Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2009 vs. Yamaha R1 2009

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2009

Yamaha R1 2009

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2009 compared to Yamaha R1 2009

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2009

Yamaha R1 2009

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2009

Yamaha R1 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	76 mm	Bore	78 mm
Stroke	Stroke	55 mm	Stroke	52.2 mm
Engine power	Engine power	188 HP	Engine power	182 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	12,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	12,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	113 Nm	Torque	115.5 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	115 rpm	Rpm at Torque	10,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.9	Compression Ratio	12.7
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
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	998 ccm	Displacement	998 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube	Frame type	Deltabox

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Width	Width	710 mm	Width	715 mm
Height	Height	1,135 mm	Height	1,130 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,415 mm	Wheelbase	1,415 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	830 mm	Seat Height	835 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	18 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2009

Ninja fans have no choice but to buy the new 10. It is lighter, stronger, easier to handle and yet easier to ride than any other ZX-10R to date. Even compared to the other Japanese bikes, the Kawa presents itself as superior. Besides the European bikes, emotions, preferences for certain colours and shapes certainly come into play.

Extremely precise traction control

efficient braking system

integrated electronics

positive ABS system

high engine power.

Suboptimal transmission - tight gearshifts.

Yamaha R1 2009

Of course, the new R1 engine also passed all the tough Yamaha stress tests and comes with the same guarantees as other Yamaha motorbikes. Because until now, it was precisely the issues of durability and reliability that prevented series production of such an engine.

Sophisticated sound

good feeling for power delivery

easy handling

hydraulic spring preload

high level of workmanship.

Suboptimal seating position

somewhat difficult cornering over long distances.