| General |
| Year | 2016 | 2026 |
| Make Model | Kawasaki ZX-10R Ninja | Suzuki GSX-R 1000/R |
| Dimensions |
| Seat Height | 835 mm / 32.9 in | 825 mm / 32.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 1440 mm / 56.7 in | 1420mm / 55.9 in |
| Ground Clearance | 144 mm / 5.7 in | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Height | 1145 mm / 45.1 in | 1145 mm / 45.1 in |
| Length | 1145 mm / 45.1 in | 2075 mm / 81.7 in |
| Width | 739 mm / 29.1 in | 705 mm / 27.8 in |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Wet Weight (kg) | 204 kg | 203 |
| Fuel Capacity | 17 Litres / 4.5 gal | 16 Litres / 3.5 US gal |
| Wet Weight | 204 kg / 449.8 lbs ABS 206 kg / 454.2 lbs | 203 kg / 447.5 lbs |
| Performance |
| Max Power | 154.5 kW / 210 hp @ 13000 rpm | 143.5 kW / 195 hp @ 13200 rpm |
| Max Torque | 113.5 Nm / 83.7 lb-ft @ 11600 rpm | 110 Nm / 81.1 lb-ft @ 11000 rpm |
| Engine |
| Displacement | 998 cc / 60.9 cu-in | 998.6 cc / 60.9 cub. in |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, DOHC |
| Bore x Stroke | 76 x 55 mm | 76.0 x 55.1 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 | 13.8:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Exhaust | - | Akrapovič |
| Fuel Induction | DFIØ with four 47mm Keihin throttle bodies, two injectors per cylinder | Fuel Injection |
| Ignition | TCBI with digital advance and Sport-Kawasaki Traction Control (S-KTRC) | Electronic ignition Transistorized |
| Lubrication | Forced lubrication, wet sump with oil cooler | Wet sump |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc, manual | Wet, multi-plate type, SCAS-equipped |
| Final Drive | Sealed Chain | Chain, DID525HV3, 120 links |
| Final Drive Ratio | 2.471 (42/17) | - |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 2.611(47/18) 2nd 1.947 (37/19) 3rd 1.545 (34/22) 4th 1.333 (32/24) 5th 1.154 (30/26) 6th 1.036 (29/28) | - |
| Primary Drive Ratios | 1.556 (84/54) | - |
| Transmission / Drive | 6 Speed | 6 Speed, constant mesh |
| Chassis |
| Frame Type | Aluminum perimeter | Aluminum |
| Suspension - Front | 43mm inverted Showa Balance Free Fork, adjustable stepless rebound and compression damping, spring preload adjustability | Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Suspension - Rear | Horizontal back-link with gas-charged shock, stepless, dual-range (low/high-speed) compression damping, stepless rebound damping, fully adjustable spring preload | Link type, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rake | 25° | 23.2° |
| Trail | 106.68 mm / 4.2 in | 95 mm / 3.7 in |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 120 mm / 4.7 in | - |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 114.5 mm / 4.5 in | - |
| Electronics |
| Equipment / Features | Kawasaki Launch Control Mode (KLCM), Sport Kawasaki TRaction Control (S-KTRC), Kawasaki Engine Braking Control, Electronic Throttle Valve (ETV) and Kawasaki Quick Shifter (KQS) | - |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front | 2x 330 mm floating discs, dual radial-mounted 4-piston callipers | 2 x 320 mm Discs radial mount Brembo 4-piston calipers |
| Brakes - Rear | Single 220mm disc with aluminum single-piston caliper | Single 220mm disc, Nissin, 1-piston |
| Tyres - Front | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) tubeless |
| Tyres - Rear | 190/55 ZR17 | 190/50 ZR17 M/C (73W) tubeless |