Kawasaki Ninja® ZX™-10RR ABS vs Kawasaki Ninja® ZX™-10R Base (2026)

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

Spec comparison

SpecKawasaki Ninja® ZX™-10RR ABSKawasaki Ninja® ZX™-10R Base
Model year20262025
Price$2,026
Engine998 cc998 cc
Weight191 kg205 kg
Seat height825 mm
Fuel capacity17.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 6 speed, Chain
Front brakesDual Hydraulic Disc
Rear brakesHydraulic Disc
TiresPirelli® Diablo™ Supercorsa SP V3:120/70 ZR17 (58W) / Pirelli® Diablo™ Supercorsa SP V3:190/55 ZR17 (75W)Bridgestone: 120/70 ZR17 / Bridgestone: 190/55 ZR17

Kawasaki Ninja® ZX™-10RR ABS vs Kawasaki Ninja® ZX™-10R Base — which should you buy?

Picking between the Kawasaki Ninja® ZX™-10RR ABS and the Kawasaki Ninja® ZX™-10R Base usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Kawasaki Ninja® ZX™-10RR ABS brings its published horsepower in a 191 kg package, while the Kawasaki Ninja® ZX™-10R Base counters with its own power figure at 205 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: