Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2012 vs. Ducati Panigale V4 R 2021

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2012

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2012

Ducati Panigale V4 R 2021

Ducati Panigale V4 R 2021

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Overview - Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2012 vs Ducati Panigale V4 R 2021

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2012

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2012

Ducati Panigale V4 R 2021

Ducati Panigale V4 R 2021

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2012 compared to Ducati Panigale V4 R 2021

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2012
Ducati Panigale V4 R 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeV
BoreBore76 mmBore81 mm
StrokeStroke55 mmStroke48.4 mm
Engine powerEngine power200.1 HPEngine power221 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power13,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power15,250 rpm
TorqueTorque114.3 NmTorque112 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque11,500 rpmRpm at Torque11,550 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio13 Compression Ratio14
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
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
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameAluminium

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountSemi-SchwimmsattelShock mountSemi-Schwimmsattel
TechnologyTechnologyradial, PetalTechnologyradial, Monoblock

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

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 width200 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,115 mmWheelbase1,469 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height813 mmSeat Height830 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity17 lFuel Tank Capacity16 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.

Ducati Panigale V4 R 2021

Ducati Panigale V4 R 2021

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R vs Ducati Panigale V4 R

Price Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R

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