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Kawasaki Ninja ZX 10 R
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Last Updated On 19th Mar'25 : This super-sport bike isn’t made for faint hearts, as its 1000cc engine with 203 hp and 114.9 Nm of torque can open new dimensions in your mind with its high speed. As of now, it continues to sell with the same specifications, and no updates have been given to it in quite a while.
The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R hasn’t received any updates in the recent past. It remains unchanged aesthetically as well as feature wise. The Ninja ZX 10R continues to be powered with the same 998cc, four-cylinder engine, oil and air cooled engine. However, the ZX 10R is priced at Rs 17.93 lakh (ex-showroom).
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Engine
| Engine Capacity | 998 cc |
| Engine Type | Liquid-cooled& 4-stroke In-Line Four |
| Configuration | Four Cylinder |
| Cooling Type | Liquid Cooled |
Competitor Comparison
| Model | Engine Size | Engine Type |
|---|---|---|
| Hayabusa | 1340 cc | 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, In Line Four |
| Tiger 1200 | 1160 cc | Liquid-cooled& 12 valve& DOHC& inline 3-cylinder |
| S 1000 R | 999 cc | Water/Oil-cooled 4-cylinder 4-stroke In-line Engine& Four Valves per Cylinder& Two Overhead Camshafts |
| FTR 1200 | 1203 cc | Liquid Cooled V-Twin |
| Panigale V2 | 890 cc | Superquadro L-Twin cylinder& 4 valves& Desmodromic Engine |
Power
200.2R1 bhp @ R13200 rpm
Ninja ZX 10 R's 200.2 bhp Power is about 47% higher than the segment average of 136.46 bhp.
Power of Ninja ZX 10 R Competitors
| Model | Power |
|---|---|
| Hayabusa | 190 bhp @ 9700 rpm |
| Tiger 1200 | 148 bhp @ 9000 rpm |
| S 1000 R | R162.26 bhp @ R1R1000 rpm |
| FTR 1200 | 124.7 PS |
| Panigale V2 | R1R18.0R1 bhp @ R10750 rpm |
| Speed Triple 1200 | 177.5 bhp @ 10750 rpm |
| Fat Bob 114 BS6 | 92.5 bhp @ 5020 rpm |
| Tuono V4 | R172.58 bhp @ R1R1350 rpm |
| DesertX | 108.6 bhp @ 9250 rpm |
| 1390 Super Duke R | 187.43 bhp @10000 rpm |
Torque
R1R14.9 Nm @ R1R1400 rpm
Ninja ZX 10 R's 1 Nm Torque is about 100% lower than the segment average of 113.03 Nm.
Torque of Ninja ZX 10 R Competitors
| Model | Torque |
|---|---|
| Hayabusa | 142 Nm @ 7000 rpm |
| Tiger 1200 | 130 Nm @ 7000 rpm |
| S 1000 R | R1R14 Nm @ 9250 rpm |
| FTR 1200 | 118 Nm @ 6000 rpm, 120 Nm @ 6000 rpm |
| Panigale V2 | 93.3 Nm @ 8250 rpm |
| Speed Triple 1200 | 125 Nm @ 9000 rpm |
| Fat Bob 114 BS6 | R155 Nm @ 3500 rpm |
| Tuono V4 | R122 Nm @ R1R1000 rpm |
| DesertX | 92 Nm @ 6500 rpm |
| 1390 Super Duke R | 145 Nm @8000 rpm |
Ninja ZX 10 R Mileage
Mileage of Ninja ZX 10 R Competitors
| Model | Mileage |
|---|---|
| Panigale V2 | 23.5 kmpl |
| S 1000 R | 21 kmpl |
| Fat Bob 114 BS6 | 20.27 kmpl |
| Tiger 1200 | 19.6 kmpl |
| FTR 1200 | 18.9 kmpl |
| Speed Triple 1200 | 17.9 kmpl |
| Tuono V4 | 17.9 kmpl |
| DesertX | 17.8 kmpl |
| Hayabusa | 11 kmpl |
Kerb Weight
207 kg
Ninja ZX 10 R's 207 kg Kerb Weight is about 14% lower than the segment average of 240.45 kg.
Kerb Weight of Ninja ZX 10 R Competitors
| Model | Kerb Weight (kg) |
|---|---|
| Hayabusa | 266 kg |
| Tiger 1200 | 245 kg, 249 kg, 255 kg, 261 kg |
| FTR 1200 | 233 kg |
| Speed Triple 1200 | 198 kg |
| Fat Bob 114 BS6 | 306 kg |
| Tuono V4 | 209 kg |
| DesertX | 223 kg |
| 1390 Super Duke R | 200 kg |
Seat Height
835 mm
Ninja ZX 10 R's 835 mm Seat Height is about 9% higher than the segment average of 771.36 mm.
