Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade 2021 vs. Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2016

Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade 2021

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2016

Overview - Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade 2021 vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2016

Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade 2021

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2016

Technical Specifications Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade 2021 compared to Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2016

Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade 2021

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2016

Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade 2021

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2016

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	81 mm	Bore	76 mm
Stroke	Stroke	48.5 mm	Stroke	55 mm
Engine power	Engine power	217 HP	Engine power	200.1 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	14,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	13,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	113 Nm	Torque	114.3 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	12,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	11,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	13	Compression Ratio	13
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	Digital, Transistor	Ignition	Digital
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	999.89 ccm	Displacement	998 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound
Material	Material	Aluminium	Material	Aluminium

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Aluminium

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial, Monoblock	Technology	radial, Petal

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Single piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	200 mm	Rear tyre width	190 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,100 mm	Length	2,075 mm
Width	Width	745 mm	Width	715 mm
Height	Height	1,140 mm	Height	1,115 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,455 mm	Wheelbase	1,415 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	830 mm	Seat Height	813 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	16.1 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade 2021

For the fact that Honda has actually only announced an update, hardly a stone has been left unturned on the new Fire Blade. Some of the new features are of course due to the new EURO standard, but many of them are really aimed at improving drivability. I am very pleased that, especially in times like these, when more and more manufacturers are withdrawing from the high-performance and expensive superbike segment, Honda is once again devoting its full development power to improving what is already good and thus demonstrating what is technically feasible. Because even if these bikes are no longer affordable for many of us, they still demonstrate the know-how or the technical possibilities. And over time, these will also find their way into the 0-8-15 bikes from which the majority of motorcyclists will then also benefit.

Improved seating position

Rideability very good

Powerful engine

Throttle split gives the rider a lot of confidence

Chassis also suitable for the racetrack in automatic mode

Price

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2016

The ZX-10R Ninja has a certain majesty, at the first rollout it seems very stable, you have to force it into the radius a little. After a few laps, however, this effect is transformed into an incredible precision that allows a pinpoint line. The engine has now really become noticeably stronger and makes the Kawa an enormously good overall package that can please not only die-hard Kawasaki fans. The traction control on the Kawa is particularly positive and regulates very sensitively. You can even adjust the engine brake - so it certainly doesn't lack for electronic features. The ZX-10R is the only superbike that is already Euro4-compliant in 2016!

great chassis geometry

high-quality chassis components

very good brakes

lots of electronics on board

Cockpit not quite optimal readable