Ducati Formula 73 vs Kawasaki Ninja® ZX™-10RR ABS (2026)

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

Spec comparison

SpecDucati Formula 73Kawasaki Ninja® ZX™-10RR ABS
Model year20262026
Price$25,000$2,026
Engine998 cc998 cc
Horsepower210 hp
Torque124 Nm
Weight198 kg191 kg
Seat height830 mm825 mm
Fuel capacity17.0 L17.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed manualManual, 6 speed, Chain
Front brakesDual 320mm discsDual Hydraulic Disc
Rear brakesSingle 245mm discHydraulic Disc
Tires120/70-17 front, 200/55-17 rearPirelli® Diablo™ Supercorsa SP V3:120/70 ZR17 (58W) / Pirelli® Diablo™ Supercorsa SP V3:190/55 ZR17 (75W)

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

Picking between the Ducati Formula 73 and the Kawasaki Ninja® ZX™-10RR ABS 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™-10RR ABS counters with its own power figure at 191 kg. On price, the Kawasaki Ninja® ZX™-10RR ABS has the lower MSRP.

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: