The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R KRT Edition motorcycle specifications include a 998 cc (60.90 cu in) engine, power of 200 hp (146.0 kW) @ 13,500 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 206 kg (454.2 lb).
Key specifications
The 2017 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 Edition 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 171% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 97th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 45% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 80th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 47th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 69th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 11% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 56th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Kawasaki database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Kawasaki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
200 hp — more powerful than about 97% of Kawasaki models with power data.
998 cc — larger displacement than about 80% of Kawasaki models.
206 kg — heavier than about 47% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 53%.
830 mm — taller than about 69% of Kawasaki models.
17 L — larger than about 56% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.
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.
705
833
15% below average.
1,115
1,175
5% below average.
1,395
1,441
3% below average.
830
801
4% above average.
130
187
30% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-ZR17 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.971 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 970.9 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 200.4 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.38:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 998 cc (60.90 cu in) |
| Power | 200 hp (146.0 kW) @ 13,500 rpm |
| Torque | 113.5 Nm (11.6 kgf-m or 83.7 ft.lbs) @ 11,500 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 76.0 x 55 mm (3.0 x 2.2 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 12.9:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc, manual |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Twin spar, pressed-aluminium |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | 41 mm inverted fork with top-out springs. Compression damping |
| Rear suspension | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock. Compression damping |
| Front wheel travel | 119 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 140 mm (5.5 inches) |
| Rake | 27.0° |
| Trail | 101 mm (4.0 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. Floating discs. Optional ABS. |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Optional ABS. |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 180/55-ZR17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 206 kg (454.2 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 830 mm (32.7 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,085 mm (82.1 inches) |
| Overall width | 705 mm (27.8 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,115 mm (43.9 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,395 mm (54.9 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 17.00 L (4.49 US gal) |
|---|
Other specifications
| Color options | Lime Green/Ebony |
|---|---|
| Price as new | US$ 11999. UK £ 9149. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Comments | 101 kW {137 PS} at 13,500 rpm with RAM air. Traction control. Small windscreen. |
Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Kawasaki models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Kawasaki information before relying on them. Visit the official Kawasaki website.