2016 Kawasaki ZX-10R Ninja vs 2026 KTM 990 RC-R

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
2026 KTM 990 RC-R 2026 KTM 990 RC-R

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Power
128.2 hp / 94.3 kW @ 9500 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
195 kg 430 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20162026
Make ModelKawasaki ZX-10R NinjaKTM 990 RC-R
Dimensions
Seat Height835 mm / 32.9 in845 mm / 33.3 in
Wheelbase1440 mm / 56.7 in1481 mm / 58.3 in
Ground Clearance144 mm / 5.7 in163 mm / 6.4 in
Height1145 mm / 45.1 in-
Length1145 mm / 45.1 in-
Width739 mm / 29.1 in-
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)204 kg195
Fuel Capacity17 Litres / 4.5 gal15.7 litres / 4.1 US gal
Wet Weight204 kg / 449.8 lbs ABS 206 kg / 454.2 lbs195 kg 430 lbs
Performance
Max Power154.5 kW / 210 hp @ 13000 rpm128.2 hp / 94.3 kW @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque113.5 Nm / 83.7 lb-ft @ 11600 rpm103 Nm / 75.9 lb-ft @ 6750 rpm
Engine
Displacement998 cc / 60.9 cu-in947 cc / 57.8 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Bore x Stroke76 x 55 mm92.5 x 70.4 mm
Compression Ratio13.0:113.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger
Emissions-EURO 5+
Engine Management-Bosch EMS with RBW
Fuel InductionDFIØ with four 47mm Keihin throttle bodies, two injectors per cylinder46mm DKK Dellorto throttle body
IgnitionTCBI with digital advance and Sport-Kawasaki Traction Control (S-KTRC) -
LubricationForced lubrication, wet sump with oil coolerForced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchWet multi-disc, manualPASC slipper clutch, cable operated
Final DriveSealed ChainChain 520 X-ring, 16:43
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)-
Primary Drive-42:76
Primary Drive Ratios1.556 (84/54)-
Transmission / Drive6 Speed 6-Speed
Chassis
Frame TypeAluminum perimeterChromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Suspension - Front43mm inverted Showa Balance Free Fork, adjustable stepless rebound and compression damping, spring preload adjustabilityWP APEX 48, open cartridge, compression & rebound (30 Clicks), preload (3 clicks)
Suspension - RearHorizontal back-link with gas-charged shock, stepless, dual-range (low/high-speed) compression damping, stepless rebound damping, fully adjustable spring preloadWP APEX - Monoshock, compression high-speed (3 turns) low-speed (30 clicks), rebound (30 clicks), preload (10 turns)
Rake25°-
Trail106.68 mm / 4.2 in-
Wheel Travel - Front120 mm / 4.7 in147 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Rear 114.5 mm / 4.5 in134 mm / 5.3 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 callipers2 x 320mm discs, radially mounted 4 piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 220mm disc with aluminum single-piston caliperSingle 240 mm disc, single piston caliper
ABS-Standard
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR17120/70-ZR 17
Tyres - Rear190/55 ZR17180/55-ZR 17
Wheels-Cast aluminium
Wheels - Front-3.5 x 17
Wheels - Rear-5.5 x 17