Kawasaki Ninja Zx-10r vs Kawasaki Zx-10rr
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Ninja Zx-10r vs Kawasaki Zx-10rr. Kawasaki Ninja Zx-10r: 203 hp @ 13,200 rpm (2021+ model, race-ready trim) hp, 207 kg (wet/curb weight, 2021+ model) weight, top speed 299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated 310+ km/h unlisted), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Kawasaki Zx-10rr: 214 hp @ 13,000 rpm hp, 207 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated ~305+ km/h unlimited), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Ninja Zx-10r
Kawasaki Zx-10rr
Horsepower (hp)
203 hp
214 hp
Torque (Nm)
114.9 Nm
114.9 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
299 km/h
299 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
207 kg
207 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
203 hp @ 13,200 rpm (2021+ model, race-ready trim)
214 hp @ 13,000 rpm
Torque
114.9 Nm @ 11,400 rpm
114.9 Nm @ 11,500 rpm
Top Speed
299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated 310+ km/h unlisted)
299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated ~305+ km/h unlimited)
Weight
207 kg (wet/curb weight, 2021+ model)
207 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (approximately 13.3 km/L, real-world average)
7.5–9.5 L/100km (typical real-world average; estimate)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Ninja Zx-10r
8.5/10
"A serious machine that rewards serious riders who do their homework."
Pros
+Screaming top-end power delivery
+Strong used value retention
+Bulletproof engine internals
Cons
−Brutally firm suspension setup
−Frequent valve check intervals
−High crash history likelihood
Kawasaki Zx-10rr
8.5/10
"A serious machine demanding serious scrutiny before purchase."
Pros
+Exotic homologation spec components
+Brilliant Öhlins suspension setup
+Cornering ABS genuinely excellent
Cons
−Parts costs are brutal
−Track history hard to verify
−Aggressive ergonomics punish commuters
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