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Honda Africa Twin vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX 10 R

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Honda Africa Twin or Kawasaki Ninja ZX 10 R? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Africa Twin and Ninja ZX 10 R. Honda Africa Twin Price starts at Rs.16.02 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Manual and Kawasaki Ninja ZX 10 R Price starts at Rs.16.63 Lakh (ex-showroom) for ABS. Honda Africa Twin is 2 cylinder, 1082 cc Engine can generate 97.89 bhp @ 7500 rpm power whereas Kawasaki Ninja ZX 10 R is a 4 cylinder, 998 cc Engine can generate 200.21 bhp @ 13200 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Africa Twin provides a mileage of 20.8 kmpl (base model), and Ninja ZX 10 R has a mileage of 12 kmpl (base model). Honda Africa Twin is available in 2 colours & 2 variants whereas Kawasaki Ninja ZX 10 R is available in 2 colours & 1 variants.

Africa Twin vs Ninja ZX 10 R

Key HighlightsHonda Africa TwinKawasaki Ninja ZX 10 R
PriceRs.16.02 LakhRs.16.63 Lakh
Engine Capacity1082.96 cc998 cc
Power97.89 bhp @ 7500 rpm200.21 bhp @ 13200 rpm
Mileage/Range20.8 kmpl12 kmpl
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Honda Africa Twin Manual bike
Manual
16.02 Lakh
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Kawasaki Ninja ZX 10 R ABS bike
ABS
16.63 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Africa Twin specificationsNinja ZX 10 R specifications
Variant Name
On Road Price
18.32 Lakh
19.02 Lakh
User Rating
4.2
4.5
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.5 Litres
17 Litres
Engine Displacement
1082.96 cc
998 cc
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Africa Twin Brakes, Suspension & TyresNinja ZX 10 R Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Rear Wheel Size
18
17
Wheel Type
Spoke
Alloy
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
1
1
Front Wheel Size
21
17
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
1
1
Calliper Type
Front-4-Piston , Rear-2 Piston Calliper
Front- 4 Piston, Rear- Single Piston Calliper
Braking System
Switchable ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Front Suspension
Telescopic
ø43mm inverted fork (BFF) with external compression chamber
Rear Suspension
Pro-Link
Horizontal Back-link, BFRC lite gas-charged shock with piggyback reservoir
Front Tyre Size
90/90 - 21
120/70 - ZR17
Rear Tyre Size
150/70 - R18
190/55 - ZR17
Front Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size
256 mm
220 mm
Rear Type
Disc
Disc
Tubeless Tyres
checkYes
checkYes

Instrumentation

Africa Twin InstrumentationNinja ZX 10 R Instrumentation
Touch Screen Display
1
-
Riding Modes Switch
1
1
Fuel level guage
Digital
-
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital

Body & Suspension

Africa Twin Body & SuspensionNinja ZX 10 R Body & Suspension
Colors
Images
Frame Type
Semi Double Cradle
Twin Spar, Cast Aluminium

Engine & Transmission

Africa Twin Engine & TransmissionNinja ZX 10 R Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity
1082.96 cc
998 cc
Engine Type
Liquid-cooled 4-stroke 8-Valve & Parallel Twin
Liquid-cooled& 4-stroke In-Line Four
No. of Cylinders
2
4
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Battery Capacity
0.072 kwh
0.216 kwh
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
-
Range
588 km/charge
-
Top Speed
200 kmph
299 kmph
Max Torque
103 Nm @ 6000 rpm
114.9 Nm @ 11400 rpm
Max Power
97.89 bhp @ 7500 rpm
200.21 bhp @ 13200 rpm
Fuelling
Fuel Injection
-
Cooling type
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Charging Socket
checkYes
checkYes
Bore x Stroke
92mm x 81.455 mm
76 mm x 55 mm

Comfort & Convenience

Africa Twin Comfort & ConvenienceNinja ZX 10 R Comfort & Convenience
Riding Modes
Tour, Urban, Gravel, Off-Road, User 1 and User 2
Sport, Road, Rain and Rider
Low Battery Indicator
1
1
Average Speed Indicator
1
1
Pillion Footrest
1
1
Under Seat Storage
No
No
Distance to Empty Indicator
checkYes
checkYes
Engine Kill Switch
No
-
Console Type
Digital
Digital
Start Type
Electric Start
Electric Start

