Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R KRT 2018 vs. Suzuki GSX-R 1000 R 2018

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R KRT 2018

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 R 2018

Overview - Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R KRT 2018 vs Suzuki GSX-R 1000 R 2018

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R KRT 2018

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 R 2018

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Technical Specifications Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R KRT 2018 compared to Suzuki GSX-R 1000 R 2018

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R KRT 2018

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 R 2018

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R KRT 2018

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 R 2018

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	76 mm	Bore	76 mm
Stroke	Stroke	55 mm	Stroke	55.1 mm
Engine power	Engine power	200.1 HP	Engine power	202 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	13,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	13,200 rpm
Torque	Torque	114.3 Nm	Torque	118 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	11,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	10,800 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	13	Compression Ratio	13.2
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
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	998 ccm	Displacement	999 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, Petal	Technology	radial, Monoblock

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Double 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	190 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	2,075 mm	Length	2,075 mm
Width	Width	715 mm	Width	710 mm
Height	Height	1,115 mm	Height	1,150 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,415 mm	Wheelbase	1,410 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	813 mm	Seat Height	825 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R KRT 2018

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 R 2018

Suzuki has done a great job with the GSX-R 1000 R 2017. A powerful motorbike with a fabulously smooth torque curve. Actually unbelievable at 202 hp! The chassis is of high quality and the electronics package has no tinsel but delivers top performance.

High-revving engine

no dents in torque curve

Super stable on corner exit and radius

Great quickshifter

High-quality chassis

Terrific on fast tracks.

Engine brake not adjustable

Wheelycontrol linked to traction control