Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2012 vs. Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2010

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2012

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2010

Overview - Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2012 vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2010

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2012

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2010

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Technical Specifications Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2012 compared to Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2010

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2012

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2010

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2012

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2010

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	76 mm	Bore	76 mm
Stroke	Stroke	55 mm	Stroke	55 mm
Engine power	Engine power	200.1 HP	Engine power	187 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	13,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	12,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	114.3 Nm	Torque	113 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	11,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,700 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	13	Compression Ratio	12.9
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	Digital	Ignition	Digital
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	998 ccm	Displacement	998 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Suspension Rear

Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Rebound

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, Petal

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

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 %
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	190 mm	Rear tyre width	190 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Length	Length	2,075 mm	Length	2,110 mm
Width	Width	715 mm	Width	710 mm
Height	Height	1,115 mm	Height	1,135 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,115 mm	Wheelbase	1,415 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	813 mm	Seat Height	830 mm
Kerb Weight	Kerb Weight	198 kg	Kerb Weight	208 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.

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2010

Ninja fans have no choice but to buy the new 10. It is lighter, stronger, easier to handle and yet easier to ride than any other ZX-10R to date. Even compared to the other Japanese bikes, the Kawa presents itself as superior. Besides the European bikes, emotions, preferences for certain colours and shapes certainly come into play.

Extremely precise traction control

efficient braking system

integrated electronics

positive ABS system

high engine power.

Suboptimal transmission - tight gearshifts.