2016 Kawasaki ZX-10R Ninja vs 2026 Suzuki GSX-R 1000/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 Suzuki GSX-R 1000/R 2026 Suzuki GSX-R 1000/R

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, DOHC
Power
143.5 kW / 195 hp @ 13200 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
203 kg / 447.5 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20162026
Make ModelKawasaki ZX-10R NinjaSuzuki GSX-R 1000/R
Dimensions
Seat Height835 mm / 32.9 in825 mm / 32.5 in
Wheelbase1440 mm / 56.7 in1420mm / 55.9 in
Ground Clearance144 mm / 5.7 in130 mm / 5.1 in
Height1145 mm / 45.1 in1145 mm / 45.1 in
Length1145 mm / 45.1 in2075 mm / 81.7 in
Width739 mm / 29.1 in705 mm / 27.8 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)204 kg203
Fuel Capacity17 Litres / 4.5 gal16 Litres / 3.5 US gal
Wet Weight204 kg / 449.8 lbs ABS 206 kg / 454.2 lbs203 kg / 447.5 lbs
Performance
Max Power154.5 kW / 210 hp @ 13000 rpm143.5 kW / 195 hp @ 13200 rpm
Max Torque113.5 Nm / 83.7 lb-ft @ 11600 rpm110 Nm / 81.1 lb-ft @ 11000 rpm
Engine
Displacement998 cc / 60.9 cu-in998.6 cc / 60.9 cub. in
Engine DetailFour stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, DOHC
Bore x Stroke76 x 55 mm76.0 x 55.1 mm
Compression Ratio13.0:113.8:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled
Exhaust-Akrapovič
Fuel InductionDFIØ with four 47mm Keihin throttle bodies, two injectors per cylinderFuel Injection
IgnitionTCBI with digital advance and Sport-Kawasaki Traction Control (S-KTRC) Electronic ignition Transistorized
LubricationForced lubrication, wet sump with oil coolerWet sump
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchWet multi-disc, manualWet, multi-plate type, SCAS-equipped
Final DriveSealed ChainChain, DID525HV3, 120 links
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 Ratios1.556 (84/54)-
Transmission / Drive6 Speed 6 Speed, constant mesh
Chassis
Frame TypeAluminum perimeterAluminum
Suspension - Front43mm inverted Showa Balance Free Fork, adjustable stepless rebound and compression damping, spring preload adjustabilityInverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Suspension - RearHorizontal back-link with gas-charged shock, stepless, dual-range (low/high-speed) compression damping, stepless rebound damping, fully adjustable spring preloadLink type, coil spring, oil damped
Rake25°23.2°
Trail106.68 mm / 4.2 in95 mm / 3.7 in
Wheel Travel - Front120 mm / 4.7 in-
Wheel Travel - Rear 114.5 mm / 4.5 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 320 mm Discs radial mount Brembo 4-piston calipers
Brakes - RearSingle 220mm disc with aluminum single-piston caliperSingle 220mm disc, Nissin, 1-piston
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR17120/70ZR17M/C (58W) tubeless
Tyres - Rear190/55 ZR17190/50 ZR17 M/C (73W) tubeless