Kawasaki Ninja® ZX™-10R KRT Edition vs NCR M16 (2025)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Kawasaki Ninja® ZX™-10R KRT Editionstacks up against the NCR M16. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKawasaki Ninja® ZX™-10R KRT EditionNCR M16
Model year20252021
Price
Engine998 cc998 cc
Horsepower200 hp
Weight205 kg145 kg
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Braketech AXIS/CMC (ceramic matrix composites) rotor , 2-piston Brembo Racing monoblock caliper
Rear brakesSingle disc. Disco Braketech AXIS/CMC (ceramic matrix composites) disks. 2-piston Brembo Racing monoblock caliper
TiresBridgestone: 120/70 ZR17 / Bridgestone: 190/55 ZR17120/70-R17 / 190/55-R17

Kawasaki Ninja® ZX™-10R KRT Edition vs NCR M16 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Kawasaki Ninja® ZX™-10R KRT Edition and the NCR M16 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Kawasaki Ninja® ZX™-10R KRT Edition brings its published horsepower in a 205 kg package, while the NCR M16 counters with 200 hp at 145 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: