Yamaha R1 2015 vs. Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2015

Yamaha R1 2015

Yamaha R1 2015

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2015

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2015

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Overview - Yamaha R1 2015 vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2015

Yamaha R1 2015

Yamaha R1 2015

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2015

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2015

Technical Specifications Yamaha R1 2015 compared to Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2015

Yamaha R1 2015
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2015

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore79 mmBore76 mm
StrokeStroke50.9 mmStroke55 mm
Engine powerEngine power200 HPEngine power200.1 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power13,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power13,000 rpm
TorqueTorque112.4 NmTorque114.3 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque11,500 rpmRpm at Torque11,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio13 Compression Ratio13
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement998 ccmDisplacement998 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameAluminium

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width190 mmRear tyre width190 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,055 mmLength2,075 mm
WidthWidth690 mmWidth715 mm
HeightHeight1,150 mmHeight1,115 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,405 mmWheelbase1,115 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height855 mmSeat Height813 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity17 lFuel Tank Capacity17 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha R1 2015

Yamaha R1 2015

Yamaha's high-tech rocket is still a technological leader in 2016. Radical, polarising and fascinating, it sets powerful lap times. It is closer to the race bikes than the other 1000s. In the meantime, no one grumbles about the front. Without the "M", it is the best choice for those who don't need Öhlins anyway, or the best choice for those who are planning a racetrack conversion anyway and like to install "normal" Öhlins hardware without electric stuff.

Lively handling

high-revving and precisely controllable engine

excellent electronics package

Shift assistant only for upshifting

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2015

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2015

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

Price Comparison Average 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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