2016 Kawasaki ZX-10R Ninja vs 2026 Yamaha YZF-R7

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2016 Kawasaki ZX-10R Ninja 2016 Kawasaki ZX-10R Ninja

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Power
154.5 kW / 210 hp @ 13000 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
204 kg / 449.8 lbs ABS 206 kg / 454.2 lbs
2026 Yamaha YZF-R7 2026 Yamaha YZF-R7

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
54 kW / 72.4 hp @ 8750 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
189 kg / 417 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20162026
Make ModelKawasaki ZX-10R NinjaYamaha YZF-R7
Dimensions
Seat Height835 mm / 32.9 in831 mm / 32.7 in
Wheelbase1440 mm / 56.7 in1395 mm / 54.9 in
Ground Clearance144 mm / 5.7 in135 mm / 5.3 in
Height1145 mm / 45.1 in1160 mm / 45.7 in
Length1145 mm / 45.1 in2070 mm / 81.5 in
Width739 mm / 29.1 in724 mm / 28.5 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)204 kg189
Fuel Capacity17 Litres / 4.5 gal14 Litres / 3.7 US gal
Wet Weight204 kg / 449.8 lbs ABS 206 kg / 454.2 lbs189 kg / 417 lbs
Performance
Max Power154.5 kW / 210 hp @ 13000 rpm35 kW / 47 hp @7750 rpm
Max Torque113.5 Nm / 83.7 lb-ft @ 11600 rpm68 Nm / 50 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Engine
Displacement998 cc / 60.9 cu-in689 cc / 42.04 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke76 x 55 mm80 x 68.6 mm
Compression Ratio13.0:111.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled
Emissions-Euro 5
Exhaust-Integrated 2-into-1 exhaust pipes and muffler
Fuel InductionDFIØ with four 47mm Keihin throttle bodies, two injectors per cylinderFuel injection with YCC-T
IgnitionTCBI with digital advance and Sport-Kawasaki Traction Control (S-KTRC) TCI Transistor Controlled Ignition
LubricationForced lubrication, wet sump with oil coolerWet sump
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchWet multi-disc, manualMultiplate wet clutch, with Assist & Slipper clutch
Final DriveSealed ChainChain
Final Drive Ratio2.471 (42/17)-
Gear Ratios1st 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 Ratios1.556 (84/54)-
Transmission / Drive6 Speed 6 Speed constant mesh
Chassis
Frame TypeAluminum perimeterA high-strength steel frame with a rigid-mount aluminum center
Suspension - Front43mm inverted Showa Balance Free Fork, adjustable stepless rebound and compression damping, spring preload adjustabilityTelescopic fork adjustable for preload, rebound and compression
Suspension - RearHorizontal back-link with gas-charged shock, stepless, dual-range (low/high-speed) compression damping, stepless rebound damping, fully adjustable spring preloadLinked-type Monocross shock, adjustable preload and rebound
Rake25°24°
Trail106.68 mm / 4.2 in91 mm / 3.6 in
Wheel Travel - Front120 mm / 4.7 in119 mm / 4.7 in
Wheel Travel - Rear 114.5 mm / 4.5 in122 mm / 4.8 in
Electronics
Equipment / FeaturesKawasaki 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 - Front2x 330 mm floating discs, dual radial-mounted 4-piston callipers2x 298mm discs, 4-piston calipers
Brakes - RearSingle 220mm disc with aluminum single-piston caliperSingle 245mm disc, single piston caliper
ABS-Standard
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR17120/70ZR17 Bridgestone- BATTLAX HYPERSPORT S23F
Tyres - Rear190/55 ZR17180/55ZR17 Bridgestone- BATTLAX HYPERSPORT S23R