Kawasaki Ninja ZX 10 R vs Harley-Davidson Sportster S
Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Kawasaki Ninja ZX 10 R or Harley-Davidson Sportster S? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Ninja ZX 10 R and Sportster S. Kawasaki Ninja ZX 10 R Price starts at Rs.16.79 Lakh (ex-showroom) for BS6 and Harley-Davidson Sportster S Price starts at Rs.16.49 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. Kawasaki Ninja ZX 10 R is 4 cylinder, 998 cc Engine can generate 200.21 bhp @ 13200 rpm power whereas Harley-Davidson Sportster S is a 2 cylinder, 1252 cc Engine can generate 120.69 bhp @ 7500 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Ninja ZX 10 R provides a mileage of 12 kmpl (base model), and Sportster S has a mileage of 20 kmpl (base model). Kawasaki Ninja ZX 10 R is available in 2 colours & 1 variants whereas Harley-Davidson Sportster S is available in 1 colours & 1 variants.
Ninja ZX 10 R vs Sportster S
| Key Highlights | Kawasaki Ninja ZX 10 R | Harley-Davidson Sportster S |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Rs.16.79 Lakh | Rs.16.49 Lakh |
| Engine Capacity | 998 cc | 1252 cc |
| Power | 200.21 bhp @ 13200 rpm | 120.69 bhp @ 7500 rpm |
| Mileage/Range | 12 kmpl | 20 kmpl |
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Specifications Overview
| Ninja ZX 10 R specifications | Sportster S specifications | |
|---|---|---|
| Variant Name | ||
| On Road Price | 19.21 Lakh Price Breakup | 18.86 Lakh Price Breakup |
| User Rating | 4.3 | 4.5 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 17 Litres | 11.8 Litres |
| Engine Displacement | 998 cc | 1252 cc |
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
| Ninja ZX 10 R Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | Sportster S Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | |
|---|---|---|
Braking System | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
Calliper Type | Front 4 Piston Rear 1 Piston | Front 4 Piston Rear 1 Piston |
Front Disc Size | 330 | 320 |
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | Yes |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 36 | 36 |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 36 | 36 |
Front Wheel Size | 17 | 17 |
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | Yes |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 42 | 42 |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 42 | 42 |
Rear Wheel Size | 17 | 16 |
Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy |
Front Suspension | ?43minvertefor(BFFwitexternacompressiochamber | 4minverteforwitcompression |
Rear Suspension | Horizontal Back-link& BFRC lite gas-charged shock with piggyback reservoir | Linkage-mounted& piggyback moNoshock with compression& rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustability |
Front Tyre Size | 120/70 - ZR17 | 160/70 - R17 |
Instrumentation
| Ninja ZX 10 R Instrumentation | Sportster S Instrumentation | |
|---|---|---|
Riding Modes Switch | Yes | Yes |
Touch Screen Display | No | No |
Fuel level guage | Yes | Yes |
Gear Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Tachometer | Digital | Digital |
Speedometer | Digital | Digital |
Odometer | Digital | Digital |
Exterior
| Ninja ZX 10 R Exterior | Sportster S Exterior | |
|---|---|---|
Daytime Running Lights | Yes | Yes |
LED headlight | Yes | Yes |
Warranty
| Ninja ZX 10 R Warranty | Sportster S Warranty | |
|---|---|---|
Basic Warranty | 2 Years or 30000 km | 2 Years or Unlimited km |
Body & Suspension
| Ninja ZX 10 R Body & Suspension | Sportster S Body & Suspension | |
|---|---|---|
Colors | ||
Images | ||
Frame Type | Twin Spar& Cast Aluminium | High Strength Low Alloy Wheel Trellis Frame |
Engine & Transmission
| Ninja ZX 10 R Engine & Transmission | Sportster S Engine & Transmission | |
|---|---|---|
Gear Shifting Pattern | 1 Down 5 Up | 1 Down 5 Up |
Ignition | CDI | - |
Spark Plugs | 1 Per Cylinder | 2 Per Cylinder |
Engine Capacity | 998 cc | 1252 cc |
