2019 Kawasaki ZX-10R Ninja vs 2026 Yamaha YZF-R7

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 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
Year20192026
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 Clearance145 mm / 5.7 in135 mm / 5.3 in
Height1145 mm / 45.0 in1160 mm / 45.7 in
Length2085 mm / 82.0 in2070 mm / 81.5 in
Width740 mm / 29.1 in724 mm / 28.5 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)208 189
Fuel Capacity17 Litres / 4.5 US gal14 Litres / 3.7 US gal
Wet Weight208 kg / 458.5 lbs189 kg / 417 lbs
Performance
Max Power156.8 kW / 213 hp @ 13500 rpm35 kW / 47 hp @7750 rpm
Max Torque114.9 Nm / 84.7 lb-ft @ 11200 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 cylinderFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke76.0 x 55.0 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 InductionFuel injection: Ø 47 mm x 4 with dual injectionFuel 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 Ratio2.294 (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 Ratios1.681 (79/47)-
Transmission / Drive6-speed, return, cassette 6 Speed constant mesh
Chassis
Frame TypeTwin spar, cast aluminiumA high-strength steel frame with a rigid-mount aluminum center
Suspension - Front43 mm inverted Balance Free Front Fork with external compression chamber, compression and rebound damping and spring preload adjustability, and top-out springs.Telescopic fork adjustable for preload, rebound and compression
Suspension - RearHorizontal Back-link with BFRC lite gas-charged shock with piggyback reservoir, compression and rebound damping and spring preload adjustability, and top-out springLinked-type Monocross shock, adjustable preload and rebound
Rake25°24°
Steering Angle27° / 27°-
Trail10791 mm / 3.6 in
Wheel Travel - Front120 mm / 4.7 in119 mm / 4.7 in
Wheel Travel - Rear114 mm / 4.5 in122 mm / 4.8 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2x 330 mm semi-floating Brembo discs, 4-piston, dual radial-mount, Brembo M50 monobloc2x 298mm discs, 4-piston calipers
Brakes - RearSingle 220mm disc with aluminum single-piston caliperSingle 245mm disc, single piston caliper
ABS-Standard
Tyres - Front120/70ZR17M/C (58W)120/70ZR17 Bridgestone- BATTLAX HYPERSPORT S23F
Tyres - Rear190/55ZR17M/C (75W)180/55ZR17 Bridgestone- BATTLAX HYPERSPORT S23R