Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R vs Triumph Speed Triple Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	The engine is extremely powerful More affordable than its competitors Race-tuned Showa suspension Amazing aerodynamic design Read More	--
Things we don't like	Dated design (unless the 2019 model comes to the fore) Read More	--

Engine & Performance

Displacement	998 cc	1050 cc
Maximum Power	197.2 hp	148 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity	17 L	15.5 L
Exhaust Pipes	Single Exhaust	Dual Exhaust
Engine Type	In-Line Four, 4-stroke, Liquid-cooled, DOHC Engine	3-Cylinder, 12-Valve, Liquid-Cooled, DOHC
Bore X Stroke	76 mm x 55 mm	79 mm x 71.4 mm
Compression Ratio	13.0:1	12.92:1
No. Of Cylinder	4	3
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	--
Injection Type	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Lubrication System	Forced Lubrication, Wet Sump	--
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	Wet, Multi-Plate
Maximum Torque	113.5 Nm	117 Nm
Fuel Consumption	12-17 kmpl	--
RPM at Maximum Torque	11500 rpm	7150 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power	13000 rpm	10500 rpm

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Dimension

Category	Super Sport	Super Sport
Kerb Weight	206 kg	--
Ground Clearance	135 mm	--
Seat Height	835 mm	825 mm
Length	2085 mm	--
Seating Capacity	2	2
Height	1185 mm	1070 mm
Width	750 mm	775 mm
Wheel Base	--	1445 mm
Dry Weight	--	192 kg

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Fuel & Ignition

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

Electrical

Battery Voltage

12 V

12 V

Wheels & Tyres

Front Tyre	120/70 ZR17	120/70 R17
Rear Wheel Size	R17	R17
Front Wheel Size	R17	R17
Tyre Type	Runf	Runflat
Rear Tyre	190/55 ZR17	190/55 R17

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension	Inverted Fork	USD Forks
Rear Suspension	Back Link	Showa Monoshock

Gear & Transmission

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

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Side Reflectors	Yes	Yes
Leg Guards	No	No
Wheel Lock Front/back	No	No
Launch Control	No	--
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Stability Control	Yes	No
Engine Immobilizer	No	No
Riding Modes	Sport Sport	Road, Race Road, Race
Back Rest	No	No
Shutter Lock	No	No
Central Locking	--	No

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Console

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

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Electrical

Head Lamp	LED LED	Halogen Halogen
Indicator Light	Yes	Yes
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	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Body Frame Material	Alloy Alloy	Alloy Alloy
Side Wings	Yes	Yes
Body Frame Type	Twin Spar Twin Spar	--
Chrome Garnish	Yes	--

Differentiating Features

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