Kawasaki Ninja® ZX™-10R Base vs MV Agusta F4 RC (2025)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Kawasaki Ninja® ZX™-10R Basestacks up against the MV Agusta F4 RC. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKawasaki Ninja® ZX™-10R BaseMV Agusta F4 RC
Model year20252019
Price
Engine998 cc998 cc
Horsepower212 hp
Torque115 Nm
Weight205 kg175 kg
Seat height33 mm
Fuel capacity4.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. ABS. Brembo radial-type, single-piece with 4 pistons
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABS
TiresBridgestone: 120/70 ZR17 / Bridgestone: 190/55 ZR17120/70-ZR17 / 200/55-ZR17

Kawasaki Ninja® ZX™-10R Base vs MV Agusta F4 RC — which should you buy?

Picking between the Kawasaki Ninja® ZX™-10R Base and the MV Agusta F4 RC usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Kawasaki Ninja® ZX™-10R Base brings its published horsepower in a 205 kg package, while the MV Agusta F4 RC counters with 212 hp at 175 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: