Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2006 vs. Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2006

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2006

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

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Technical Specifications Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2006 compared to Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2006
Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Engine and Drive Train

Engine powerEngine power175 HPEngine power138 HP
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement998 ccmDisplacement1,043 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,390 mmWheelbase1,440 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height825 mmSeat Height815 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity17 lFuel Tank Capacity15 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2006

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2006

Leading in engine power and a quantum leap in driveability compared to the previous model make it a real contender for victory.

Great gearbox

strong engine

overwhelming power

chassis

Öhnling's steering damper

handling

anti-hopping clutch

good workmanship.

Small pilots sit a little too low -> difficulty keeping the weight over the tank when accelerating

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

All in all, the new Z1000 is a successful further development of its predecessor. The lack of traction control is more of a marketing problem than a problem for end customers.

Powerful engine

rich sound

unique design

No traction control

nervous chassis

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R vs Kawasaki Z1000

Price Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R

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Price Kawasaki Z1000

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