2019 Kawasaki ZX-10R Ninja vs 2026 Suzuki GSX-R 1000/R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2019 Kawasaki ZX-10R Ninja 2019 Kawasaki ZX-10R Ninja

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
156.8 kW / 213 hp @ 13500 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
208 kg / 458.5 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
Year20192026
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 Clearance145 mm / 5.7 in130 mm / 5.1 in
Height1145 mm / 45.0 in1145 mm / 45.1 in
Length2085 mm / 82.0 in2075 mm / 81.7 in
Width740 mm / 29.1 in705 mm / 27.8 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)208 203
Fuel Capacity17 Litres / 4.5 US gal16 Litres / 3.5 US gal
Wet Weight208 kg / 458.5 lbs203 kg / 447.5 lbs
Performance
Max Power156.8 kW / 213 hp @ 13500 rpm143.5 kW / 195 hp @ 13200 rpm
Max Torque114.9 Nm / 84.7 lb-ft @ 11200 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 cylinderFour stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, DOHC
Bore x Stroke76.0 x 55.0 mm76.0 x 55.1 mm
Compression Ratio13.0:113.8:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled
Exhaust-Akrapovič
Fuel InductionFuel injection: Ø 47 mm x 4 with dual injectionFuel 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 Ratio2.294 (39/17)-
Gear Ratios1st 2.600 (39/15) 2nd 2.222 (40/18) 3rd 1.944 (35/18) 4th 1.722 (31/18) 5th 1.550 (31/20) 6th 1.391 (32/23)-
Primary Drive Ratios1.681 (79/47)-
Transmission / Drive6-speed, return, cassette 6 Speed, constant mesh
Chassis
Frame TypeTwin spar, cast aluminiumAluminum
Suspension - Front43 mm inverted Balance Free Front Fork with external compression chamber, compression and rebound damping and spring preload adjustability, and top-out springs.Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Suspension - RearHorizontal Back-link with BFRC lite gas-charged shock with piggyback reservoir, compression and rebound damping and spring preload adjustability, and top-out springLink type, coil spring, oil damped
Rake25°23.2°
Steering Angle27° / 27°-
Trail10795 mm / 3.7 in
Wheel Travel - Front120 mm / 4.7 in-
Wheel Travel - Rear114 mm / 4.5 in-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2x 330 mm semi-floating Brembo discs, 4-piston, dual radial-mount, Brembo M50 monobloc2 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 - Front120/70ZR17M/C (58W)120/70ZR17M/C (58W) tubeless
Tyres - Rear190/55ZR17M/C (75W)190/50 ZR17 M/C (73W) tubeless