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Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R

The WorldSBK weapon of choice.

Starting price

$17,999

Our rating

4.7

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R
Sport2025 · Kawasaki

Ninja ZX-10R

The WorldSBK weapon of choice.

Starting price

$17,999

Our rating

★★★★★★★★★★4.7
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R

203 hp

Max power

299 km/h

Top speed

3.1 s

0–100 km/h

207 kg

Kerb weight

The short version

Is the Ninja ZX-10R for you?

Best for value-minded superbike buyers.

  • WSBK-derived chassis
  • Self-healing paint
  • Electronic steering damper
Colours:KRT EditionMetallic Graphite Gray

Pros

  • Race-proven handling
  • Sane price for the class
  • Strong dealer network

Cons

  • Dated dash graphics
  • Firm stock seat

Full specifications

Engine

Displacement
998 cc
Configuration
Inline-4
Max power
203 hp @ 13,200 rpm
Max torque
114 Nm @ 11,400 rpm
Cooling
Liquid-cooled
Gearbox
6-speed, KQS quickshifter

Performance

Top speed
299 km/h
0–100 km/h
3.1 s
Economy / range
17 km/l
Kerb weight
207 kg

Chassis & Brakes

Frame
Aluminium twin-spar
Front suspension
Showa BFF 43 mm
Rear suspension
Showa BFRC-lite
Front brake
Dual 330 mm, Brembo M50
Rear brake
Single 220 mm
Tyres
Bridgestone Battlax RS11

Dimensions

Seat height
835 mm
Fuel / battery
17 L
Wheelbase
1450 mm
Ground clearance
135 mm

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Pros

Displacement 998 cc
Configuration Inline-4
Max power 203 hp @ 13,200 rpm
Max torque 114 Nm @ 11,400 rpm
Cooling Liquid-cooled
Gearbox 6-speed, KQS quickshifter

Performance

Top speed 299 km/h
0–100 km/h 3.1 s
Economy / range 17 km/l
Kerb weight 207 kg

Chassis & Brakes

Frame Aluminium twin-spar
Front suspension Showa BFF 43 mm
Rear suspension Showa BFRC-lite
Front brake Dual 330 mm, Brembo M50
Rear brake Single 220 mm
Tyres Bridgestone Battlax RS11

Dimensions

Seat height 835 mm
Fuel / battery 17 L
Wheelbase 1450 mm
Ground clearance 135 mm