Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2008 vs. Yamaha R1 2005

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2008

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2008

Yamaha R1 2005

Yamaha R1 2005

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Technical Specifications Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2008 compared to Yamaha R1 2005

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2008
Yamaha R1 2005

Engine and Drive Train

Engine powerEngine power175 HPEngine power172 HP
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement998 ccmDisplacement998 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,390 mmWheelbase1,395 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height825 mmSeat Height835 mm
Dry WeightDry Weight173 kgDry Weight172 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity17 lFuel Tank Capacity18 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2008

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2008

Kawasaki did not surprise. They did exactly what Kawasaki fans expected from the engineers. The Ninja is the most powerful 1000.

Very high performance

higher speeds possible

snappier brake

good handling

fitting design.

Relatively high total weight

partly nervous chassis.

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

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

Price Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R

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Price Yamaha R1

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