Which bike is better Ducati Hypermotard 950 or Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R?

According to our average user rating, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R has a score of 4.6/5 while Ducati Hypermotard 950 is rated 4.3/5.

Which bike among Ducati Hypermotard 950 and Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R is cheaper?

Ducati Hypermotard 950 is the cheapest among these bikes.

Which bike is heavier Ducati Hypermotard 950 or Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R?

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R is heavier (207 kg) than Ducati Hypermotard 950 (200 kg).

Ducati Hypermotard 950 vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R

BikeWale brings you comparison of Ducati Hypermotard 950 and Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R. The ex-showroom price of Ducati Hypermotard 950 is ₹ 14,01,092 and Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R is ₹ 15,83,000. Ducati Hypermotard 950 is available in 1 colour and 2 variants and Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R is available in 2 colours and 1 variant. Apart from prices, you can also find comparison of these bikes based on displacement, mileage, performance, and many more parameters. Comparison between these bikes have been carried out to help users make correct buying decision between Ducati Hypermotard 950 and Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R.

Hypermotard 950 vs Ninja ZX-10R Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Hypermotard 950	Ninja ZX-10R
Price	₹ 14,01,092	₹ 15,83,000
Capacity	937 cc	998 cc
Power	112.4 bhp @ 9000 rpm	200.21 bhp @ 13200 rpm
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Hypermotard 950

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₹ 14,01,092

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Ninja ZX-10R

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₹ 15,83,000

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Hypermotard 950
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Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	112.4 bhp @ 9,000 rpm	200.21 bhp @ 13,200 rpm
Max Torque	96 Nm @ 7,250 rpm	114.9 Nm @ 11,400 rpm
Emission Standard Emission standards indicate the output from the exhaust that is permissible in a country.	BS-VI	BS-VI
Displacement (cc)	937	998
Cylinders	2	4
Bore (mm)	94	76
Stroke (mm)	67.5	55
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Compression Ratio	13.3:1	13.0:1
Ignition	Digital	Digital
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	1	1
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Transmission	6 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual
Transmission Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Gear Shifting Pattern Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 5 Up	1 Down 5 Up
Clutch	Wet, Multiplate	Wet, Multi Disc
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	14.5	17
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres) These are estimated figures	3.5	2.6
Riding Range (Km) Maximum distance a petrol bike can travel on a full fuel tank and an electric bike can travel on a full charge	284	--
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	19.6	--
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl) BikeWale collects mileage information from bike owners to provide you with the actual mileage that you might get.	--	--
Top Speed (Kmph) These are estimated figures	316	299

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension


Braking System CBS, IBS, SBT, UBS, HBS - Combined braking of both front and rear wheel \| ABS - Anti-lock braking system which can be just for front wheel (single channel) or both wheels (dual channel) or can be switched off (switchable) \| E-ABS - Electronic assisted braking system \| Standard - Cable operated	Dual Channel ABS	Dual Channel ABS
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	320	330
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	245	220
Calliper Type	Front - 4 Piston Caliper	Front- 4 Piston, Rear- Single Piston Calliper
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
Front Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Front Tyre Size	120/70 - ZR17	120/70 - ZR17
Rear Tyre Size	180/55 - ZR17	190/55 - ZR17
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres	Yes	Yes
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	33	36
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	30	42
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	36	36
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	42	42
Front Suspension	Marzocchi aluminum fully adjustable, upside-down 45mm	ø43mm inverted fork (BFF) with external compression chamber
Rear Suspension	Progressive linkage with adjustable spring preload and rebound damping Sachs monoshock	Horizontal Back-link, BFRC lite gas-charged shock with piggyback reservoir

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	200	207
Overall Length (mm)	2,145	2,085
Overall Width (mm)	900	750
Overall Height (mm)	1,155	1,185
Wheelbase (mm)	1,493	1,450
Ground Clearance (mm)	215	135
Seat Height (mm)	870	835
Chassis Type	Steel tubular trellis with 34 mm main tubes	Twin Spar, Cast Aluminium

Manufacturer Warranty


Standard Warranty (Year) (Year)	2	2
Standard Warranty (Kilometers) Standard Warranty (Kilometers)	Unlimited Kilometers	30000 Kilometers

features


Odometer	Digital	Digital
DRLs (Daytime running lights)	Yes	Yes
Mobile App Connectivity	Yes	Yes
GPS & Navigation	Yes	Yes
USB charging port	Yes	No
Front storage box	No	No
Under seat storage	No	No
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Stand Alarm	Yes	Yes
Stepped Seat	No	Yes
No. of Tripmeters	2	2
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	Yes
Pillion Backrest	No	No
Pillion Grabrail	Yes	Yes
Pillion Seat	Yes	Yes
Pillion Footrest	Yes	Yes
Digital Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start
Shift Light	Yes	Yes
Killswitch	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Battery	12V-10 Ah	12V 8.6 Ah (10HR)
Headlight Type	LED Head Lamp	LED Head Lamp
Brake/Tail Light	LED Tail Lamp	LED Tail Lamp
Turn Signal	Yes	LED
Pass Light	Yes	Yes
Additional features	Riding Modes	--

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- Known for its agile riding character
- 114bhp motor is packed with performance
- Loaded with top-spec electronics
- One of the most affordable superbikes in the country
- 1000cc engine churns out excellent performance
- Equipped with top-spec electronics
Could be better
- Available only one colour
- Priced quite high
- Limited sales, service reach
- Riding position is aggressive for city use
- Expensive to maintain

Colors


Available Colours	Graffiti	Lime Green Metallic Diablo Black

Reviews


Overall rating	4.3(4 ratings)	4.6(21 ratings) 3 reviews

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