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Kawasaki ZX-10 R Ninja World Champion Edition - [2014]
This edition of the Kawasaki ZX-10 R Ninja World Champion Edition is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2014. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2015 Honda AF24 Giorno and the 2015 Kawasaki ZX 1000 Ninja H2R.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 2014 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 198 kgs (436 lbs) this makes the Kawasaki ZX-10 R Ninja World Champion Edition in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 Triple, give or take 50kg.
The 2014 Kawasaki ZX-10 shares the same bhp with the Norton V4SV 1200 125th Anniversary - [2024]
In terms of power the 998cc 16 valve Transverse 4 cylinder engine produces 199.8 bhp (148 kW) @ 13000 rpm similar to the 2024 Norton V4SV 1200 125th Anniversary [185 bhp (137 kW) @ 12500 rpm] or the 2024 Norton V4SV 1200 One of One [185 bhp (137 kW) @ 12500 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 84.3 lb-ft (114.2 Nm) @ 1150 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 2012 Buell-EBR 1190RS V-Twin has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2014 Kawasaki ZX-10 R Ninja World Champion Edition.
The 2014 Kawasaki ZX-10 R Ninja World Champion Edition has a Power to weight ratio of 1009.0 bhp per ton and 425.7 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2014 ZX-10 competing with the 2012 Buell-EBR 1190RS V-Twin [1029.4 bhp\ton] and the 2011 Buell-EBR 1190R V-Twin [1010.9 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 425.7 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 2008 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Team Rizla Suzuki Moto GP Repl [449.4 lb-ft per ton] and the 2007 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Isle of Man Centenary Special [449.4 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 3.7 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 3.7 secs, this makes the Kawasaki ZX-10 R Ninja World Champion Edition similar in acceleration to the 2020 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 DOHC (3.7 secs) and the 2019 Yamaha YZF1000 R1M (3.7 secs). This Kawasaki ZX-10 R Ninja World Champion 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 2014 Kawasaki ZX-10 R Ninja World Champion Edition and the 2000 Honda CBR 900 RR Fireblade 929
When talking about the performance of the 2014 Kawasaki ZX-10 R Ninja World Champion Edition on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 10.4 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2000 Honda CBR 900 RR Fireblade 929 (10.4 secs) and the 2020 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 DOHC (10.4 secs).
The 2014 version of the Kawasaki ZX-10 R Ninja World Champion Edition has a maximum speed of 184mph.
Top Speed of the 2014 ZX-10 equals the 2024 Norton V4SV 1200 125th Anniversary
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2014 Kawasaki ZX-10 R Ninja World Champion Edition then how about a 2024 Norton V4SV 1200 125th Anniversary (200 mph) and the 2024 Norton V4SV 1200 One of One (200 mph).
Kawasaki W 800 Chrome Special Edition
Engine Capacity: 773 cc
Top Speed: 110 mph
Quarter Mile: 14.9 secs @ 0 mph
