2010 Kawasaki ZX-10R Ninja vs 2026 Suzuki GSX-R 1000/R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2010 Kawasaki ZX-10R Ninja 2010 Kawasaki ZX-10R Ninja

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Power
138.3 kW / 188 hp @ 12500 rpm
Top Speed
292.0 km/h / 181.4 mph
Weight
208 kg / 458.5 lbs
2026 Suzuki GSX-R 1000/R 2026 Suzuki GSX-R 1000/R

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, DOHC
Power
143.5 kW / 195 hp @ 13200 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
203 kg / 447.5 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20102026
Make ModelKawasaki ZX-10R NinjaSuzuki GSX-R 1000/R
Dimensions
Seat Height880 mm / 34.6 in825 mm / 32.5 in
Wheelbase1415 mm / 55.7 in1420mm / 55.9 in
Ground Clearance125 mm / 4.9 in130 mm / 5.1 in
Height1135 mm / 44.6 in1145 mm / 45.1 in
Length2110 mm / 83 in2075 mm / 81.7 in
Width710 mm / 27.9 in705 mm / 27.8 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)208 203
Dry Weight (kg)179-
Dry Weight179 kg / 394.6 lbs-
Fuel Capacity17 Litres / 4.4 us GAL16 Litres / 3.5 US gal
Wet Weight208 kg / 458.5 lbs203 kg / 447.5 lbs
Performance
Top Speed 292.0 km/h / 181.4 mph-
Max Power 147.1 kW / 200 hp @ 12500 rpm143.5 kW / 195 hp @ 13200 rpm
Max Torque113 Nm / 11.5 kgf-m @ 8700 rpm110 Nm / 81.1 lb-ft @ 11000 rpm
Standing Start ¼ Mile10.5 sec-
Engine
Displacement998 cc / 60.9 cu-in998.6 cc / 60.9 cub. in
Engine DetailFour stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, DOHC
Bore x Stroke76 x 55 mm76.0 x 55.1 mm
Compression Ratio12.7:113.8:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled
Exhaust-Akrapovič
Fuel InductionDFI with 43mm Keihin throttle bodies with oval sub-throttles, two injectors per cylinderFuel Injection
IgnitionTCBI with digital advance and Kawasaki Ignition Management System (KIMS) Electronic ignition Transistorized
LubricationForced lubrication, wet sump with oil coolerWet sump
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchWet multi-disc, manualWet, multi-plate type, SCAS-equipped
Final DriveSealed chainChain, DID525HV3, 120 links
Final Drive Ratio 2.412 (41/17)-
Gear Ratios1st 2.600 (39/15) 2nd 2.053 (39/19) 3rd 1.737 (33/19) 4th 1.550 (31/20) 5th 1.400 (28/20) 6th 1.304 (30/23)-
Transmission / Drive6 Speed 6 Speed, constant mesh
Chassis
Frame TypeBackbone/Twin-tube, aluminium (Pressed/die-cast composite structure)Aluminum
Suspension - Front43mm inverted fork with DLC coating, adjustable rebound and compression damping, spring preload adjustability and top-out springsInverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Suspension - RearBottom-Link Uni-Trak® with top-out spring, stepless, dual-range (high/low-speed) compression damping, stepless rebound damping, fully adjustable spring preloadLink type, coil spring, oil damped
Rake25.5°23.2°
Steering Angle27°-
Trail110 mm / 4.3 in95 mm / 3.7 in
Wheel Travel - Front120 mm / 4.7 in-
Wheel Travel - Rear125 mm / 4.9 in-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2x 310mm discs 4 piston calipers2 x 320 mm Discs radial mount Brembo 4-piston calipers
Brakes - RearSingle 220 mm disc 1 piston caliperSingle 220mm disc, Nissin, 1-piston
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR17120/70ZR17M/C (58W) tubeless
Tyres - Rear190/55 ZR17190/50 ZR17 M/C (73W) tubeless