Engine Type | Liquid-cooled& 4-stroke In-Line Four | Revolution® Max 1250T |
No. of Cylinders | 4 | 2 |
No. of valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Battery Capacity | 0.216 kwh | 0.144 kwh |
Top Speed | 299 kmph | 194 kmph |
Bore x Stroke | 76 mm x 55 mm | 105 mm x 72.3 mm |
Charging Socket | Yes | - |
Configuration | 13.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
Cooling type | Liquid Cooled | Liquid Cooled |
Fuelling | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
Comfort & Convenience
| Ninja ZX 10 R Comfort & Convenience | Sportster S Comfort & Convenience | |
|---|---|---|
Average Speed Indicator | Yes | No |
Call/SMS Alerts | Yes | Yes |
Front Storage Box | No | No |
Geo Fencing | No | No |
Low Battery Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Low Oil Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Pillion Backrest | No | No |
Pillion Footrest | Yes | No |
Riding Modes | 4 | 3 |
Service Reminder Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Under Seat Storage | No | No |
GPS & Navigation | Yes | Yes |
Console Type | Digital | Digital |
Distance to Empty Indicator | No | Yes |
Engine Kill Switch | Yes | Yes |
Safety
| Ninja ZX 10 R Safety | Sportster S Safety | |
|---|---|---|
AHO (Automatic Headlight On) | Yes | Yes |
Hazard Warning Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Hazard Warning Switch | Yes | Yes |
Radial Tyres | Yes | Yes |
Pass Light | Yes | Yes |
Pillion Grabrail | Yes | No |
Turn Signal | LED | LED |
ABS - Anti-lock braking system | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
Brake Assist | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
Power Modes | 4 | 3 |
Slipper Clutch | Wet Multiplate | Assist And Slipper Clutch |
Traction Control System | Yes | Yes |
Dimensions & Capacity
| Ninja ZX 10 R Dimensions & Capacity | Sportster S Dimensions & Capacity | |
|---|---|---|
Length | 2085 mm | 2270 mm |
Width | 750 mm | 843 mm |
Height | 1185 mm | 1089 mm |
Wheelbase | 1450 mm | 1520 mm |
Ground Clearance | 135 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 17 Litres | 11.8 Litres |
Engine Oil Capacity | 3.3 Litres | 4.49 Litres |
Body Type | Sports Bike | Cruiser |
Seat Height | 835 mm | 765 mm |
Unladden/Kerb Weight | 207 kg | 225 kg |
Entertainment & Communication
| Ninja ZX 10 R Entertainment & Communication | Sportster S Entertainment & Communication | |
|---|---|---|
MID (Multi Info Display) | - | Yes |
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Detailed Comparison of Kawasaki Ninja ZX 10 R and Harley-Davidson Sportster S
Safety
Ninja ZX 10 R comes loaded with Dual Channel ABS ABS - Anti-lock braking system, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Traction Control System. Sportster S has AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres, Pass Light, Traction Control System.
Comfort & Convenience
Kawasaki Ninja ZX 10 R has features like Average Speed Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, GPS & Navigation, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator and Harley-Davidson Sportster S, on the other hand, has Call/SMS Alerts, Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Service Reminder Indicator, GPS & Navigation, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator, USB Charger Port.
Transmission
Kawasaki Ninja ZX 10 R comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and Sportster S comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.
Dimensions
Kawasaki Ninja ZX 10 R has a 17 Litres fuel tank with 1185 mm seat height. Harley-Davidson Sportster S has 1089 mm seat height and 11.8 Litres fuel tank capacity.
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What is the on-road price of Kawasaki Ninja ZX 10 R?
The on-road price of Kawasaki Ninja ZX 10 R is Rs. 19.21 Lakh in New Delhi.
What is the on-road price of Harley-Davidson Sportster S?
The on-road price of Harley-Davidson Sportster S is Rs. 18.86 Lakh in New Delhi.