Bike comparison

Yamaha FZ-S vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R

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

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Yamaha FZ-SEarlier version in photo

Yamaha FZ-S

Not sold new in Pakistan

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

Yamaha FZ-S12.4 PS
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R203 PS

Torque

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

Power to weight

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

Engine size

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

Top speed

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

Weight

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

Seat height

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

Ground clearance

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

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha FZ-SKawasaki Ninja ZX-10R
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandYamaha · JapanKawasaki · Japan
Type of bikeStreetSports
Fuel average~45 km/l—
Petrol tank13 L17 L
On a full tank~585 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size149 cc998 cc
Cylinders14
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)
Power12.4 PS @ 7,250 rpm203 PS @ 13,200 rpm
Torque13.3 Nm @ 5,500 rpm114.9 Nm @ 11,400 rpm
Power to weight91 PS / tonne981 PS / tonne
Top speed115 km/h299 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight136 kg (with fluids)207 kg (with fluids)
Seat height790 mm835 mm
Ground clearance165 mm135 mm
Wheelbase1,330 mm1,450 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 282 / Disc 220Brembo M50 330 ×2 / Disc 220
ABSFront wheelBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)100/80-17 / 140/60-17120/70-17 / 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.

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Questions people ask

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

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

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

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.

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

Buy Yamaha FZ-S 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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