Quick Comparison: Yamaha YZF-R1 vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R

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