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Kawasaki ZX-10 R Ninja KRT Edition - [2021]
This edition of the Kawasaki ZX-10 R Ninja KRT Edition is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2021. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2022 Honda CBR 650 R and the 2022 Honda CBR 1000 RR-R Fireblade SP 30th Anniver.This particular Kawasaki ZX-10 has a 998cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Transverse Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.
An alternative Transverse engine, Sport style motorbike includes the Norton Superlight SS - [2020]
The 2021 ZX-10 shares its Transverse engine and Sport style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Norton Superlight SS and the 2019 Norton Superlight Twin. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the ZX-10's Sport style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2020 Norton Superlight SS | 2020cc.2019 Norton Superlight Twin | 2019cc.
Weighing in at 207 kgs (456 lbs) this makes the Kawasaki ZX-10 R Ninja KRT Edition in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 Triple or the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS, give or take 50kg.
The 2021 Kawasaki ZX-10 shares the same bhp with the Honda CBR 1000 RR-R Fireblade SP - [2024]
In terms of power the 998cc 16 valve Transverse 4 cylinder engine produces 203 bhp (151 kW) @ 13200 rpm similar to the 2024 Honda CBR 1000 RR-R Fireblade SP [215 bhp (160 kW) @ 14000 rpm] or the 2024 Kawasaki ZX-10 RR Ninja Limited Edition [204 bhp (152 kW) @ 14000 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 84.6 lb-ft (114.8 Nm) @ 11400 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9 Triple [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Kawasaki ZX-10 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2017 Norton V4 RR 1200 has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2021 Kawasaki ZX-10 R Ninja KRT Edition.
The 2021 Kawasaki ZX-10 R Ninja KRT Edition has a Power to weight ratio of 980.6 bhp per ton and 409.1 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2021 ZX-10 competing with the 2017 Norton V4 RR 1200 [1005.0 bhp\ton] and the 2017 Norton V4 SS 1200 [1005.0 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Kawasaki ZX-10 generating around 409.1 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2023 Norton V4SV 1200 [432.3 lb-ft per ton] and the 2020 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 DOHC [431.3 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 3.8 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 3.9 secs, this makes the Kawasaki ZX-10 R Ninja KRT Edition similar in acceleration to the 2024 Kawasaki ZX-10 RR Ninja Limited Edition (3.8 secs) and the 2024 Kawasaki ZX-10 RR Ninja (3.8 secs). This Kawasaki ZX-10 R Ninja KRT Edition also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2021 Kawasaki ZX-10 R Ninja KRT Edition and the 1994 Yamaha FZR 1000 EXUP
When talking about the performance of the 2021 Kawasaki ZX-10 R Ninja KRT Edition on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 10.1 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 1994 Yamaha FZR 1000 EXUP (10.1 secs) and the 2016 Yamaha YZF1000 R1 (10.1 secs).
The 2021 version of the Kawasaki ZX-10 R Ninja KRT Edition has a maximum speed of 147mph.
Top Speed of the 2021 ZX-10 equals the 2007 Suzuki GSX-R 600 TT
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2021 Kawasaki ZX-10 R Ninja KRT Edition then how about a 2007 Suzuki GSX-R 600 TT (158 mph) and the 2007 Suzuki GSX-R 600 DOHC (158 mph).
Honda VT 750 C Shadow Spirit
Engine Capacity: 745 cc
Top Speed: 105 mph
Quarter Mile: 16.0 secs @ 0 mph
