The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R KRT motorcycle specifications include a 998 cc (60.90 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 207 kg (456.4 lb).
Key specifications
The 2021 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R KRT compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Kawasaki models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Kawasaki database average.
About 45% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 80th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 48th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 75th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 11% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 56th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Dimensions compared with Kawasaki average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Kawasaki models where that dimension is available.
2,085
2,122
Close to average.
749
833
10% below average.
1,186
1,175
Close to average.
1,450
1,441
Close to average.
835
801
4% above average.
135
187
28% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-ZR17 |
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| Rear tire size | 190/55-ZR17 |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 288 km |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.38:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Sport |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 998 cc (60.90 cu in) |
| Torque | 113.5 Nm (11.6 kgf-m or 83.7 ft.lbs) @ 11,600 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 76.0 x 55 mm (3.0 x 2.2 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 13.0:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection. DFI® with 47mm Mikuni throttle bodies (4) with oval sub-throttles, two injectors per cylinder |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | TCBI with digital advance and Sport-Kawasaki Traction Control (S-KTRC) |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Forced lubrication, wet sump with oil cooler |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc, manual |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Aluminum Twin Spar Backbone |
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| Front suspension | 43mm inverted Balance Free Fork, adjustable stepless rebound and compression damping, spring preload adjustability |
| Rear suspension | Horizontal Back-link with gas-charged shock and top-out spring. Compression damping |
| Front wheel travel | 119 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 114 mm (4.5 inches) |
| Rake | 25.0° |
| Trail | 107 mm (4.2 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. Brembo. Floating discs. Optional ABS. |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc. Brembo. Optional ABS. |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 190/55-ZR17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 207 kg (456.4 lb) |
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| Seat height | 835 mm (32.9 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,085 mm (82.1 inches) |
| Overall width | 749 mm (29.5 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,186 mm (46.7 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,450 mm (57.1 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 135 mm (5.3 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 17.00 L (4.49 US gal) |
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| Fuel consumption | 5.90 L/100 km (16.9 km/l or 39.87 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 136.9 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Electrical and instruments
| Instruments | Digital TFT Color Instrumentation |
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| Lights | All LED Lighting |
Other specifications
| Color options | Lime Green/Ebony/Pearl Blizzard White |
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| Exhaust system | Titanium Alloy |
| Price as new | US$ 15699. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Comments | Special Kawasaki Racing Team (KRT) edition. Kawasaki Launch Control Mode (KLCM), Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock Brake System (KIBS), Kawasaki Sport Traction Control (S-KTRC), Kawasaki Engine Braking Control, Kawasaki Quick Shifter (KQS) (upshift only), Kawasaki Corner Management Function (KCMF). |
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