Kawasaki Zx-10rr vs Yamaha Yzf-r1
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Zx-10rr
Yamaha Yzf-r1
Horsepower (hp)
214 hp
200 hp
Torque (Nm)
114.9 Nm
113 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
299 km/h
299 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
207 kg
199 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
214 hp @ 13,000 rpm
200 hp @ 13,500 rpm (2015+ generation; earlier models range from 150–182 hp)
Torque
114.9 Nm @ 11,500 rpm
113 Nm @ 11,500 rpm (2015+ generation)
Top Speed
299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated ~305+ km/h unlimited)
299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated 280–299 km/h depending on generation)
Weight
207 kg (wet/curb weight)
199 kg (wet/curb weight, 2015+ R1; note: R1M is 199 kg, earlier generations vary from 177–202 kg)
Fuel
7.5–9.5 L/100km (typical real-world average; estimate)
6.5–8.5 L/100km (real-world average, varies significantly with riding style)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
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
Yamaha Yzf-r1
8.5/10
"The best R1 you can afford is always worth finding."
Pros
+MotoGP-derived electronics package
+Crossplane engine character
+Exceptional track day capability
Cons
−Brutal heat in traffic
−Expensive valve service intervals
−Unforgiving of neglect