2019 Kawasaki ZX-10R Ninja vs 2026 KTM 990 RC-R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2019 Kawasaki ZX-10R Ninja 2019 Kawasaki ZX-10R Ninja

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
156.8 kW / 213 hp @ 13500 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
208 kg / 458.5 lbs
2026 KTM 990 RC-R 2026 KTM 990 RC-R

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Power
128.2 hp / 94.3 kW @ 9500 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
195 kg 430 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20192026
Make ModelKawasaki ZX-10R NinjaKTM 990 RC-R
Dimensions
Seat Height835 mm / 32.9 in845 mm / 33.3 in
Wheelbase1440 mm / 56.7 in1481 mm / 58.3 in
Ground Clearance145 mm / 5.7 in163 mm / 6.4 in
Height1145 mm / 45.0 in-
Length2085 mm / 82.0 in-
Width740 mm / 29.1 in-
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)208 195
Fuel Capacity17 Litres / 4.5 US gal15.7 litres / 4.1 US gal
Wet Weight208 kg / 458.5 lbs195 kg 430 lbs
Performance
Max Power156.8 kW / 213 hp @ 13500 rpm128.2 hp / 94.3 kW @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque114.9 Nm / 84.7 lb-ft @ 11200 rpm103 Nm / 75.9 lb-ft @ 6750 rpm
Engine
Displacement998 cc / 60.9 cu-in947 cc / 57.8 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinderFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Bore x Stroke76.0 x 55.0 mm92.5 x 70.4 mm
Compression Ratio13.0:113.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger
Emissions-EURO 5+
Engine Management-Bosch EMS with RBW
Fuel InductionFuel injection: Ø 47 mm x 4 with dual injection46mm DKK Dellorto throttle body
IgnitionTCBI with digital advance and Sport-Kawasaki Traction Control (S-KTRC) -
LubricationForced lubrication, wet sump with oil coolerForced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchWet multi-disc, manualPASC slipper clutch, cable operated
Final DriveSealed ChainChain 520 X-ring, 16:43
Final Drive Ratio2.294 (39/17)-
Gear Ratios1st 2.600 (39/15) 2nd 2.222 (40/18) 3rd 1.944 (35/18) 4th 1.722 (31/18) 5th 1.550 (31/20) 6th 1.391 (32/23)-
Primary Drive-42:76
Primary Drive Ratios1.681 (79/47)-
Transmission / Drive6-speed, return, cassette 6-Speed
Chassis
Frame TypeTwin spar, cast aluminiumChromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Suspension - Front43 mm inverted Balance Free Front Fork with external compression chamber, compression and rebound damping and spring preload adjustability, and top-out springs.WP APEX 48, open cartridge, compression & rebound (30 Clicks), preload (3 clicks)
Suspension - RearHorizontal Back-link with BFRC lite gas-charged shock with piggyback reservoir, compression and rebound damping and spring preload adjustability, and top-out springWP APEX - Monoshock, compression high-speed (3 turns) low-speed (30 clicks), rebound (30 clicks), preload (10 turns)
Rake25°-
Steering Angle27° / 27°-
Trail107-
Wheel Travel - Front120 mm / 4.7 in147 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Rear114 mm / 4.5 in134 mm / 5.3 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2x 330 mm semi-floating Brembo discs, 4-piston, dual radial-mount, Brembo M50 monobloc2 x 320mm discs, radially mounted 4 piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 220mm disc with aluminum single-piston caliperSingle 240 mm disc, single piston caliper
ABS-Standard
Tyres - Front120/70ZR17M/C (58W)120/70-ZR 17
Tyres - Rear190/55ZR17M/C (75W)180/55-ZR 17
Wheels-Cast aluminium
Wheels - Front-3.5 x 17
Wheels - Rear-5.5 x 17