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2026Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR Performance
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2026 Kawasaki Ninja ZX 10RR Performance is a homologation-special superbike aimed at experienced riders who spend serious time on track days and club racing. Its 998 cc in-line four delivers 200 hp with a race-bred chassis, Brembo front brakes and fully adjustable Balance Free suspension. It is best known as the road-legal version of Kawasaki's World Superbike weapon.
- Capacity
- 998.0 ccm
- Engine
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Dry weight
- 191.1 kg
- Seat height
- 826 mm
- Power
- 200.2 HP (148.9 kW) @ 13200 RPM
What’s new for the 2026 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR Performance
vs the 2025| Spec | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 188.0 HP (140.2 kW) @ 11500 RPM | 200.2 HP (148.9 kW) @ 13200 RPM |
| Torque | 110.8 Nm (11.3 kgf-m or 81.7 ft.lbs) @ 11500 RPM | 111.9 Nm (11.4 kgf-m or 82.5 ft.lbs) @ 11300 RPM |
| Dry weight | — | 191.1 kg (421.3 pounds) |
| Seat height | 836 mm (32.9 inches) | 826 mm (32.5 inches) |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built primarily for track days and competitive circuit riding, with road use as a secondary, less comfortable afterthought.
- Built for
- A race-bred, high-revving in-line four with premium Brembo and Showa/KYB-derived suspension components that rewards precision and punishes hesitation.
- Not ideal for
- Not suited for new riders, daily commuting, passengers, long-distance touring, or any unpaved surfaces.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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Engine
- Capacity
- 998.0 ccm
- Power
- 200.2 HP (148.9 kW) @ 13200 RPM
- Torque
- 111.9 Nm (11.4 kgf-m) @ 11300 RPM
- Engine type
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Fuel consumption
- 6.10 litres/100 km (16.4 km/l)
- Power/weight ratio
- 1.0476 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 76.0 x 55.0 mm
- Compression
- 13.0:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- Digital
- 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
- 1181 mm
- Seat height
- 826 mm
- Dry weight
- 191.1 kg
- Wet weight
- 208.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 17.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- 135 mm
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Twin spar, cast aluminium
- Front suspension
- 43mm inverted Balance Free Fork, adjustable stepless rebound and compression damping, spring preload adjustability
- Rear suspension
- Horizontal Back-link with BFRC lite gas-charged shock, piggyback reservoir, compression and rebound damping and spring preload adjustability, and top-out spring
- Front wheel travel
- 119 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 107 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 25.0°
- Trail
- 104 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Double disc. ABS. Brembo, 4 opposed pistons
- Front brakes diameter
- 330 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. ABS. Single piston
- Rear brakes diameter
- 220 mm
- ABS
- Yes
- Front tyre
- 120/70 ZR17
- Rear tyre
- 190/55 ZR17
Other
- Color options
- Grey
- Comments
- With ram air: 213 PS.
Specs last verified against published sources: .
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 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 998 cc | 998 cc | 998 cc | 998 cc |
| Dry weight | — | — | — | 191 kg |
| Seat height | 835 mm | 835 mm | 836 mm | 826 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 17 L | 17 L | 17 L | 17 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR Performance?
The 2026 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR Performance has a Capacity of 998.0 ccm (60.90 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR Performance have?
The 2026 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR Performance has a Power of 200.2 HP (148.9 kW) @ 13200 RPM.
How many gears does the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR Performance have?
The 2026 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR Performance has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR Performance?
The 2026 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR Performance has a Torque of 111.9 Nm (11.4 kgf-m or 82.5 ft.lbs) @ 11300 RPM.
How much does the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR Performance weigh?
The 2026 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR Performance has a Dry weight of 191.1 kg (421.3 pounds).
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