Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R vs Norton V4 SS: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R (2021-2024) and the Norton V4 SS (2021), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 201 hp, Norton V4 SS 200 hp.
- Torque: Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 115.7 Nm, Norton V4 SS 130 Nm.
Key figures
Power hp
- Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R (2021-2024)201 (best)
- Norton V4 SS (2021)200
Torque Nm
- Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R (2021-2024)115.7
- Norton V4 SS (2021)130 (best)
Weight kg
- Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R (2021-2024)207
- Norton V4 SS (2021)179
Not ranked: these figures mix dry and wet weights, or don't state which.
Full specs
| Specification |  2021-2024 · ZX-10RR (homologation special) Remove |  2021 Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Supersport | Supersport |
| Years | 2021-2024 | 2021 |
| Engine | 998cc liquid-cooled inline-four, DOHC, 4 valves/cyl, Pankl titanium connecting rods and lighter pistons for higher rev ceiling | 1200.0 ccm (73.22 cubic inches), V4, four-stroke, 72-degree V4. Titanium inlet valves., Injection. Electronic fuel-injection system. Constantly variable inlet tracts. 8-fuel injectors. Full drive-by-wire system independent of front and rear banks of cylinders for ultimate control and feel. |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Displacement | 998 cc | 1,200 cc |
| Power | 201 hp @ 14,000 rpmBest | 200 hp @ 12,500 rpm |
| Torque | 115.7 Nm | 130 Nm @ 10,000 rpmBest |
| Transmission | 6-speed, slipper/assist clutch, bi-directional quickshifter, sealed chain final drive | Slipper clutch, Chain (final drive) |
| Final drive | chain | chain |
| Weight | 207 kg (wet) | 179 kg (dry) |
| Seat height | 835 mm | Not available |
| Fuel capacity | 17 L | 18 LBest |
| Front suspension | 43mm inverted Showa Balance Free fork, fully adjustable (preload, compression, rebound); adjustable swingarm pivot | Ohlins NIX30 system front fork. Fully-adjustable rear suspension |
| Rear suspension | Horizontal back-link, Showa Balance Free gas-charged shock, fully adjustable (preload, compression, rebound) | Ohlins TTXGP Norton bespoke fully-adjustable rear shock |
| Brake system | Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock Brake System (KIBS), dual-channel ABS, standard | Not available |
| Front brake | Dual 330mm semi-floating discs, Brembo radial-mount monobloc 4-piston calipers | Double disc. Full-floating discs. Radially-mounted Bremb Monobloc calipers. Brembo discs and Brembo master cylinder, 330 mm |
| Rear brake | Single 220mm disc, single-piston caliper | Single disc. Brembo caliper and master cylinder, 245 mm |
| Front tire | 120/70 ZR17 (Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP) | 3.50-17 |
| Rear tire | 190/55 ZR17 (Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP) | 6.00-17 |
| Quickshifter | Yes | Not available |
| Launch price | USD 28,999 (US) | Not available |
- Weight: Not ranked: these figures mix dry and wet weights, or don't state which.