triumph Speed 400

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 398 cc
  • 40 PS
  • ~30 km/l
  • 170 kg
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

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R4
  2. Triumph Speed 4003
  • Most powerKawasaki Ninja ZX-10R203 PS
  • Most pulling powerKawasaki Ninja ZX-10R114.9 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R981 PS/t
  • LightestTriumph Speed 400170 kg
  • Highest top speedKawasaki Ninja ZX-10R299 km/h
  • Lowest seatTriumph Speed 400790 mm
  • Most ground clearanceTriumph Speed 400158 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Power

Triumph Speed 40040 PS
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R203 PS

Torque

Triumph Speed 40037.5 Nm
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R114.9 Nm

Power to weight

Triumph Speed 400235 PS/t
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R981 PS/t

Engine size

Triumph Speed 400398 cc
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R998 cc

Top speed

Triumph Speed 400170 km/h
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R299 km/h

Weight

Triumph Speed 400170 kg
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R207 kg

Seat height

Triumph Speed 400790 mm
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R835 mm

Ground clearance

Triumph Speed 400158 mm
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R135 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsTriumph Speed 400Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandTriumph · United KingdomKawasaki · Japan
Type of bikeClassicSports
Fuel average~30 km/l—
Petrol tank13 L17 L
On a full tank~390 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size398 cc998 cc
Cylinders14
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power40 PS @ 8,000 rpm203 PS @ 13,200 rpm
Torque37.5 Nm @ 6,500 rpm114.9 Nm @ 11,400 rpm
Power to weight235 PS / tonne981 PS / tonne
Top speed170 km/h299 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight170 kg (with fluids)207 kg (with fluids)
Seat height790 mm835 mm
Ground clearance158 mm135 mm
Wheelbase1,377 mm1,450 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 230Brembo M50 330 ×2 / Disc 220
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-17120/70-17 / 190/55-17
Suspension (front / back)43 mm 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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Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Triumph Speed 400 or Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R?

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R makes 203 PS @ 13,200 rpm; Triumph Speed 400 makes 40 PS @ 8,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Triumph Speed 400 or Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R?

Triumph Speed 400 weighs about 170 kg and Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R about 207 kg, so Triumph Speed 400 is easier to push and park.

Triumph Speed 400 or Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R: which should I buy?

Buy Triumph Speed 400 if you care most about lightest, lowest seat. Buy Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R if most power, most pulling power 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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