Positioned in Kawasaki's sport motorcycle lineup, the 2025 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R relies on a 998 cc (60.9 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 203 HP (148.2 kW) at 13,200 rpm while maximum torque reaches 114.9 Nm (84.8 lb-ft) at 11,400 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 203.4 HP per liter and a 1,800 rpm working window between peak torque (11,400 rpm) and peak power (13,200 rpm), the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.
On the scales, the Ninja ZX-10R measures 207 kg (456 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.98 HP/kg (1.02 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 835 mm (32.9 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,450 mm (57.1 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 17.03-liter (4.5 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 5.9 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 289 km (180 miles) between fill-ups.
Within MotoLibrary's Kawasaki archive, this model family spans 15 indexed model years from 2007 to 2025, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
203.4 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.98 HP/kg (1.02 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
11,400–13,200 rpm
Theoretical Range
~289 km (180 mi)
Engine
Displacement998.0 ccm (60.90 cubic inches)
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke
Power203.0 HP (148.2 kW)) @ 13200 RPM
Torque114.9 Nm (11.7 kgf-m or 84.8 ft.lbs) @ 11400 RPM
Compression13.0:1
Bore x Stroke76.0 x 55.0 mm (3.0 x 2.2 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. DFI® with 47mm Mikuni throttle bodies (4) with oval sub-throttles, two injectors per cylinder
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionTCBI with digital advance and Sport-Kawasaki Traction Control (S-KTRC)
LubricationForced lubrication, wet sump with oil cooler
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet multi-disc, manual
DrivelineSealed chain
Performance
Fuel Consumption5.90 litres/100 km (16.9 km/l or 39.87 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases136.9 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Emission DetailsEuro 5
ExhaustHeat-resistant titanium alloy
Chassis
Frame TypeTwin spar, cast aluminium
Rake25.0°
Trail105 mm (4.1 inches)
Front Suspension43mm inverted Balance Free Fork, adjustable stepless rebound and compression damping, spring preload adjustability
Front Travel120 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear SuspensionHorizontal Back-link with gas-charged shock and top-out spring. Compression damping
Rear Travel115 mm (4.5 inches)
Wheelbase1450 mm (57.1 inches)
Ground Clearance135 mm (5.3 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre190/55-ZR17
Front BrakesDouble disc. Floating discs. 4 piston. Optional ABS.
Front Brake Ø330 mm (13.0 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc. Single piston. Optional ABS.
Rear Brake Ø220 mm (8.7 inches)
Wheels3-spoke
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl.207.0 kg (456.4 pounds)
Seat Height835 mm (32.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Height1185 mm (46.7 inches)
Overall Length2085 mm (82.1 inches)
Overall Width750 mm (29.5 inches)
Fuel Capacity17.03 litres (4.50 US gallons)
Other
StarterElectric
Color OptionsLime Green/Ebony/Pearl Blizzard White, Metallic Graphite Gray/Metallic Diablo Black
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Seat Height
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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