Kawasaki Ninja 1000 vs Yamaha R1 Comparison

Engine & Performance

Displacement	999 cc	998 cc
Compression Ratio	11.8:1	13.0:1
Clutch Type	Multi-Plate	Wet,Multi-Plate
Exhaust Pipes	Quad Exhaust	Dual Exhaust
No. Of Cylinder	4	4
Bore X Stroke	77 mm x 56 mm	79 mm x 50.9 mm
Lubrication System	Forced Lubrication	Wet Sump
Engine Type	4-Stroke,DOHC	4-Stroke, DOHC
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Injection Type	Indirect Injection	Direct Injection
Air Filter Type	Replacement Air Filter	--
Maximum Power	--	197.2 hp
Top Speed	--	285 kmph
Maximum Torque	--	112.4 Nm
Fuel Tank Size	--	17 L
RPM at Maximum Torque	--	11500 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power	--	13500 rpm

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Performance

Engine Displacement	999 cc	--
Power	140 hp	--
Torque	111 Nm	--

Dimension

Ground Clearance	135 mm	130 mm
Length	2105 mm	2055 mm
Seating Capacity	2 Seats	2 Seats
Height	1170 mm	1150 mm
Wheel Base	1445 mm	1405 mm
Width	790 mm	690 mm
Kerb Weight	228 kg	--
Category	--	Super Sport
Dry Weight	--	199 kg
Oil Tank Capacity	--	3.9 L
Seat Height	--	860 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

Ignition System	Digital	TCI
Start Option	Electric Start	Electric
Fuel Supply System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Electrical

Pack Capacity	No	No
Pack Voltage	No	No
Motor Type	No	No
Charger Type	No	No
Input	No	No
Range City	No	No
Range Highway	No	No
Battery Charge Time	No	No
Pack Life	No	No
Power Pack	No	No

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Chassis & Suspension

Rear Suspension	Horizontal Back-link	Swing Arm
Front Suspension	Inverted Fork	Telescopic Fork
Suspension Travel(Rear)	--	102 mm
Suspension Travel(Front)	--	120 mm

Wheels & Tyres

Front Wheel Size	R17	ZR17
Rear Tyre	190/50 ZR17	190/55 ZR17
Rear Wheel Size	R17	ZR17
Front Tyre	120/70 ZR17	120/70 ZR17
Tyre Type	Radial	Runflat

Gear & Transmission

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

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	--
Back Rest	No	No
Shutter Lock	No	Yes
Leg Guards	No	No
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Side Reflectors	Optional Optional	Optional Optional
Launch Control	Yes	Yes
Riding Modes	--	Sport,Road Sport,Road
Advanced Safety Features	--	High compression Cylinder Head and Lightweight Engine High compression Cylinder Head and Lightweight Engine
Engine Immobilizer	--	Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm	--	Yes
Central Locking	--	Optional Optional
Stability Control	--	Yes

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Console

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

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Electrical

Indicator Light	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Head Lamp	Halogen Halogen	LED LED
Accessory Outlet	No	No
Battery Voltage	12 V 12 V	12 V 12 V
Tail Lamp	LED LED	LED LED

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Chassis & Suspension

Chrome Garnish	Yes	No
Side Wings	Yes	Yes
Body Frame Material	Alloy Alloy	Alloy Alloy
Seat Type	Stepped Stepped	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Body Frame Type	Aluminum backbone Aluminum backbone	Delta Box Delta Box
Electronic Suspension Adjustment	--	Yes

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Brake

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

Differentiating Features

Cruise Control	No	No
Height Adjustable Seats	No	No