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Kawasaki Ninja ZX 10 R vs Harley-Davidson Sportster S

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Kawasaki Ninja ZX 10 R or Harley-Davidson Sportster S? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Ninja ZX 10 R and Sportster S. Kawasaki Ninja ZX 10 R Price starts at Rs.16.79 Lakh (ex-showroom) for ABS and Harley-Davidson Sportster S Price starts at Rs.15.54 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. Kawasaki Ninja ZX 10 R is 4 cylinder, 998 cc Engine can generate 200.21 bhp @ 13200 rpm power whereas Harley-Davidson Sportster S is a 2 cylinder, 1252 cc Engine can generate 120.69 bhp @ 7500 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Ninja ZX 10 R provides a mileage of 12 kmpl (base model), and Sportster S has a mileage of 20 kmpl (base model). Kawasaki Ninja ZX 10 R is available in 2 colours & 1 variants whereas Harley-Davidson Sportster S is available in 4 colours & 1 variants.

Ninja ZX 10 R vs Sportster S

Key HighlightsKawasaki Ninja ZX 10 RHarley-Davidson Sportster S
PriceRs.16.79 LakhRs.15.54 Lakh
Engine Capacity998 cc1252 cc
Power200.21 bhp @ 13200 rpm120.69 bhp @ 7500 rpm
Mileage/Range12 kmpl20 kmpl
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Kawasaki Ninja ZX 10 R ABS bike
ABS
Rs. 16.79 Lakh
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STD
Rs. 15.54 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Ninja ZX 10 R specificationsSportster S specifications
Variant Name
On Road Price
19.21 Lakh
17.78 Lakh
User Rating
4.5
4.6
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity
17 Litres
11.8 Litres
Engine Displacement
998 cc
1252 cc
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Ninja ZX 10 R Brakes, Suspension & TyresSportster S Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Rear Wheel Size
17
16
Wheel Type
Alloy
Alloy
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
1
1
Front Wheel Size
17
17
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
1
1
Calliper Type
Front- 4 Piston& Rear- Single Piston Calliper
Front- 4 Piston Rear- Single Piston Calliper
Braking System
Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Front Suspension
ø43mm inverted fork (BFF) with external compression chamber
43 mm inverted fork with compression
Rear Suspension
Horizontal Back-link& BFRC lite gas-charged shock with piggyback reservoir
Linkage-mounted, piggyback monoshock with compression, rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustability
Front Tyre Size
120/70 - ZR17
160/70 - R17
Rear Tyre Size
190/55 - ZR17
180/70 - R16
Front Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size
220 mm
260 mm
Rear Type
Disc
Disc
Tubeless Tyres
checkYes
checkYes

Instrumentation

Ninja ZX 10 R InstrumentationSportster S Instrumentation
Riding Modes Switch
1
1
Fuel level guage
-
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital

Infotainment & Communication

Ninja ZX 10 R Infotainment & CommunicationSportster S Infotainment & Communication
Basic Warranty
2 Years/30000km
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Body & Suspension

Ninja ZX 10 R Body & SuspensionSportster S Body & Suspension
Colors
Images
Frame Type
Twin Spar& Cast Aluminium
High Strength Low Alloy Wheel Trellis Frame

Engine & Transmission

Ninja ZX 10 R Engine & TransmissionSportster S Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity
998 cc
1252 cc
Engine Type
Liquid-cooled& 4-stroke In-Line Four
Revolution® Max 1250T
No. of Cylinders
4
2
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Battery Capacity
0.216 kwh
0.144 kwh
Range
-
236 km/charge
Top Speed
299 kmph
194 kmph
Max Torque
114.9 Nm @ 11400 rpm
125 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Max Power
200.21 bhp @ 13200 rpm
120.69 bhp @ 7500 rpm
Fuelling
-
Fuel Injection
Cooling type
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Charging Socket
checkYes
-
Bore x Stroke
76 mm x 55 mm
105 mm x 72.3 mm
Mileage (Claimed)
12 kmpl
20 kmpl

