There are bikes that win races, and then there’s the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R — a machine that has claimed six World Superbike titles and continues to set the benchmark for what a modern supersport should be. The 2025 model takes everything that made it a champion and refines it for riders who want track-level performance with enhanced street usability.
At the heart of the ZX-10R sits a 998cc liquid-cooled inline-four that produces a formidable 203 PS, or 213 PS when the Ram Air system kicks in. But raw numbers only tell part of the story. This engine has been developed with World Superbike feedback, featuring finger-follower valve actuation and titanium valves that enable a screaming 13,200 rpm redline. Peak torque sits high in the rev range at 11,400 rpm, giving riders predictable, confidence-inspiring power delivery that makes getting back on the throttle mid-corner feel natural rather than nerve-wracking. The air-cooled oil cooler design, borrowed from Kawasaki’s WSB race machine, ensures this performance stays consistent lap after lap.
The ZX-10R is packed with cutting-edge electronics that adapt to your riding style. Four Integrated Riding Modes — Sport, Road, Rain, and a customizable Rider mode — link traction control and power delivery seamlessly. The advanced S-KTRC traction control system uses a Bosch IMU to monitor lean angle, while cornering ABS and launch control give you the confidence to push harder. For street riders, Electronic Cruise Control and a full-colour TFT display with smartphone connectivity via the RIDEOLOGY app transform the daily ride. You can log rides, track your bike’s maintenance schedule, and even receive call notifications without taking your eyes off the road.
The aerodynamic bodywork is pure function meeting form. Integrated winglets in the upper cowl generate real downforce to keep the front wheel planted during hard acceleration, while the sculpted front cowl reduces drag and improves wind protection with a taller windscreen. Compact LED headlights and Ram Air intakes give the ZX-10R an unmistakably aggressive face. This isn’t styling for show — every surface has been shaped to slice through the air and deliver track-level performance.
The Ninja ZX-10R is built for experienced riders who demand the absolute best. With an 835mm seat height and 207kg curb weight, it’s accessible yet purposeful. The high-grade suspension — including the WSB-developed BFF front fork and BFRC lite rear shock — paired with Brembo M50 monobloc calipers provides the handling precision and stopping power worthy of its championship pedigree. If you want a bike that’s equally at home carving canyon roads or dominating track days, the ZX-10R delivers without compromise.
| Maximum Power | 149.3 kW {203 PS} / 13,200 rpm | Maximum Power with Ram Air | 156.8 kW {213 PS} / 13,200 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 114.9 Nm {11.7 kgfm} / 11,400 rpm | Engine | 4-stroke In-Line Four |
| Displacement | 998 cc | Bore x Stroke | 76.0 x 55.0 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 | Valve System | DOHC, 16 valves |
| Fuel System | Fuel injection: ø47 mm x 4 with dual injection | Ignition | Digital |
| Starting | Electric | Cooling | Liquid-cooled |
| Lubrication | Forced lubrication, wet sump with air-cooled oil cooler | Transmission | 6-speed, return |
| Primary Reduction Ratio | 1.681 (79/47) | Gear Ratio: 1st | 2.600 (39/15) |
| Gear Ratio: 2nd | 2.158 (41/19) | Gear Ratio: 3rd | 1.882 (32/17) |
| Gear Ratio: 4th | 1.650 (33/20) | Gear Ratio: 5th | 1.476 (31/21) |
| Gear Ratio: 6th | 1.304 (30/23) | Final Reduction Ratio | 2.412 (41/17) |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc, manual | Final Drive | Chain |
| Frame | Twin spar, cast aluminium | Front Suspension | ø43 mm inverted fork (BFF) with external compression chamber, compression and rebound damping and spring preload adjustability, and top-out springs |
| Rear Suspension | Horizontal Back-link, BFRC lite gas-charged shock with piggyback reservoir, compression and rebound damping and spring preload adjustability, and top-out spring | Front Wheel Travel | 120 mm |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 115 mm | Rake | 25.0° |
| Trail | 105 mm | Steering Angle (L/R) | 27° / 27° |
| Front Tyre | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) | Rear Tyre | 190/55ZR17M/C (75W) |
| Front Brake/s | Dual semi-floating ø330 mm Brembo discs | Front Caliper/s | Dual radial-mount, Brembo M50 monobloc, opposed 4-piston |
| Rear Brake | ø220 mm disc | Rear Caliper | Single-bore pin-slide |
| Dimensions (LxWxH) | 2,085 x 750 x 1,185 mm | Wheelbase | 1,450 mm |
| Road Clearance | 135 mm | Seat Height | 835 mm |
| Curb Weight* | 207 kg | Fuel Capacity | 17 litres |