Seat Height of Ninja ZX 10 R Competitors
| Model | Seat Height (mm) |
|---|---|
| Hayabusa | 800 mm |
| Tiger 1200 | 850 mm, 875 mm |
| S 1000 R | 830 mm |
| Panigale V2 | 837 mm |
| Speed Triple 1200 | 830 mm |
| Fat Bob 114 BS6 | 7R10 |
| Tuono V4 | 837 mm |
| DesertX | 875 mm, 910 mm |
| 1390 Super Duke R | 834 mm |
Kawasaki Ninja ZX 10 R Price
Kawasaki Ninja ZX 10 R Specs & Features
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Kawasaki Ninja ZX 10 R Competitors
| Models | Visual Comparison | Engine | Power | Torque | Mileage | Kerb weight | Seat height | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() ₹20.79 Lakh* | 998 cc | 200.2R1 bhp @ R13200 rpm | R1R14.9 Nm @ R1R1400 rpm | 12 kmpl | 207 kg | 835 mm | ||
| 1203 cc | 124.7 PS | 120 Nm @ 6000 rpm | 18.9 kmpl | 233 kg | - | Ninja ZX 10 R vs FTR 1200 | ||
| 1077 cc | R172.58 bhp @ R1R1350 rpm | R122 Nm @ R1R1000 rpm | 17.9 kmpl | 209 kg | 837 mm | Ninja ZX 10 R vs Tuono V4 | ||
| 890 cc | R1R18.0R1 bhp @ R10750 rpm | 93.3 Nm @ 8250 rpm | 23.5 kmpl | - | 837 mm | Ninja ZX 10 R vs Panigale V2 | ||
| 1160 cc | 177.5 bhp @ 10750 rpm | 125 Nm @ 9000 rpm | 17.9 kmpl | 198 kg | 830 mm | Ninja ZX 10 R vs Speed Triple 1200 | ||
| 1350 cc | 187.43 bhp @10000 rpm | 145 Nm @8000 rpm | - | 200 kg | 834 mm | Ninja ZX 10 R vs 1390 Super Duke R | ||
| 1340 cc | 190 bhp @ 9700 rpm | 142 Nm @ 7000 rpm | 11 kmpl | 266 kg | 800 mm | Ninja ZX 10 R vs Hayabusa | ||
| 1160 cc | 148 bhp @ 9000 rpm | 130 Nm @ 7000 rpm | 19.6 kmpl | 261 kg | 875 mm | Ninja ZX 10 R vs Tiger 1200 | ||
| 1868 cc | 92.5 bhp @ 5020 rpm | R155 Nm @ 3500 rpm | 20.27 kmpl | 306 kg | 7R10 mm | Ninja ZX 10 R vs Fat Bob 114 BS6 | ||
| 937 cc | 108.6 bhp @ 9250 rpm | 92 Nm @ 6500 rpm | 17.8 kmpl | 223 kg | 910 mm | Ninja ZX 10 R vs DesertX | ||
| 999 cc | R162.26 bhp @ R1R1000 rpm | R1R14 Nm @ 9250 rpm | 21 kmpl | - | 830 mm | Ninja ZX 10 R vs S 1000 R |
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Latest Updates on Ninja ZX 10 R
The 2026 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R was launched in India at Rs 19.49 lakh (ex-showroom), marking a price hike of Rs 99,000 over the previous model.
Kawasaki extended its standard warranty from 2 years to 3 years (36,000 km) across most of its motorcycle lineup, improving long-term ownership assurance. The new warranty comes at an additional cost of around Rs 10,000 and is not applicable to KX and KLX dirt bike models, which are excluded from the scheme.
The 2023 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R received a new KRT-inspired green colour scheme with revised graphics, aimed at refreshing the superbike’s visual appeal. Apart from the new paint option, the motorcycle remained mechanically unchanged, continuing with the same litre-class engine and overall hardware setup.
Kawasaki increased the prices of most motorcycles in its India lineup, including models like the Ninja 300, Z900 and Versys 650, with the revised prices coming into effect from January 1. The hike impacted multiple models across segments, reflecting a portfolio-wide price revision, while off-road models like the KX and KLX series remained unaffected.
The 2023 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R was launched in India at a starting price of Rs 15.99 lakh (ex-showroom), making it slightly more expensive than the previous model. The update mainly introduced new colour options like Lime Green and Pearl Robotic White, while the superbike continued with the same litre-class engine and unchanged mechanical setup.

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