The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R (ZX1000-C1) motorcycle specifications include a 998 cc (60.90 cu in) engine, power of 175 hp (127.7 kW) @ 11,500 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 170 kg (374.8 lb).
Key specifications
How the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R (ZX1000-C1) 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 137% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 93rd 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 64th 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.
175 hp — more powerful than about 93% of Kawasaki models with power data.
998 cc — larger displacement than about 80% of Kawasaki models.
820 mm — taller than about 64% 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.
2,045
2,122
4% below average.
1,385
833
66% above average.
708
1,175
40% below average.
1,385
1,441
4% below average.
820
801
Close to average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-ZR17 M/C |
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| Rear tire size | 190/50-ZR17 M/C |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 1.029 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 1029.4 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 175.4 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.38:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Category | Sport |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 998 cc (60.90 cu in) |
| Power | 175 hp (127.7 kW) @ 11,500 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 76.0 x 55 mm (3.0 x 2.2 inches) |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Backbone/Twin-tube, aluminium (Pressed/die-cast composite structure) |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | 43 mm inverted fork with top-out springs |
| Rear suspension | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock and top-out spring |
| Rake | 24.0° |
| Trail | 102 mm (4.0 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 M/C |
| Rear tire | 190/50-ZR17 M/C |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 170 kg (374.8 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 820 mm (32.3 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,045 mm (80.5 inches) |
| Overall width | 1,385 mm (54.5 inches) |
| Overall height | 708 mm (27.9 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,385 mm (54.5 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 17.00 L (4.49 US gal) |
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Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 1.0294 hp/kg |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Candy Thunder Blue, Lime Green, Pearl Blazing Orange, Black |
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