2015 Kawasaki ZX-10R Ninja vs 2025 Harley-Davidson Sportster S

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2015 Kawasaki ZX-10R Ninja 2015 Kawasaki ZX-10R Ninja

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Power
199.8 hp / 147 kW @ 13000 rpm
Top Speed
296.6 km/h / 184.3 mph
Weight
198 kg / 436.3 lbs ABS 201 kg / 443.2 lbs
2025 Harley-Davidson Sportster S 2025 Harley-Davidson Sportster S

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, 60° V-twin Revolution Max 1250, Chain-driven, DOHC, hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, intake & exhaust VVT, four valves per cylinder
Power
121 hp / 90 kW @ 7500 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
228 kg / 502 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20152025
Make ModelKawasaki ZX-10R NinjaHarley Davidson Sportster S
Dimensions
Seat Height812 mm / 32 in765 mm / 30.1 in
Wheelbase1425 mm / 56.1 in1520 mm / 59.8 in
Ground Clearance135 mm / 5.3 in90 mm / 3.5 in
Height1115 mm / 43.9 in1085 mm / 42.7 in
Length1115 mm / 43.9 in2270 mm / 89.42 in
Seat Height (Laden)-734 mm / 28.9 in
Width715 mm / 28.0 in840 mm / 33.1 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)198 kg228
Dry Weight (kg)-221
Dry Weight-221 kg / 487 lbs
Fuel Capacity17 Litres / 4.5 US gal11.7 Litres / 3.1 US gal
Wet Weight198 kg / 436.3 lbs ABS 201 kg / 443.2 lbs228 kg / 502 lbs
Performance
Top Speed296.6 km/h / 184.3 mph -
Max Power199.8 hp / 147 kW @ 13000 rpm121 hp / 90 kW @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque114.3 Nm / 11.62 kg-m @ 1150 rpm126 Nm / 93 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
Standing Start ¼ Mile10.4 sec-
Engine
Displacement998 cc / 60.9 cu-in1252 cc / 76.4 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.Four stroke, 60° V-twin Revolution Max 1250, Chain-driven, DOHC, hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, intake & exhaust VVT, four valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke76 x 55 mm105 x 72.3 mm
Compression Ratio13.0:112.0:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled
Exhaust-2-into-1-into-2, catalyst in muffler
Fuel Consumption16.4 km/lit-
Fuel InductionDFIØ with four 47mm Keihin throttle bodies with oval sub-throttles, two injectors per cylinderElectronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
IgnitionTCBI with digital advance and Sport-Kawasaki Traction Control (S-KTRC) -
LubricationForced lubrication, wet sump with oil coolerSemi-dry sump
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchWet multi-disc, manualMechanical, 8 plate wet, assist & slip, 1090N
Final DriveSealed ChainBelt, 34/80 ratio
Final Drive Ratio 2.294 (39/17)-
Gear Ratios1st 2.600 (39/15) 2nd 2.053 (39/19) 3rd 1.737 (33/19) 4th 1.571 (33/21) 5th 1.444 (26/18) 6th 1.348 (31/23)1st 12.21 / 2nd 9.022 / 3rd 6.994 / 4th 5.641 / 5th 4.731 / 6th 4.131
Primary Drive-Gear, 49/89 ratio
Primary Drive Ratios 1.681 (79/47)-
Transmission / Drive6 Speed 6 Speed
Chassis
Frame TypeTwin spar, cast aluminiumStressed-member, high strength low alloy steel trellis frame; stamped, cast, and forged junctions; MIG welded; aluminum forged mid-structure
Suspension - Front43mm Big Piston Fork (BPF), rebound, compression and spring preload adjustability.43 mm inverted fork with compression, rebound and spring preload adjustability. Aluminium fork triple clamps
Suspension - RearHorizontal Back-link. High/low-speed compression, rebound and preload adjustable. 4.9in wheel travelLinkage-mounted, piggyback monoshock with compression, rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustability
Fork Angle-28°
Lean Angle-35°
Rake25.°30°
Swingarm-High strength low alloy steel, tubular sections, stamped x-member, forged axle junctions; MIG welded
Trail109.9 mm / 4.2 in148 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Front120 mm / 4.7 in92 mm / 3.6 in
Wheel Travel - Rear 140 mm / 5.5 in82 mm / 3.2 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2x 310 mm petal discs, radial-mount 4-piston calliperSingle 320mm rotor, radially mounted, monoblock, 4-piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 220mm petal discSingle 260mm solid uniform expansion rotor, floating single piston caliper
ABS-Standard
Rims - Front-4.5 x 17
Rims - Rear-5.0 x 16
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR17160/70TR17 73V Dunlop- Harley-Davidson Series, radial, GT503
Tyres - Rear190/55 ZR17180/70R16 77V Dunlop- Harley-Davidson Series, radial, GT503
Wheels-Aluminum cast, satin black