Yamaha YZF-R1 vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R (Quick Comparison): Yamaha YZF-R1 and Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R are two rivals placed with a larger-than-expected price gap by their respective brands. ZX-10R is available for INR 14.30 lakh, putting almost entire superbike market to shame with its high-performance engine and justified price. However, it was sold for INR 12.80 lakh for a limited period of time. Yamaha, on the other hand, has increased the price tag for R1 a few days back and now asks INR 20.39 lakh as the ex-showroom price tag. The price is higher than S1000RR and almost close to Ducati Panigale V4. Here is a quick comparison between YZF-R1 and Ninja ZX-10R.
Yamaha YZF-R1 vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R
Engine & Performance
YZF-R1
- Displacement: 998cc
- Max Power: 200 HP @ 13,500 rpm
- Max Torque: 112.4 NM @ 11,500 rpm
- No. of Cylinders: 4
- Gearbox: 6-Speed
- Cooling: Liquid-Cooled
- Fuel Supply: Fuel Injection
- Top Speed: 300 kph
Ninja ZX-10R
- Displacement: 998cc
- Max Power: 200 HP @ 13,000 rpm
- Max Torque: 113.5 NM @ 11,500 rpm
- No. of Cylinders: 4
- Gearbox: 6-Speed
- Cooling: Liquid-Cooled
- Fuel Supply: Fuel Injection
- Top Speed: 300 kph
Brakes & Suspension
Yamaha YZF-R1 vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R
YZF-R1
- Front Brake: Dual 320mm Discs
- Rear Brake: 220mm Single Disc
- Cornering 2-Channel ABS
- Front Suspension: Adjustable USD Telescopic Forks
- Rear Suspension: Adjustable Monoshock
Ninja ZX-10R
- Front Brake: Dual 330mm Discs
- Rear Brake: 220mm Single Disc
- 2-Channel ABS
- Front Suspension: 43mm USD Telescopic Forks
- Rear Suspension: Adjustable Monoshock
Tyres & Frame
YZF-R1
- Front Tyre: 120/70-ZR17
- Rear Tyre: 190/55-ZR17
- Frame: Diamond
Ninja ZX-10R
- Front Tyre: 120/70-ZR17
- Rear Tyre: 190/55-ZR17
- Frame: Twin Spar Cast Aluminum
Dimensions & Weight
Yamaha YZF-R1 vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R
YZF-R1
- Overall Length: 2055mm
- Overall Width: 690mm
- Overall Height: 1150mm
- Wheelbase: 1405mm
- Seat Height: 855mm
- Kerb Weight: 200 kg
- Tank Capacity: 17-litres
- Ground Clearance: 130mm
Ninja ZX-10R
- Overall Length: 2090mm
- Overall Width: 745mm
- Overall Height: 1145mm
- Wheelbase: 1440mm
- Seat Height: 835mm
- Kerb Weight: 206 kg
- Tank Capacity: 17-litres
- Ground Clearance: 145mm
Ex-Showroom Price
- New Yamaha YZF-R1: INR 20.39 lakh
- Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R: INR 14.30 lakh