Comfort & Convenience

Ninja ZX 10 R Comfort & ConvenienceSportster S Comfort & Convenience
Riding Modes
Sport& Road& Rain and Rider
Sport, Road and Rain
Low Battery Indicator
1
1
Average Speed Indicator
1
-
Pillion Footrest
1
-
Under Seat Storage
No
No
Distance to Empty Indicator
checkYes
-
Console Type
Digital
Digital
Side Stand Indicator
-
No
Start Type
Electric Start
Electric Start

Safety

Ninja ZX 10 R SafetySportster S Safety
Radial Tyres
1
1
Hazard Warning Switch
1
1
Hazard Warning Indicator
1
1
ABS - Anti-lock braking system
Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Slipper Clutch
Wet& Multiple Disc
No
Traction Control System
checkYes
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Dimensions & Capacity

Ninja ZX 10 R Dimensions & CapacitySportster S Dimensions & Capacity
Length
2085 mm
2270 mm
Width
750 mm
843 mm
Height
1185 mm
1089 mm
Wheelbase
1450 mm
1520 mm
Ground Clearance
135 mm
90 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
17 Litres
11.8 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
3.3 Litres
4.49 Litres
Body Type
Sports Bike
Cruiser
Unladden/Kerb Weight
207 kg
225 kg
Seat Height
835 mm
765 mm

Entertainment & Communication

Ninja ZX 10 R Entertainment & CommunicationSportster S Entertainment & Communication
MID (Multi Info Display)
-
checkYes
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Detailed Comparison of Kawasaki Ninja ZX 10 R and Harley-Davidson Sportster S

Transmission

Kawasaki Ninja ZX 10 R comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and Sportster S comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

Dimensions

Kawasaki Ninja ZX 10 R has a 17 Litres fuel tank with 1185 mm seat height. Harley-Davidson Sportster S has 1089 mm seat height and 11.8 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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Kawasaki Ninja ZX 10 R and Harley-Davidson Sportster S Owner Reviews

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      Neeraj kumar Sharma
      6 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.
      Like
    • c9
      chandu 912
      7 Month ago
      Review for Kawasaki Ninja ZX 10 R
      3.8
      best features packed
      Like
    • A
      Aadil
      8 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
      11 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)
    • ST
      Sachin Thakur
      11 Apr 2024
      Review for Harley-Davidson Sportster S
      5.0
      Package of power and performance excellent acceleration and control Provides a comfortable riding experience. With all these features I can say surely it's an price worth it.
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    • KC
      K Chandan
      6 Month ago
      Review for Harley-Davidson Sportster S
      5.0
      It has a powerful performance and aggressive design
      Likes (1)
    • KS
      Kundan Singh
      8 Month ago
      Review for Harley-Davidson Sportster S
      5.0
      Good looking bike and smooth running on road Good
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    • SR
      Sikander Rao
      2 Year ago
      Review for Harley-Davidson Sportster S
      4.0
      I have test driven every Harley Davidson bike and Sportster S has made a mark on me.Does sound incredible,engine is too smooth and refined.If you have 12 to 13 Lacs budget then this is the bike for you.
      Likes (6)
    • AS
      Ajay Sehgal
      2 Year ago
      Review for Harley-Davidson Sportster S
      4.2
      The best thing that I like is it gets bluetooth and navigations as it comes loaded with top tech electronics.
      Likes (2)
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    Kawasaki Ninja ZX 10 R and Harley-Davidson Sportster S FAQs

    What is the on-road price of Kawasaki Ninja ZX 10 R?
    The on-road price of Kawasaki Ninja ZX 10 R is Rs. 19.21 Lakh in New Delhi.
    What is the on-road price of Harley-Davidson Sportster S?
    The on-road price of Harley-Davidson Sportster S is Rs. 17.78 Lakh in New Delhi.