Ktm Rc 8 vs Kawasaki Ninja Zx-10r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ktm Rc 8 vs Kawasaki Ninja Zx-10r. Ktm Rc 8: 155 hp @ 10,000 rpm (RC8R variant) hp, 189 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 270 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. 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.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ktm Rc 8
Kawasaki Ninja Zx-10r
Horsepower (hp)
155 hp
203 hp
Torque (Nm)
117 Nm
114.9 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
270 km/h
299 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
189 kg
207 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
155 hp @ 10,000 rpm (RC8R variant)
203 hp @ 13,200 rpm (2021+ model, race-ready trim)
Torque
117 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
114.9 Nm @ 11,400 rpm
Top Speed
270 km/h
299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated 310+ km/h unlisted)
Weight
189 kg (wet/curb weight)
207 kg (wet/curb weight, 2021+ model)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average)
7.5 L/100km (approximately 13.3 km/L, real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Ktm Rc 8
7.8/10
"A raw, rewarding track tool that demands respect and maintenance money."
Pros
+Savage V-twin mid-range punch
+Exceptional chassis feedback and balance
+Aggressive styling still turns heads
Cons
−Expensive, frequent service intervals
−Patchy KTM dealer network
−Uncomfortable for daily commuting
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
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