Yamaha R1 2005 vs. Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2009

Yamaha R1 2005

Yamaha R1 2005

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2009

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2009

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Overview - Yamaha R1 2005 vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2009

Yamaha R1 2005

Yamaha R1 2005

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2009

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2009

Technical Specifications Yamaha R1 2005 compared to Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2009

Yamaha R1 2005
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
Engine powerEngine power172 HPEngine power188 HP
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement998 ccmDisplacement998 ccm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,395 mmWheelbase1,415 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height835 mmSeat Height830 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity18 lFuel Tank Capacity17 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha R1 2005

Yamaha R1 2005

The new R1 is a motorbike full of high-tech and innovation. The performance offered on the race track is impressive. Because the technical gadgets translate into riding fun and lap times. Nevertheless, the bike demands an active rider to avoid becoming exhausting.

No-worry riveting

strong braking system

powerful engine

traction miracle

anti-hopping clutch

steering damper

precise.

Very sub-optimal seating position - uncomfortable posture

strong body effort required during turns

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2009

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.

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

Price Yamaha R1

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Price Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R

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