Sportbikes

2025Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R

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The 2025 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R is a track-focused superbike designed for experienced riders seeking ultimate performance. Its 998cc inline-four engine delivers 196 horsepower and advanced electronics including Sport Kawasaki Traction Control, making it renowned for dominating closed circuits and demanding road riding. Built for speed and precision, this machine represents the pinnacle of modern sportbike engineering. A factory ABS option was also available.

Capacity: 998.0 ccm
Engine: In-line four, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Wet weight: 207.0 kg
Seat height: 836 mm
Power: 196.0 HP (146.0 kW) @ 11500 RPM

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What’s new for the 2025 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R

vs the 2024

Spec	2024	2025
Power	179.6 HP (132.1 kW) @ 13200 RPM	196.0 HP (146.0 kW) @ 11500 RPM
Dry weight	206.0 kg (454.2 pounds)	not listed
Front suspension	43mm inverted fork with DLC coating, adjustable rebound and compression damping, spring preload adjustability and top-out springs / 4.7 in.	43mm inverted Balance Free Fork, adjustable stepless rebound and compression damping, spring preload adjustability
Rear suspension	Uni-Trak® with top-out spring, stepless, dual-range (high/low-speed) compression damping, stepless rebound damping, fully adjustable spring preload / 4.9 in.	Horizontal Back-link with gas-charged shock and top-out spring. Compression damping
Front brakes	Double disc	Double disc. Floating discs. 4 piston. Optional ABS.
Rear brakes	Single disc	Single disc. Single piston. Optional ABS.

Other years 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail5%

Cornering95%

City riding30%

Daily riding30%

Touring25%

Two-up15%

Track97%

Best for: Built primarily for track days and high-speed sport riding, with road use very much a secondary consideration.
Built for: A razor-sharp, high-revving in-line four that rewards precise inputs and aggressive riding with blistering acceleration and pinpoint cornering ability.
Not ideal for: This is not a good fit for new riders, commuters seeking comfort, or anyone planning long-distance touring or two-up travel.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

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Your height

Inseam (optional)

Units

At 836mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with balls of both feet on the 2025 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R, with a cramped knee angle of around 75 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Fuel per litre

Riding a year

Based on the maker's published fuel consumption and tank size. Real-world figures depend on how and where you ride, and the last litres of a tank are reserve. Prices shown greyed are examples - type your own.

Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 998.0 ccm
Power: 196.0 HP (146.0 kW) @ 11500 RPM
CO2 Emissions: 140 CO2 g/km
EPA Certificate No.: SKAXC.998AAK-017-R02
EPA Est. Fuel Consumption: 5.96 L/100km (39.5 US mpg)
EPA CO Emissions: 2.0 CO g/km
Torque: 113.8 Nm (11.6 kgf-m) @ 11300 RPM
Engine type: In-line four, four-stroke
Fuel consumption: 5.90 litres/100 km (16.9 km/l)
Power/weight ratio: 0.9469 HP/kg (wet)
Bore x stroke: 76.0 x 55.0 mm
Compression: 13.0:1
Cooling system: Liquid
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric
Ignition: TCBI with digital advance and Sport-Kawasaki Traction Control (S-KTRC)
Aspiration: Naturally aspirated
Valves per cylinder: 4
Lubrication system: Forced lubrication, wet sump with oil cooler

Transmission

Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Chain
Clutch: Wet multi-disc, manual

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1450 mm
Overall length: 2085 mm
Overall width: 749 mm
Overall height: 1186 mm
Seat height: 836 mm
Wet weight: 207.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 17.00 litres
Ground clearance: 135 mm
Dry weight: Not on record - add it

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Aluminum perimeter
Front suspension: 43mm inverted Balance Free Fork, adjustable stepless rebound and compression damping, spring preload adjustability
Rear suspension: Horizontal Back-link with gas-charged shock and top-out spring. Compression damping
Front wheel travel: 119 mm
Rear wheel travel: 114 mm
Rake (fork angle): 25.0°
Trail: 104 mm

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Double disc. Floating discs. 4 piston. Optional ABS.
Front brakes diameter: 330 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc. Single piston. Optional ABS.
Rear brakes diameter: 220 mm
ABS: Optional
Front tyre: 120/70 ZR17
Rear tyre: 190/55 ZR17

Other

Color options: Lime Green/Ebony/Pearl Blizzard White, Metallic Graphite Gray/Metallic Diablo Black
Fuel Tank Material: Metal

Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

What changed, year to year

Differences highlighted

Specification	2005	2011	2016	2022	2025	2027
Capacity	998 cc	998 cc	998 cc	998 cc	998 cc	998 cc
Dry weight	170 kg	198 kg	198 kg	—	—	193 kg
Seat height	826 mm	813 mm	813 mm	835 mm	836 mm	826 mm
Fuel capacity	17 L	17 L	17 L	17 L	17 L	17 L