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Triumph Tiger 1200 vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX 10 R

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Triumph Tiger 1200 or Kawasaki Ninja ZX 10 R? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Tiger 1200 and Ninja ZX 10 R. Triumph Tiger 1200 Price starts at Rs.19.19 Lakh (ex-showroom) for GT Pro and Kawasaki Ninja ZX 10 R Price starts at Rs.16.79 Lakh (ex-showroom) for ABS. Triumph Tiger 1200 is 3 cylinder, 1160 cc Engine can generate 148 bhp @ 9000 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, Tiger 1200 provides a mileage of 19.6 kmpl (base model), and Ninja ZX 10 R has a mileage of 12 kmpl (base model). Triumph Tiger 1200 is available in 4 colours & 7 variants whereas Kawasaki Ninja ZX 10 R is available in 2 colours & 1 variants.

Tiger 1200 vs Ninja ZX 10 R

Key HighlightsTriumph Tiger 1200Kawasaki Ninja ZX 10 R
PriceRs.19.19 LakhRs.16.79 Lakh
Engine Capacity1160 cc998 cc
Power148 bhp @ 9000 rpm200.21 bhp @ 13200 rpm
Mileage/Range19.6 kmpl12 kmpl
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Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Pro bike
GT Pro
Rs. 19.19 Lakh
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Kawasaki Ninja ZX 10 R ABS bike
ABS
Rs. 16.79 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Tiger 1200 specificationsNinja ZX 10 R specifications
Variant Name
On Road Price
21.95 Lakh
19.21 Lakh
User Rating
3.8
4.5
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity
20 Litres
17 Litres
Engine Displacement
1160 cc
998 cc
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Tiger 1200 Brakes, Suspension & TyresNinja ZX 10 R Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Rear Wheel Size
18
17
Wheel Type
Alloy
Alloy
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
1
1
Front Wheel Size
19
17
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
1
1
Calliper Type
Front - 2 Piston, Rear - Single Piston Calliper
Front- 4 Piston, Rear- Single Piston Calliper
Braking System
Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Front Suspension
Showa 49mm, semi-active damping USD forks. 200mm travel
ø43mm inverted fork (BFF) with external compression chamber
Rear Suspension
Showa semi-active damping monoshock
Horizontal Back-link, BFRC lite gas-charged shock with piggyback reservoir
Front Tyre Size
120/70 - R19
120/70 - ZR17
Rear Tyre Size
150/70 - R18
190/55 - ZR17
Front Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size
282 mm
220 mm
Rear Type
Disc
Disc
Tubeless Tyres
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checkYes

Instrumentation

Tiger 1200 InstrumentationNinja ZX 10 R Instrumentation
Riding Modes Switch
1
1
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital

Body & Suspension

Tiger 1200 Body & SuspensionNinja ZX 10 R Body & Suspension
Colors
Images
Frame Type
Tubular Steel Frame
Twin Spar, Cast Aluminium

Engine & Transmission

Tiger 1200 Engine & TransmissionNinja ZX 10 R Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity
1160 cc
998 cc
Engine Type
Liquid-cooled& 12 valve& DOHC& inline 3-cylinder
Liquid-cooled& 4-stroke In-Line Four
No. of Cylinders
3
4
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Battery Capacity
-
0.216 kwh
Range
360 km/charge
-
Top Speed
220 kmph
299 kmph
Max Torque
130 Nm @ 7000 rpm
114.9 Nm @ 11400 rpm
Max Power
148 bhp @ 9000 rpm
200.21 bhp @ 13200 rpm
Cooling type
-
Liquid Cooled
Charging Socket
-
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Bore x Stroke
47 mm x 63.1 mm
76 mm x 55 mm
Mileage (Claimed)
19.6 kmpl
12 kmpl
Number of Gears
6 Speed
6 Speed

Comfort & Convenience

Tiger 1200 Comfort & ConvenienceNinja ZX 10 R Comfort & Convenience
Riding Modes
Rain, Road, Sport, Off-Road and Rider
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
Console Type
Digital
Digital
Start Type
Electric Start
Electric Start

Safety

Tiger 1200 SafetyNinja ZX 10 R 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
Hydraulic& wet& multi-plate& slip and assist
Wet& Multiple Disc
Traction Control System
-
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Dimensions & Capacity

Tiger 1200 Dimensions & CapacityNinja ZX 10 R Dimensions & Capacity
Length
2245 mm
2085 mm
Width
849 mm
750 mm
Height
1436 mm
1185 mm
Wheelbase
1560 mm
1450 mm
Ground Clearance
-
135 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
20 Litres
17 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
3.85 Litres
3.3 Litres
Body Type
Adventure
Sports Bike
Unladden/Kerb Weight
245 kg
207 kg
Seat Height
850 mm
835 mm

Entertainment & Communication

Tiger 1200 Entertainment & CommunicationNinja ZX 10 R Entertainment & Communication
MID (Multi Info Display)
TFT
-

Pros & Cons

Tiger 1200 Pros & ConsNinja ZX 10 R Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Powerful & torque-rich engine
  • Overall hardware is abuse-friendly
  • Feature-rich & loaded with tech up to the brim
  • Less expensive to maintain as compared to some rivals
Cons
  • Quite expensive for what it offers
  • Ergonomics not well suited for short riders
  • Engine lacks a top-end punch as the rivals
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Detailed Comparison of Triumph Tiger 1200 and Kawasaki Ninja ZX 10 R

Transmission

Triumph Tiger 1200 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and Ninja ZX 10 R comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

Dimensions

Triumph Tiger 1200 has a 20 Litres fuel tank with 1436 mm seat height. Kawasaki Ninja ZX 10 R has 1185 mm seat height and 17 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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Triumph Tiger 1200 and Kawasaki Ninja ZX 10 R Owner Reviews

  • Tiger 1200 Review
  • Ninja ZX 10 R Review
    • VS
      Vinit Saini
      1 Year ago
      Review for Triumph Tiger 1200
      3.4
      Pros - a 7-inch tft instrument cluster, Multiple riding modes, Cornering abs, Traction control, Tpms, and a keyless start system.
      Likes (1)
    • SJ
      Shailesh Jain
      1 Year ago
      Review for Triumph Tiger 1200
      4.0
      The bike looks amazing, with BS6 emission and 1160 cc engine. But it is very costly for a two wheeler.
      Like
    • AK
      Abhishek Kumar
      1 Year ago
      Review for Triumph Tiger 1200
      3.8
      The bike isn't suitable for tall riders, very uncomfortable to drive on long routes. Overall performance is average.
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    • KM
      Kedar Mishra
      1 Year ago
      Review for Triumph Tiger 1200
      3.8
      The new display looks great, but very slow to boot up. If you are looking for local rides then it's good to use.
      Like
    • VS
      Vinil Sharma
      1 Year ago
      Review for Triumph Tiger 1200
      3.8
      Bike racing is my passion, and this bike totally supports it. Best option for road and adventures. Amazing performance and speed.
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    • Nk
      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.
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    • 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)
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    Triumph Tiger 1200 and Kawasaki Ninja ZX 10 R FAQs

    What is the on-road price of Triumph Tiger 1200?
    The on-road price of Triumph Tiger 1200 is Rs. 21.95 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. 19.21 Lakh in New Delhi.