Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2012 vs. Ducati 1199 Panigale S 2012

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2012

Ducati 1199 Panigale S 2012

Overview - Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2012 vs Ducati 1199 Panigale S 2012

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2012

Ducati 1199 Panigale S 2012

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2012 compared to Ducati 1199 Panigale S 2012

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2012

Ducati 1199 Panigale S 2012

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2012

Ducati 1199 Panigale S 2012

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	76 mm	Bore	112 mm
Stroke	Stroke	55 mm	Stroke	60.8 mm
Engine power	Engine power	200.1 HP	Engine power	195 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	13,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,750 rpm
Torque	Torque	114.3 Nm	Torque	132 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	11,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	9,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	13	Compression Ratio	12.5
Ignition	Ignition	Digital	Ignition	CDI
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	998 ccm	Displacement	1,198 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload

Suspension Rear

Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Aluminium

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial, Petal	Technology	radial, Monoblock

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	190 mm	Rear tyre width	200 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,075 mm	Length	2,075 mm
Height	Height	1,115 mm	Height	1,100 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,115 mm	Wheelbase	1,437 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	813 mm	Seat Height	825 mm
Kerb Weight	Kerb Weight	198 kg	Kerb Weight	188 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2012

With probably no other motorbike would the test riders have wished to be able to reach into the tuning box at least a little. Because the Ninja ZX-10R is a motorbike that offers an excellent basis for the race track. Unlike the other three Japanese bikes, it is radical, offers competitive top performance compared to BMW and Ducati.

Engine offers powerful peak power

offers ABS and traction point together.

Handling somewhat suboptimal for faster routes

braking performance diminishes over time.

Ducati 1199 Panigale S 2012

Panigale buyers will certainly have a lot of fun with the Ducati, but at the beginning of the season a lot of work has to be put into a functioning setup. On the track, we are sure that with enough know-how in the backpack, the Panigale will be able to show its full potential and the lap times will be pushed to a new level.

Plenty of power

quality traction point

great ABS

electronically adjustable suspension

light weight

immaculate brakes.

Very high purchase price.