Kawasaki ZX-10R
207 hp, 998 cc, 454 lbs2016
Yamaha R1
170 hp, 998 cc, 428 lbs2004
EngineKawasaki ZX-10RYamaha R1
Displacement998 cc998 cc
Max power207 hp (@13 000 RPM)170 hp (@12 500 RPM)
Max torque84 lb ft (@11 500 RPM)78 lb ft (@10 500 RPM)
Redline13 500 RPM13 500 RPM
Idling speed1 200 RPM
ManagementFuel InjectionFuel Injection
LayoutDOHC Inline-4DOHC Inline-4
Compression13.00:112.40:1
Oil capacity3.60 quart
Oil type15W50, Motul 300V 15W50, Liqui Moly 15W50
Spark plug typeNGK CR9EK
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves1616
Bore76.0 mm77.0 mm
Stroke55.0 mm53.6 mm
Throttle bore47.0 mm
Weight to power2.19 lbs/hp2.52 lbs/hp
Power to weight1139 hp/2500lbs993 hp/2500lbs
GearboxKawasaki ZX-10RYamaha R1
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetWet
DriveChainChain
Chain type
Gears count66
Primary ratio1.512
Final drive2.647
1. gear2.533 (97 mph)
2. gear2.063 (119 mph)
3. gear1.762 (139 mph)
4. gear1.522 (161 mph)
5. gear1.364 (180 mph)
6. gear1.269 (194 mph)
ChasisKawasaki ZX-10RYamaha R1
Frame typeAluminum perimeterDiamond
Front susp.43mm USD, 4.69 in travelTelescopic fork - Coil spring/oil damper (120 mm travel)
Rear susp.Monoshock, 4.49 in travelSwingarm (link suspension) - Coil spring/gas-oil damper