Ducati Formula 73 vs Kawasaki Ninja® ZX™-10R ABS KRT Edition (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati Formula 73stacks up against the Kawasaki Ninja® ZX™-10R ABS KRT Edition. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati Formula 73Kawasaki Ninja® ZX™-10R ABS KRT Edition
Model year20262025
Price$25,000
Engine998 cc998 cc
Horsepower210 hp
Torque124 Nm
Weight198 kg207 kg
Seat height830 mm
Fuel capacity17.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed manual
Front brakesDual 320mm discs
Rear brakesSingle 245mm disc
Tires120/70-17 front, 200/55-17 rearBridgestone: 120/70 ZR17 / Bridgestone: 190/55 ZR17

Ducati Formula 73 vs Kawasaki Ninja® ZX™-10R ABS KRT Edition — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati Formula 73 and the Kawasaki Ninja® ZX™-10R ABS KRT Edition usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati Formula 73 brings 210 hp in a 198 kg package, while the Kawasaki Ninja® ZX™-10R ABS KRT Edition counters with its own power figure at 207 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: