Honda CBR1000RR / CBR1000RR-R Fireblade vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the Honda CBR1000RR / CBR1000RR-R Fireblade (2020-2025) and the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R (2021-2024), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: Honda CBR1000RR / CBR1000RR-R Fireblade 214.6 hp, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 201 hp.
- Torque: Honda CBR1000RR / CBR1000RR-R Fireblade 113 Nm, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 115.7 Nm.
- Weight: Honda CBR1000RR / CBR1000RR-R Fireblade 201 kg, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 207 kg.
Key figures
Power hp
- Honda CBR1000RR / CBR1000RR-R Fireblade (2020-2025)214.6 (best)
- Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R (2021-2024)201
Torque Nm
- Honda CBR1000RR / CBR1000RR-R Fireblade (2020-2025)113
- Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R (2021-2024)115.7 (best)
Weight kg
- Honda CBR1000RR / CBR1000RR-R Fireblade (2020-2025)201 (best)
- Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R (2021-2024)207
Full specs
| Specification |  2020-2025 · SP Remove |  2021-2024 · ZX-10RR (homologation special) Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Supersport | Supersport |
| Years | 2020-2025 | 2021-2024 |
| Engine | 999cc liquid-cooled inline-four, DOHC 16-valve, Euro5 | 998cc liquid-cooled inline-four, DOHC, 4 valves/cyl, Pankl titanium connecting rods and lighter pistons for higher rev ceiling |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Displacement | 999 cc | 998 cc |
| Power | 214.6 hp @ 14,500 rpmBest | 201 hp @ 14,000 rpm |
| Torque | 113 Nm @ 12,500 rpm | 115.7 NmBest |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual, chain final drive | 6-speed, slipper/assist clutch, bi-directional quickshifter, sealed chain final drive |
| Final drive | chain | chain |
| Weight | 201 kg (wet)Best | 207 kg (wet) |
| Seat height | 828 mm | 835 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 16.3 L | 17 LBest |
| Front suspension | 43mm Öhlins NPX Smart-EC semi-active inverted fork, 125mm travel, electronically adjustable preload/compression/rebound | 43mm inverted Showa Balance Free fork, fully adjustable (preload, compression, rebound); adjustable swingarm pivot |
| Rear suspension | Pro-Link, Öhlins TTX36 Smart-EC semi-active shock, 143mm travel, electronically adjustable preload/compression/rebound | Horizontal back-link, Showa Balance Free gas-charged shock, fully adjustable (preload, compression, rebound) |
| Brake system | Dual-channel Cornering ABS | Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock Brake System (KIBS), dual-channel ABS, standard |
| Front brake | Dual 330mm discs, radial-mount 4-piston Brembo Stylema calipers | Dual 330mm semi-floating discs, Brembo radial-mount monobloc 4-piston calipers |
| Rear brake | 220mm single disc, 2-piston Brembo caliper | Single 220mm disc, single-piston caliper |
| Front tire | 120/70ZR17 | 120/70 ZR17 (Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP) |
| Rear tire | 200/55ZR17 | 190/55 ZR17 (Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP) |
| Quickshifter | Yes | Yes |
| Launch price | USD 28,500 (US)Best | USD 28,999 (US) |