Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2011 vs. Yamaha R1 2008

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2011

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2011

Yamaha R1 2008

Yamaha R1 2008

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Technical Specifications Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2011 compared to Yamaha R1 2008

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2011
Yamaha R1 2008

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
Engine powerEngine power200.1 HPEngine power172 HP
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement998 ccmDisplacement998 ccm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,115 mmWheelbase1,395 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height813 mmSeat Height835 mm
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 2011

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2011

The ZX-10R was right in the middle during the test. It was not as fast and radical as the R1, Panigale, BMW and Aprilia. But it was also sportier than the Honda and Suzuki. While Honda and Suzuki would need completely new bikes to catch up with the top, Kawasaki would only have to give the ZX-10R a small update. But satisfied ZX-10R riders need not despair. The gap to the top is small enough to catch up with a few accessories. Because the ZX-10R has one decisive advantage. It has been on the market for a long time and there are enough parts available, including the necessary setup information. If you don't want to get involved in any experiments, take a Kawasaki and with a few simple steps you will also be at the top.

Great basis for racing bike

strong engine in the upper rev range

good chassis

Gear ratio too long

engine with little power in the lower rev range

traction control cannot keep up with the systems of the top bikes

Yamaha R1 2008

Yamaha R1 2008

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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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