Kawasaki Ninja® ZX™-10RR ABS vs Honda CBR1000RR (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Kawasaki Ninja® ZX™-10RR ABSstacks up against the Honda CBR1000RR. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKawasaki Ninja® ZX™-10RR ABSHonda CBR1000RR
Model year20262024
Price$2,026$16,699
Engine998 cc998 cc
Horsepower144 hp
Torque104 Nm
Weight191 kg
Seat height825 mm33 mm
Fuel capacity17.0 L4.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 6 speed, Chain6-speed
Front brakesDual Hydraulic DiscDouble disc. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted. Optional ABS.
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscSingle disc. Single-piston caliper. Optional ABS.
TiresPirelli® Diablo™ Supercorsa SP V3:120/70 ZR17 (58W) / Pirelli® Diablo™ Supercorsa SP V3:190/55 ZR17 (75W)120/70-ZR17 / 190/55-Z17

Kawasaki Ninja® ZX™-10RR ABS vs Honda CBR1000RR — which should you buy?

Picking between the Kawasaki Ninja® ZX™-10RR ABS and the Honda CBR1000RR 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 Honda CBR1000RR counters with 144 hp. 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: