Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R vs Triumph Tiger 1200

Triumph Tiger 1200 Price starts at Rs. 19.38 Lakh which is Rs. 2.59 Lakh costlier than base model of Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R priced at Rs. 16.79 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R is 12 kmpl whereas the mileage of Triumph Tiger 1200 is 19.60 Kmpl. In technical specifications, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R is powered by 998 cc engine , while Triumph Tiger 1200 is powered by 1160 cc engine. Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R is available in 2 different colours while Triumph Tiger 1200 comes with 6 colours. The Comparison Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R vs Triumph Tiger 1200 can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Ninja ZX-10R vs Tiger 1200

Key Highlights Ninja ZX-10R STDTiger 1200 GT Pro
Engine Type Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke In-Line Four Liquid-cooled, 12 valve, DOHC, inline 3-cylinder
Max Power 203 PS @ 13200 rpm 150 PS @ 9000 rpm

Ninja ZX-10R vs Tiger 1200 Key Highlights

Basic Info Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R STDTriumph Tiger 1200 GT Pro
Rating
232 reviews
6 reviews
Brand Name Kawasaki Triumph
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 16.79 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 19.38 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Type Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke In-Line Four Liquid-cooled, 12 valve, DOHC, inline 3-cylinder
Max Power 203 PS @ 13200 rpm 150 PS @ 9000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R Colors
Triumph Tiger 1200 Colors
Brakes Front Double Disc Disc
Brakes Rear Disc Disc
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 45,971 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 53,089 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 44,188 Ninja ZX-10R Insurance Rs. 48,268 Tiger 1200 Insurance
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Engine Type
Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke In-Line Four
Liquid-cooled, 12 valve, DOHC, inline 3-cylinder
Engine Displacement
998 cc
1160 cc
Max Power
203 PS @ 13200 rpm
150 PS @ 9000 rpm
Max Torque
114.9 Nm @ 11400 rpm
130 Nm @ 7000 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
76 mm
90.0 mm
Stroke
55 mm
60.7 mm
No Of Cylinders
4
3
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Shaft Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
4
4
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Digital
...
Compression Ratio
13.0:1
13.2:1

Brakes Front
Double Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Mileage (Overall)
12 kmpl
19.60 Kmpl

Tyre Size
Front :-120/70ZR17 Rear :-190/55ZR17
Front :-120/70R19, Rear :-150/70R18
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
...
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
835 mm
870 mm
Length*Width*Height
2085*750*1185 mm3
...
Wheelbase
1450 mm
1560 mm
Length
2085 mm
...
Ground Clearance
135 mm
...
Height
1185 mm
1497 mm
Width
750 mm
984 mm
Fuel Capacity
17 Liters
20 Liters
Kerb Weight
207 Kg
245 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Diameter
330 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
220 mm
282 mm

Additional Features
Lubrication - Forced lubrication, wet sump with air-cooled oil cooler, High-performance Brembo Brake System, Rake-Trail 25° / 105 mm
Rake / Trail - 24.0 º, 120 mm, Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with electronic throttle control, Exhaust - Stainless steel 3 into 1 header system with underslung primary silencer and side mounted secondary silencer
USB charging port
...
Headlight
LED
LED
Pilot Lamps
...
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED
Power Modes
...

Cruise Control
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Super Bikes, Sports Bikes
Adventure Tourer Bikes
Body Graphics
...
Internet Connectivity
...
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Split
Pass Switch
...
Display
4.3” all-digital TFT colour Display
7” TFT
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
...
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Average Fuel economy
...
Distance to Empty Indicator
...
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
...
Clock
Digital
Low Battery Indicator
...
Low Oil Indicator
...
Passenger Footrest
Projector Headlights
...
Cooling System
Air Cooled & Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
...
DRLs
...

Is Triumph Tiger 1200 Better Than Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R?

80% users have chosen Triumph Tiger 1200 over Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 430 users have also rated Triumph Tiger 1200 and Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
As per the users experiences Triumph Tiger 1200 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for comfort and features in your bike. But Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R is better on the grounds of mileage, performance and maintenance.

Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these bikes on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor Tiger 1200 Ninja ZX-10R
Mileage 3.5 4.0
Performance 4.2 4.8
Comfort 4.7 4.5
Maintenance 3.8 4.0
Features 5.0 4.8
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Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R Comparison with Similar Bikes

Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Which is the best bike Kawasaki Ninja ZX 10R or BMW S 1000 RR?
  • The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R is a liter-class track machine, the Ninja ZX-10R has won three World Superbike Championships in a row. Thanks to its racing credentials, the motorcycle is one of the most highly sought-after machines in its segment. On the other hand, BMW S 1000 RR is a great Streetfighter bike in this segment, the S 1000 RR might have lost its sharper styling but it is narrower than before, with a smaller fuel tank as well. This has made the bike easier to straddle and easier to lock yourself onto while cornering. The bike is surprisingly comfortable for a superbike with plenty of room in the saddle. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test ride before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership details.
Q. What is the different between ZX10R and R1 ? while ZX10R cost only 14 lakhs and R1 cost 20 ?
  • It would be unfair to give a verdict now because Yamaha YZF R1 is not launched yet. So we would suggest you wait for the launch of the Yamaha YZF R1. Stay tuned for further updates.
Q. Which is good to buy between Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R and Yamaha YZF R1?
  • It would be unfair to give a verdict here as the Yamaha YZF R1 is yet to make its debut in the BS6 era. The Yamaha YZF-R1 is powered by a 998cc, in-line four, liquid-cooled engine which makes 200PS power. The ECU is programmed with five different types of control systems, including traction control, slide control, launch control and quick shifter. On the other hand, the Ninja ZX-10R has undergone a massive styling change for 2021. The motorcycle now gets the Ninja H2-inspired front fascia, just like most other Ninja series bikes. Its 998cc motor still pushes out 213PS and 115Nm, making sure it doesn't lose its membership from the elite 200 PS club. Revisions to the gearbox and final drive are said to make the bike even more livelier. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test ride for a better understanding of performance and comfort. Click on the link and select your desired city for dealership details.

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R Vs Triumph Tiger 1200 FAQs

Which bike is best between Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R vs Triumph Tiger 1200?
As per the users experiences Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance and maintenance in your bike. But Triumph Tiger 1200 is better on the grounds of comfort and features.
Which bike is cheaper Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R vs Triumph Tiger 1200?
The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R is cheaper than Triumph Tiger 1200 by Rs. 2.59 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R vs Triumph Tiger 1200?
For the STD version, 998 cc Petrol engine of Ninja ZX-10R produces 203 PS @ 13200 rpm of power and 114.9 Nm @ 11400 rpm of torque. Whereas for the GT Pro version, 1160 cc Petrol engine of Tiger 1200 produces 150 PS @ 9000 rpm of power and 130 Nm @ 7000 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R has better performance.

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