Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R
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₱1.02 Million
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KTM 690 SMC-R
KTM 690 SMC-R
Standard
₱610,000
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Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R vs KTM 690 SMC-R Comparison

Find below the detailed Motorcycles comparison of Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R and KTM 690 SMC-R, based on price, specifications, & other features. We have the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R priced at ₱1.02 Million, while KTM 690 SMC-R is priced at ₱610,000 . If we compare the technical specifications, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R houses 998 engine whereas KTM 690 SMC-R engine displacement stands at 690.

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Overview: Ninja ZX-10R vs 690 SMC-R

Key Features

Ground Clearance 135 mm 325 mm
Start Option Electric Electric
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Front Brake Dual Disc Disc
Displacement 998 cc 690 cc
Maximum Power 197.2 hp -
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User Ratings & Review Comparison

4.63/5
24 reviews
4.26/5
19 reviews
User Review Comparison
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    Nathanie Oct 07, 2025 for Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R

From The Experts

Things we like

The engine is extremely powerful

More affordable than its competitors

Race-tuned Showa suspension

Amazing aerodynamic design

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Superior handling enabled by the latest fully-adjustable WP APEX suspension

Brembo brakes

All-inclusive electronics package

Updated engine

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Things we don't like

Dated design (unless the 2019 model comes to the fore)

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Misses an LED headlight unit

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Engine & Performance

Displacement 998 cc 690 cc
Maximum Power 197.2 hp --
Fuel Tank Capacity 17 L 13.5 L
Exhaust Pipes Single Exhaust Single Exhaust
Engine Type In-Line Four, 4-stroke, Liquid-cooled, DOHC Engine Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled
Bore X Stroke 76 mm x 55 mm 105 mm x 80 mm
Compression Ratio 13.0:1 --
No. Of Cylinder 4 1
Valve Configuration DOHC DOHC
Valves Per Cylinder 4 4
No. Of Strokes 4-Stroke 4-Stroke
Injection Type Fuel Injection Indirect Injection
Drive Type Chain Drive Chain Drive
Lubrication System Forced Lubrication, Wet Sump Wet Sump
Cooling System Liquid Cooled Liquid Cooling
Clutch Type Wet, Multi-Plate Hydraulic Multi-Plate
Maximum Torque 113.5 Nm --
Fuel Consumption 12-17 kmpl --
RPM at Maximum Torque 11500 rpm --
RPM at Maximum Power 13000 rpm --
Emission Control -- Catalytic Converter
Spark Plugs Per Cylinder -- 1
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Dimension

Category Super Sport --
Kerb Weight 206 kg --
Ground Clearance 135 mm 325 mm
Seat Height 835 mm 890 mm
Length 2085 mm --
Seating Capacity 2 2
Height 1185 mm --
Width 750 mm --
Dry Weight -- 147 kg
Wheel Base -- 1418 mm
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Fuel & Ignition

Ignition System Digital Digital Ignition
Start Option Electric Electric
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Fuel Supply System Fuel Injection EFI

Electrical

Battery Voltage 12 V 12 V

Wheels & Tyres

Front Tyre 120/70 ZR17 80/100 R21
Rear Wheel Size R17 R19
Front Wheel Size R17 R21
Tyre Type Runf Radial
Rear Tyre 190/55 ZR17 110/90 R19

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension Inverted Fork WP Suspension
Rear Suspension Back Link WP Suspension PDS
Suspension Travel(Front) -- 250 mm
Suspension Travel(Rear) -- 280 mm

Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type Manual Manual
Gear Box 6-Speed 6-Speed

Safety & Security

ABS Yes Yes
Pass Switch Yes Yes
Side Reflectors Yes No
Leg Guards No No
Wheel Lock Front/back No --
Launch Control No No
Engine Check Warning Yes No
Traction Control Yes No
Stability Control Yes No
Engine Immobilizer No Yes
Riding Modes Sport Sport Sport Sport
Back Rest No No
Shutter Lock No No
Anti-Theft Alarm -- Optional Optional
Central Locking -- No
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Console

Odometer Digital Digital Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge Digital Digital No
Navigator No No
Tachometer Yes No
Tripmeter Yes --
Oil Change Indicator Yes No
Display Screen Yes Yes
Speedometer Digital Digital Digital Digital
Side Stand Indicator -- No
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Electrical

Head Lamp LED LED Reflector Reflector
Indicator Light Yes No
Tail Lamp LED LED Bulb Bulb
Adjustable Headlights Yes Yes
Accessory Outlet -- No

Brake

Front Brake Dual Disc Dual Disc Disc Disc
Rear Brake Disc Disc Disc Disc

Chassis & Suspension

Seat Type Dual Stepped Dual Stepped Slender Slender
Body Frame Material Alloy Alloy Steel, Aluminium Steel, Aluminium
Side Wings Yes Yes
Body Frame Type Twin Spar Twin Spar Perimeter Perimeter
Chrome Garnish Yes Yes
Electronic Suspension Adjustment -- No
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Differentiating Features

Additional Features KIBS, KLCM, S-KTRC, KCMF KIBS, KLCM, S-KTRC, KCMF --
Height Adjustable Seats No Yes
Cruise Control No No

Videos of Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R and KTM 690 SMC-R

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Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R vs KTM 690 SMC-R FAQs

Which Motorcycle is cheaper between Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R vs KTM 690 SMC-R?

Ninja ZX-10R is priced at ₱1.02 Million and 690 SMC-R is priced at ₱610,000. Hence 690 SMC-R is the cheapest amongst these Motorcycle.

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Which Motorcycle has Higher ground clearance between Ninja ZX-10R vs 690 SMC-R?

The Ninja ZX-10R comes with a ground clearance of 135 mm , on the other hand the 690 SMC-R comes with a ground clearance of 325 mm , hence the KTM 690 SMC-R has better ground clearence and off roading capabilities..

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Which Motorcycle has more safety features between Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R vs KTM 690 SMC-R?

Ninja ZX-10R safety features: ABS, Pass Switch, Traction Control, Stability Control, Side Reflectors and Engine Check Warning

690 SMC-R safety features: ABS, Pass Switch and Engine Immobilizer

The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R has higher number of sefety features than 690 SMC-R, hence Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R is more safer than KTM 690 SMC-R.

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