Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R vs Yamaha YZF-R9
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R and the Yamaha YZF-R9 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 ZX-10R
2025 model variant
- SRP
- ₱1,019,800
- Est. monthly
- ₱28,769
Photo: Yamaha Motor Philippines, via yamaha-motor.com.ph.
Yamaha YZF-R9
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱899,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱25,361
How they differ
- The Yamaha YZF-R9 is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱899,000, which is ₱120,800 (12%) below the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R at ₱1,019,800.
- On installment at our default terms, the YZF-R9 is estimated at ₱25,361 a month against ₱28,769 for the Ninja ZX-10R, a difference of ₱3,408 a month.
- The Ninja ZX-10R makes more power (203 PS against 119 PS for the YZF-R9).
- The Ninja ZX-10R has more torque (114.9 Nm against 93 Nm for the YZF-R9).
- The Ninja ZX-10R has the larger engine (998 cc against 890 cc for the YZF-R9).
- The Ninja ZX-10R is the heavier bike (207 kg against 195 kg for the YZF-R9).
- The Ninja ZX-10R carries more fuel (17 L against 14 L for the YZF-R9).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R2025 model, ₱1,019,800 | Yamaha YZF-R9Standard, ₱899,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, in-line four, DOHC, 16 valves | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, 4-valve, in-line, 3-cylinder |
| Displacement (differs) | 998 cc | 890 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 203 PS | 119 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 13,200 rpm | 10,000 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 114.9 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 11400 | 7000 rpm |
| Fuel system | Fuel injection | Fuel injection |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Starter (differs) | Electric | Electric starter |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 6-speed, return shift | Constant mesh, 6-speed |
| Final drive (differs) | Chain | n/a |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2085 mm | 2070 mm |
| Width (differs) | 750 mm | 705 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1185 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 835 mm | 830 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 135 mm | 140 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 207 kg | 195 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 17 L | 14 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Inverted fork, 43 mm | Telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Horizontal Back-link with spring preload adjustability | Swingarm (link suspension) |
| Front brake (differs) | Dual semi-floating Brembo discs, 330 mm, Brembo radial-mount, M50 monobloc, opposed 4-piston | Hydraulic dual disc brake |
| Rear brake (differs) | Single disc, 220 mm, Single-piston | Hydraulic single disc brake |
| Front tyre (differs) | 120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W) | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) tubeless |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 190/55 ZR17 M/C (75W) | 180/55ZR17M/C (73W) tubeless |
| Frame (differs) | n/a | Diamond |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | ABS (KIBS, Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock Brake System) | n/a |
| Traction control (differs) | S-KTRC (Sport-Kawasaki Traction Control) | n/a |
| Features | ||
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | Smartphone connectivity | n/a |
| Other features (differs) | Kawasaki Quick Shifter, electronic cruise control, power modes, IMU, launch control | 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.