Kawasaki
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R specifications and features
Every figure from the manufacturer's sheet, plus what each feature actually does for you.
Engine and performance
The 998cc liquid-cooled engine makes 193 bhp and 112 Nm through a 6 Speed. With a kerb weight of 207 kg that is 932 bhp per tonne, 9th best power-to-weight of the 135 bikes in this class we have reviewed.
Peak power is high relative to torque, so this engine rewards revs: it feels ordinary below the mid-range and comes alive above it.
Full specification sheet
Electric
- Top speed
- 299 km/h
Dimensions
- Kerb weight
- 207 kg
- Fuel tank
- 17 L
- Seat height
- 835 mm
- Ground clearance
- 135 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1450 mm
- Length
- 2085 mm
- Width
- 750 mm
- Height
- 1185 mm
Tyres
- Front tyre
- 120/70-ZR17
- Rear tyre
- 190/55-ZR17
Engine
- Engine
- 998 cc
- Engine type
- 4 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves
- Power
- 193 bhp
- Torque
- 112 Nm
- Claimed mileage
- 25 kmpl
- Cooling
- Liquid-cooled
- Transmission
- 6 Speed
Brakes & suspension
- Front brake
- Disc, 330 mm, 4 piston caliper
- Rear brake
- Disc, 220 mm, 1 piston caliper
- ABS / CBS
- Switchable ABS
- Front suspension
- ø43mm inverted fork (BFF) with external compression chamber
- Rear suspension
- Horizontal Back-link, BFRC lite gas-charged shock with piggyback reservoir
Source: Kawasaki official specifications. Figures can differ between variants; the table shows the range offered.
Dimensions in practice
The Ninja ZX-10R weighs 207 kg with fluids, has an 835 mm seat, 135 mm of ground clearance, and rides on a 1450 mm wheelbase. Clearance is on the low side; take tall speed breakers at an angle with a pillion.
The fuel tank holds 17 litres, good for about 417 km between fills in real-world riding.
Tyres are 120/70-ZR17 front and 190/55-ZR17 rear, tubeless.
Features, and why each matters
Grouped by what they do for you. Underlined items link to a plain-English explainer.
Safety and braking
ABS on the front wheel only. Far better than none; the rear can still lock.
Front disc brake
Sheds heat and works when wet. Worth the small premium over a drum on any commuter.
Rear disc brake
Adds feel and fade resistance at the back; matters more on heavier or faster bikes.
Tubeless tyres
A puncture deflates slowly instead of instantly, and roadside repair takes ten minutes.
Traction control
Cuts power if the rear spins on wet paint or gravel. Rare under ₹2 lakh.
Side-stand engine cut-off
Engine will not run with the stand down, which prevents a common low-speed crash.
Hazard lamps
All four indicators flash; useful in fog and when stopped on a highway shoulder.
Chassis
Alloy wheels
Lighter than spoked wheels and they allow tubeless tyres.
USD front forks
Stiffer than conventional forks, so the front feels planted under hard braking.
Convenience
Engine kill switch
Switch the engine off from the right bar without reaching for the key.
Lighting
LED headlamp
Brighter, whiter and lasts the life of the bike. Halogens on rivals look yellow by comparison.
Projector headlamp
Sharper cut-off and a longer throw than a reflector unit.
LED daytime running lamp
Makes you visible to cars in daylight, when most two-wheeler collisions happen.
LED tail lamp
Lights up instantly, which gives the vehicle behind a fraction more warning.
Console and connectivity
Colour TFT console
Readable in direct sun and can show turn-by-turn navigation.
Digital console
Trip meters, real-time mileage and a gear indicator. The analogue dial is disappearing.
Bluetooth connectivity
Call and message alerts on the console so the phone stays in your pocket.
Turn-by-turn navigation
Directions on the console via the phone app. Saves mounting a phone on the bars.
Ride modes
An Eco map for mileage and a Power map for overtakes, switched from the bars.
Equipment against S1000RR, S 1000 R and CBR1000RR-R Fireblade
What it lacks: usb charging port, which rivals at this price offer. None of these are deal-breakers, but they show where the money went.
It is offered in 2 colours: Metallic Graphite Gray / Metallic Diablo Black and Lime Green / Ebony / Pearl Blizzard White. Colour availability varies by variant and dealer stock.
Only the Ninja ZX-10R has
- Nothing its rivals lack
Rivals have, it lacks
- USB charging port
Colours
- Metallic Graphite Gray / Metallic Diablo Black
- Lime Green / Ebony / Pearl Blizzard White
Ninja ZX-10R specs: questions people ask
- What is the engine capacity and power of the Ninja ZX-10R?
- It uses a 998cc engine producing 193 bhp and 112 Nm, with a 6 speed.
- Is the Ninja ZX-10R suitable for short riders?
- It is on the tall side at 835 mm. Riders under 5'6" may be on tiptoe at stops and should try it before buying.
- Does the Ninja ZX-10R have ABS?
- Single-channel ABS on the front wheel. Dual-channel is not offered.
- What features does the Ninja ZX-10R have?
- 19 items across 5 groups, including single-channel abs, front disc brake, rear disc brake, tubeless tyres and alloy wheels. Some are variant-specific.
Ninja ZX-10R from
₹20.79 Lakh