2016 Kawasaki ZX-10R Ninja vs 2025 Harley-Davidson Sportster S

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2016 Kawasaki ZX-10R Ninja 2016 Kawasaki ZX-10R Ninja

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Power
154.5 kW / 210 hp @ 13000 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
204 kg / 449.8 lbs ABS 206 kg / 454.2 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
Year20162025
Make ModelKawasaki ZX-10R NinjaHarley Davidson Sportster S
Dimensions
Seat Height835 mm / 32.9 in765 mm / 30.1 in
Wheelbase1440 mm / 56.7 in1520 mm / 59.8 in
Ground Clearance144 mm / 5.7 in90 mm / 3.5 in
Height1145 mm / 45.1 in1085 mm / 42.7 in
Length1145 mm / 45.1 in2270 mm / 89.42 in
Seat Height (Laden)-734 mm / 28.9 in
Width739 mm / 29.1 in840 mm / 33.1 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)204 kg228
Dry Weight (kg)-221
Dry Weight-221 kg / 487 lbs
Fuel Capacity17 Litres / 4.5 gal11.7 Litres / 3.1 US gal
Wet Weight204 kg / 449.8 lbs ABS 206 kg / 454.2 lbs228 kg / 502 lbs
Performance
Max Power154.5 kW / 210 hp @ 13000 rpm121 hp / 90 kW @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque113.5 Nm / 83.7 lb-ft @ 11600 rpm126 Nm / 93 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
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 InductionDFIØ with four 47mm Keihin throttle bodies, 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 Ratio2.471 (42/17)-
Gear Ratios1st 2.611(47/18) 2nd 1.947 (37/19) 3rd 1.545 (34/22) 4th 1.333 (32/24) 5th 1.154 (30/26) 6th 1.036 (29/28)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 Ratios1.556 (84/54)-
Transmission / Drive6 Speed 6 Speed
Chassis
Frame TypeAluminum perimeterStressed-member, high strength low alloy steel trellis frame; stamped, cast, and forged junctions; MIG welded; aluminum forged mid-structure
Suspension - Front43mm inverted Showa Balance Free Fork, adjustable stepless rebound and compression damping, spring preload adjustability43 mm inverted fork with compression, rebound and spring preload adjustability. Aluminium fork triple clamps
Suspension - RearHorizontal back-link with gas-charged shock, stepless, dual-range (low/high-speed) compression damping, stepless rebound damping, fully adjustable spring preloadLinkage-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
Trail106.68 mm / 4.2 in148 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Front120 mm / 4.7 in92 mm / 3.6 in
Wheel Travel - Rear 114.5 mm / 4.5 in82 mm / 3.2 in
Electronics
Equipment / FeaturesKawasaki Launch Control Mode (KLCM), Sport Kawasaki TRaction Control (S-KTRC), Kawasaki Engine Braking Control, Electronic Throttle Valve (ETV) and Kawasaki Quick Shifter (KQS)-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2x 330 mm floating discs, dual radial-mounted 4-piston callipersSingle 320mm rotor, radially mounted, monoblock, 4-piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 220mm disc with aluminum single-piston caliperSingle 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