| General |
| Year | 2016 | 2016 |
| Make Model | Yamaha YZF 1000 R1 | Kawasaki ZX-10R Ninja |
| Dimensions |
| Seat Height | 830 mm / 32.7 in | 835 mm / 32.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 1419 mm / 55.9 in | 1440 mm / 56.7 in |
| Ground Clearance | 135mm / 5.3 in | 144 mm / 5.7 in |
| Height | 1150 mm / 45.3 in | 1145 mm / 45.1 in |
| Length | 2054 mm / 80.9 in | 1145 mm / 45.1 in |
| Width | 690 mm / 27.2 in | 739 mm / 29.1 in |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Fuel Capacity | 17 Liters / 4.5 US gal | 17 Litres / 4.5 gal |
| Wet Weight | 199 kg / 439 lbs | 204 kg / 449.8 lbs ABS 206 kg / 454.2 lbs |
| Performance |
| Max Power | 147.1 kW / 200.0 PS @ 13500 rpm | 146 kW / 200 hp @ 13000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 112.4 Nm / 11.5 kg-m @ 11500 rpm | 113.5 Nm / 83.7 lb-ft @ 11600 rpm |
| Engine |
| Displacement | 998 cc / 60.9 cu-in | 998 cc / 60.9 cu-in |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Bore x Stroke | 79.0 x 50.9 mm | 76 x 55 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 | 13.0:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Engine Management | YCC-T, YCC-I, PWR, TCS, LCS, LIF, SCS, QSS, CCU & SCU | - |
| Fuel Induction | Fuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I | DFIØ with four 47mm Keihin throttle bodies, two injectors per cylinder |
| Ignition | TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition | TCBI with digital advance and Sport-Kawasaki Traction Control (S-KTRC) |
| Lubrication | Wet sump | Forced lubrication, wet sump with oil cooler |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Wet, Multiple Disc | Wet multi-disc, manual |
| Final Drive | "O" ring chain | Sealed Chain |
| Final Drive Ratio | - | 2.471 (42/17) |
| Gear Ratios | - | 1st 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 Ratios | - | 1.556 (84/54) |
| Transmission / Drive | 6-speed w/multiplate slipper clutch | 6 Speed |
| Chassis |
| Frame Type | - | Aluminum perimeter |
| Suspension - Front | 43mm KYBø inverted fork; fully adjustable | 43mm inverted Showa Balance Free Fork, adjustable stepless rebound and compression damping, spring preload adjustability |
| Suspension - Rear | KYB® Single shock w/piggyback reservoir, 4-way adjustable | Horizontal back-link with gas-charged shock, stepless, dual-range (low/high-speed) compression damping, stepless rebound damping, fully adjustable spring preload |
| Rake | - | 25° |
| Trail | - | 106.68 mm / 4.2 in |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 114.5 mm / 4.5 in |
| Electronics |
| Equipment / Features | - | Kawasaki 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 - Front | 2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers, UBS ABS | 2x 330 mm floating discs, dual radial-mounted 4-piston callipers |
| Brakes - Rear | Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper, UBS ABS | Single 220mm disc with aluminum single-piston caliper |
| Tyres - Front | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Tyres - Rear | 190/55 ZR17 | 190/55 ZR17 |