Safety

Africa Twin SafetyNinja ZX 10 R Safety
Radial Tyres
-
1
Hazard Warning Switch
1
1
Hazard Warning Indicator
1
1
Brake Assist
No
-
ABS - Anti-lock braking system
Switchable ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Power Modes
checkYes
-
Slipper Clutch
Multiplate Wet Clutch
Wet& Multiple Disc
Traction Control System
No
checkYes

Dimensions & Capacity

Africa Twin Dimensions & CapacityNinja ZX 10 R Dimensions & Capacity
Length
2307 mm
2085 mm
Width
963 mm
750 mm
Height
1523 mm
1185 mm
Wheelbase
1558 mm
1450 mm
Ground Clearance
210 mm
135 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.5 Litres
17 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
4.06 Litres
3.3 Litres
Body Type
Adventure
Sports Bike
Unladden/Kerb Weight
239 kg
207 kg
Seat Height
810 mm
835 mm

Entertainment & Communication

Africa Twin Entertainment & CommunicationNinja ZX 10 R Entertainment & Communication
MID (Multi Info Display)
checkYes
-

Pros & Cons

Africa Twin Pros & ConsNinja ZX 10 R Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Aggresively priced
  • DCT gearbox is quite beneficial
  • Engine offers strong mide range
Cons
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Which Bike Do You Like More ?

Detailed Comparison of Honda Africa Twin and Kawasaki Ninja ZX 10 R

Safety

Africa Twin comes loaded with Switchable ABS ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Power Modes. Ninja ZX 10 R has Traction Control System.

Comfort & Convenience

Honda Africa Twin has features like Distance to Empty Indicator and Kawasaki Ninja ZX 10 R, on the other hand, has Distance to Empty Indicator.

Transmission

Honda Africa Twin comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and Ninja ZX 10 R comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

Dimensions

Honda Africa Twin has a 24.5 Litres fuel tank with 1523 mm seat height. Kawasaki Ninja ZX 10 R has 1185 mm seat height and 17 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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Honda Africa Twin and Kawasaki Ninja ZX 10 R Owner Reviews

  • Africa Twin Review
  • Ninja ZX 10 R Review
    • R
      Rohit
      2 Year ago
      Review for Honda Africa Twin
      4.0
      sales and service reach needs to be increased.
      Likes (1)
    • VS
      Vijay Soni
      2 Year ago
      Review for Honda Africa Twin
      3.8
      All that I can say is this is just a monster bike with aggressive features.
      Likes (2)
    • MK
      Manoj Kumar
      2 Year ago
      Review for Honda Africa Twin
      3.8
      I think this should be available at all honda showrooms.
      Likes (2)
    • Nk
      Neeraj kumar Sharma
      5 Month ago
      Review for Kawasaki Ninja ZX 10 R
      5.0
      The best road legal bike with inline 4 engine with a great performance and the design is too aewsome with the best features like abs, traction control
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    • SP
      Shubham Patel
      6 Month ago
      Review for Kawasaki Ninja ZX 10 R
      5.0
      I have this and i also feel comfort on my bike.
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      chandu 912
      6 Month ago
      Review for Kawasaki Ninja ZX 10 R
      3.8
      best features packed
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    • A
      Aadil
      7 Month ago
      Review for Kawasaki Ninja ZX 10 R
      5.0
      Very excited about this bike. Speed is incredible. Amazing riding experience.
      Likes (1)
    • BK
      Bhavya Kumar Mishra
      10 Month ago
      Review for Kawasaki Ninja ZX 10 R
      3.8
      Excellent bike to drive at high speed or for fun. Heavy bike so not to ride in city. Very bad in comfort due to the aggressive look of bike.
      Likes (1)
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    Honda Africa Twin and Kawasaki Ninja ZX 10 R FAQs

    What is the on-road price of Honda Africa Twin?
    The on-road price of Honda Africa Twin is Rs. 18.32 Lakh in New Delhi.
    What is the on-road price of Kawasaki Ninja ZX 10 R?
    The on-road price of Kawasaki Ninja ZX 10 R is Rs. 19.02 Lakh in New Delhi.