Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R ABS Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

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The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R ABS motorcycle specifications include a 998 cc (60.90 cu in) engine and a 6-speed gearbox.

Key specifications

2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2019Model years
998 ccDisplacement
813 mmSeat height
17 LFuel tank
1,425 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
2011201220132014201520162019
Year-specific specification changes

The 2011 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Frame
20132015Aluminum perimeter
2016Aluminum
2019Aluminum perimeter
Front brakes
2013Double disc. Petal discs with dual four-piston radial-mount calipers
2014Double disc. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted.
20152019Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted.
Front suspension
2012201443mm inverted Big Piston Fork (BPF), adjustable rebound and compression damping, spring preload adjustability / 4.7 in.
2015201943mm inverted Big Piston Fork (BPF), adjustable rebound and compression damping, spring preload adjustability.
Fuel system
2019Injection. DFI with four 47mm Mikuni throttle bodies with oval sub-throttles, two injectors per cylinder
Rear brakes
2013Single disc. Petal disc with aluminum single-piston caliper
2014Single disc. Single-piston caliper.
20152019Single disc. ABS. Single-piston caliper.
Rear suspension
20122014Horizontal back-link with gas-charged shock, stepless, dual-range (low-/high-speed) compression damping, stepless rebound damping, fully adjustable spring preload / 5.5 in.
20152019Horizontal back-link with gas-charged shock, stepless, dual-range (low-/high-speed) compression damping, stepless rebound damping, fully adjustable spring preload.
Overall height
201620191,145 mm (45.1 inches)
Overall length
20162,090 mm (82.3 inches)
20192,088 mm (82.2 inches)
Overall width
20132015714 mm (28.1 inches)
20162019740 mm (29.1 inches)
Seat height
20162019835 mm (32.9 inches)
Trail
20122019107 mm (4.2 inches)

How the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R ABS 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.

Displacement998 cc
Low 84 ccAverage 687 ccHigh 1,700 cc

About 45% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 80th percentile across Kawasaki models.

Seat height813 mm
Low 680 mmAverage 801 mmHigh 955 mm

Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 54th percentile across Kawasaki models.

Fuel capacity17 L
Low 3.8 LAverage 15.3 LHigh 24 L

About 11% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 61st percentile across Kawasaki models.

This model Kawasaki database average

Dimensions compared with Kawasaki average

Each measurement is compared with the average value across Kawasaki models where that dimension is available.

Overall length2,075 mm
This bike

2,075

Kawasaki avg

2,122

Close to average.

Overall width716 mm
This bike

716

Kawasaki avg

833

14% below average.

Overall height1,115 mm
This bike

1,115

Kawasaki avg

1,175

5% below average.

Wheelbase1,425 mm
This bike

1,425

Kawasaki avg

1,441

Close to average.

Seat height813 mm
This bike

813

Kawasaki avg

801

Close to average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

In-line four, four-stroke • 998 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,425 mmSeat 813 mm
6-speed • Chain (final drive) • 120/70-ZR17 front / 190/55-ZR17 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 120/70-ZR17
Rear tire size 190/55-ZR17
Bore/stroke ratio 1.38:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Category Sport

Engine specifications

Engine type In-line four, four-stroke
Displacement 998 cc (60.90 cu in)
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 four 47mm Keihin throttle bodies 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

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Chassis and suspension

Frame Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel
Front suspension 43mm inverted Big Piston Fork (BPF) with DLC coating, adjustable rebound and compression damping, spring preload adjustability / 4.7 in.
Rear suspension Horizontal Back-link with gas-charged shock and top-out spring, stepless, dual-range (low-/high-speed) compression damping, stepless rebound damping, fully adjustable spring preload / 4.9 in.
Rake 25.0°
Trail 110 mm (4.3 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Double disc. ABS
Rear brakes Single disc. ABS
Front tire 120/70-ZR17
Rear tire 190/55-ZR17

Dimensions and weight

Seat height 813 mm (32.0 inches)
Overall length 2,075 mm (81.7 inches)
Overall width 716 mm (28.2 inches)
Overall height 1,115 mm (43.9 inches)
Wheelbase 1,425 mm (56.1 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 17.03 L (4.50 US gal)

Other specifications

Color options Lime Green/Ebony, Ebony/Flat Ebony
Factory warranty 12 Months
Price as new US$ 14799. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.

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.

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