Kawasaki Ninja e-1 vs Yamaha YZF-R7
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Kawasaki Ninja e-1 and the Yamaha YZF-R7 as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation and Yamaha Motor Philippines, Inc. Last verified .
Photo: Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation (kawasaki-lifestyle.com), via kawasaki-lifestyle.com.
Kawasaki Ninja e-1
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱624,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱17,604
Photo: Yamaha Motor Philippines, via yamaha-motor.com.ph.
Yamaha YZF-R7
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱598,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱16,870
How they differ
- The Yamaha YZF-R7 is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱598,000, which is ₱26,000 (4%) below the Kawasaki Ninja e-1 at ₱624,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the YZF-R7 is estimated at ₱16,870 a month against ₱17,604 for the Ninja e-1, a difference of ₱734 a month.
- The YZF-R7 makes more power (73.4 PS against 12 PS for the Ninja e-1).
- The Ninja e-1 has the lower seat at 785 mm, 50 mm below the YZF-R7, which matters for shorter riders.
- The YZF-R7 is the heavier bike (188 kg against 140 kg for the Ninja e-1).
- They differ in powertrain: the Ninja e-1 has a battery-electric powertrain, the YZF-R7 a combustion engine.
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Kawasaki Ninja e-1Standard, ₱624,000 | Yamaha YZF-R7Standard, ₱598,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Electric motor, rated 5.0 kW | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, 4-valve, in-line, 2-cylinder |
| Displacement (differs) | n/a | 689 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 12 PS | 73.4 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | n/a | 8750 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | n/a | 67 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | n/a | 6500 rpm |
| Fuel system (differs) | n/a | Fuel injection |
| Cooling (differs) | n/a | Liquid-cooled |
| Starter (differs) | n/a | Electric starter |
| Electric powertrain | ||
| Battery capacity (differs) | 3.02 kWh | n/a |
| Battery type (differs) | Lithium-ion battery pack (two removable packs) | n/a |
| Electric range (differs) | 72 km | n/a |
| Range test cycle (differs) | Not stated (approximate figure from Kawasaki) | n/a |
| Motor power (differs) | 9 kW | n/a |
| Charging time (differs) | 3.7 h per battery pack (0 to 100%) | n/a |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | n/a | Constant mesh, 6-speed |
| Final drive (differs) | Chain | n/a |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 1980 mm | 2070 mm |
| Width (differs) | 690 mm | 705 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1105 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1370 mm | 1395 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 785 mm | 835 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 160 mm | 135 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 140 kg | 188 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | n/a | 13 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Telescopic fork, 41 mm | Upside-down fork |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Bottom-link Uni-Trak, gas-charged shock, and spring preload adjustability | Swingarm (link suspension) |
| Front brake (differs) | Single disc, 290 mm, Dual-piston | Hydraulic dual disc brake |
| Rear brake (differs) | Single disc, 220 mm, Dual-piston | Hydraulic single disc brake |
| Front tyre (differs) | n/a | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) tubeless |
| Rear tyre (differs) | n/a | 180/55ZR17M/C (73W) tubeless |
| Frame (differs) | Trellis, high-tensile steel | Diamond |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | ABS | n/a |
| Features | ||
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | Smartphone connectivity | n/a |
| Other features (differs) | Power modes, Ergo-Fit adjustable ergonomics | n/a |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.