Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R vs Yamaha YZF R1

BikeWale brings you comparison of Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R and Yamaha YZF R1. The ex-showroom price of Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R is ₹ 19,69,966 and Yamaha YZF R1 is ₹ 19,83,531. Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R is available in 1 colour and Yamaha YZF R1 is available in 2 colours. 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 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R and Yamaha YZF R1.

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R vs Yamaha YZF R1 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Ninja ZX-14R	YZF R1
Price	₹ 19,69,966	₹ 19,83,531
Capacity	1441 cc	998 cc
Power	197.2 bhp @ 10000 rpm	194.3 bhp @ 13500 rpm
Economy	--	15 kmpl

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Ninja ZX-14R

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₹ 19,69,966

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YZF R1

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₹ 19,83,531

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Specifications

Power & Performance

Displacement (cc)	1,441	998
Max Power	197.2 bhp @ 10,000 rpm	194.3 bhp @ 13,500 rpm
Max Torque	158.2 Nm @ 7,500 rpm	112.4 Nm @ 11,500 rpm
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl)	--	15
Riding Range (Km)	--	255
Top Speed (Kmph)	--	299
Riding Modes	--	--
Transmission	6 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual
Transmission Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Gear Shifting Pattern	--	--
Cylinders	4	4
Bore (mm)	84	79
Stroke (mm)	56	50.9
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Compression Ratio	12.3:1	13.0:1
Ignition	--	--
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	1	--
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Clutch	--	--
Fuel Delivery System	--	--
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	22	17
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres)	4	--
Emission Standard	BS4	BS4
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Suspension	ø43 mm inverted fork with compression and rebound	Telescopic forks, Ø 43 mm
Rear Suspension	Bottom-Link Uni-Trak, Öhlins TTX39 rear shock with	Swingarm, (link suspension)
Braking System	Dual Channel ABS	Dual Channel ABS
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	310	320
Caliper - Front	--	--
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	250	220
Caliper - Rear	--	--
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
Front Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Front Tyre Size	120/70ZR17M/C (58W)	120/70 ZR17M/C (58W)
Rear Tyre Size	190/50ZR17M/C (73W)	190/55 ZR17M/C (75W)
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	--	--
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	--	--
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	--	--
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	--	--

Dimensions & Chassis

Kerb Weight (kg)	269	200
Seat Height (mm)	800	855
Ground Clearance (mm)	125	130
Overall Length (mm)	2,170	2,055
Overall Width (mm)	770	690
Overall Height (mm)	1,170	1,150
Wheelbase (mm)	1,480	1,405
Chassis Type	Monocoque, aluminium	Diamond

Manufacturer Warranty
Standard Warranty (Year) -- --
Standard Warranty (Km) -- --

Features

Instrument Cluster

Touch Screen Display	--	--
Instrument Console	--	--
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Fuel Guage
Digital Fuel Guage
Hazard Warning Indicator	--	--
Average Speed Indicator	--	--
OTA Updates	--	--
Call/SMS Alerts	--	--
Geo Fencing	--	--
Distance to Empty Indicator	--	--
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Stand Alarm
No. of Tripmeters	2	2
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Gear Indicator	--	--
Low Fuel Indicator
Low Oil Indicator
Low Battery Indicator
Clock
Service Reminder Indicator	--	--
Battery	Maintenance Free	Maintenance Free

Storage
Front Storage Box --
Under Seat Storage --
Mobile App Connectivity
Mobile App Connectivity
--
Light System
DRLs (Daytime Running Lights)
--
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
-- --
Shift Light
Headlight Type
-- --
Brake/Tail Light
-- --
Turn Signal
-- --
Pass Light
GPS & Charging
GPS & Navigation
--
USB Charging Port
--
Switchgear
Riding Modes Switch -- --
Traction Control -- --
Cruise Control -- --
Hazard Warning Switch -- --
Start Type
Electric Start Electric Start
Killswitch
Pillion Comfort
Stepped Seat
Pillion Backrest
Pillion Grabrail
Pillion Seat
Pillion Footrest
Additional Features
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster -- --
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster -- --
Additional Features -- --

Colours

	Green	Yamaha Blue
		Tech Black

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.4/5

19 Ratings

4.8/5

97 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.5Visual Appeal	4.8Visual Appeal
	4.0Reliability	4.5Reliability
	4.4Performance	4.9Performance
	4.4Service Experience	4.5Service Experience
	3.3Maintenance cost	3.4Maintenance cost

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Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R Comparison with Similar Bikes

DRLs (Daytime Running Lights)	--
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	--	--
Shift Light
Headlight Type	--	--
Brake/Tail Light	--	--
Turn Signal	--	--
Pass Light

Riding Modes Switch	--	--
Traction Control	--	--
Cruise Control	--	--
Hazard Warning Switch	--	--
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start
Killswitch

Stepped Seat
Pillion Backrest
Pillion Grabrail
Pillion Seat
Pillion Footrest

Front Suspension Preload Adjuster	--	--
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster	--	--
Additional Features	--	--

Standard Warranty (Year)	--	--
Standard Warranty (Km)	--	--

Front Storage Box	--
Under Seat Storage	--

GPS & Navigation	--
USB Charging Port	--

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R vs Yamaha YZF R1