Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2012 vs. Yamaha R1 2021

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2012

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2012

Yamaha R1 2021

Yamaha R1 2021

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Overview - Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2012 vs Yamaha R1 2021

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2012

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2012

Yamaha R1 2021

Yamaha R1 2021

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2012 compared to Yamaha R1 2021

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2012
Yamaha R1 2021

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore76 mmBore79 mm
StrokeStroke55 mmStroke50.9 mm
Engine powerEngine power200.1 HPEngine power200 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power13,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power13,500 rpm
TorqueTorque114.3 NmTorque112.4 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque11,500 rpmRpm at Torque11,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio13 Compression Ratio13
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement998 ccmDisplacement998 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameAluminium

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width190 mmRear tyre width190 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,075 mmLength2,055 mm
WidthWidth715 mmWidth690 mm
HeightHeight1,115 mmHeight1,150 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,115 mmWheelbase1,405 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height813 mmSeat Height855 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity17 lFuel Tank Capacity17 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2012

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2012

With probably no other motorbike would the test riders have wished to be able to reach into the tuning box at least a little. Because the Ninja ZX-10R is a motorbike that offers an excellent basis for the race track. Unlike the other three Japanese bikes, it is radical, offers competitive top performance compared to BMW and Ducati.

Engine offers powerful peak power

offers ABS and traction point together.

Handling somewhat suboptimal for faster routes

braking performance diminishes over time.

Yamaha R1 2021

Yamaha R1 2021

The Yamaha YZF-R1 is mature and makes countless racetrack pilots happy. The engine shines with lightness and agility, the seating position surprises positively and the handling is radical but still "suitable for the masses". The machine immediately stands out visually and also because of the heart-warming sound. Especially on the country road, the bike scores with its well-known strengths: great engine, great electronics, great package! A real pleasure to ride!

powerful engine

clean response

great but not intrusive sound

stable chassis

high-quality electronics

wonderfully noble overall impression

Brake not 100 per cent satisfactory on the race track

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R vs Yamaha R1

Price Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R

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