Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R vs KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

Last Updated: August 6, 2026

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R price starts at Rs. 20.79 Lakh, which is Rs. 1.95 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of KTM 1290 Super Adventure S, priced at Rs. 22.74 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Ninja ZX-10R offers a claimed 12 kmpl, while the 1290 Super Adventure S delivers 17.54 kmpl. On the performance front, the Ninja ZX-10R uses a 998cc engine producing 203 PS @ 13200 rpm and the 1290 Super Adventure S a 1301cc engine producing 160.43 PS @ 9000 rpm. If you're deciding between the Ninja ZX-10R and 1290 Super Adventure S, the Ninja ZX-10R is the better pick for affordability and performance, while the 1290 Super Adventure S stands out for mileage.

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Ninja ZX-10R vs 1290 Super Adventure S Comparison Summary

Specification Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RKTM 1290 Super Adventure S
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 20.79 LakhRs. 22.74 Lakh
Mileage 12 kmpl17.54 kmpl
Engine 998 cc1301 cc
Max power 203 PS @ 13200 rpm160.43 PS @ 9000 rpm
Kerb weight 207 Kg250 Kg

Ninja ZX-10R vs 1290 Super Adventure S Key Highlights

Basic Info Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R STDKTM 1290 Super Adventure S STD
Rating
235 reviews
2 reviews
Brand Name Kawasaki KTM
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 20.79 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 22.74 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Liquid Cooled, 4 Stroke In Line Four, DOHC 2 Cylinder, 4 Stroke, V 75°
Max Power 203 PS @ 13200 rpm 160.43 PS @ 9000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R Colors
KTM 1290 Super Adventure S Colors
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 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. 56,922 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 62,259 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 50,465 Ninja ZX-10R Insurance Rs. 50,975 1290 Super Adventure S Insurance
Brochure
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
4
4
Claimed Top Speed
299 kmph
230 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Engine Type
Liquid Cooled, 4 Stroke In Line Four, DOHC
2 Cylinder, 4 Stroke, V 75°
Engine Displacement
998 cc
1301 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
203 PS @ 13200 rpm
160.43 PS @ 9000 rpm
Max Torque
114.9 Nm @ 11400 rpm
138 Nm @ 6500 rpm
Bore
76 mm
108 mm
Stroke
55 mm
71 mm
Number Of Cylinders
4
2
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Digital
Double ignition
Compression Ratio
13.0:1
13.1

Front Brake
Double Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Caliper
4 Piston
4 Piston
Rear Caliper
1 Piston
2 Piston

Mileage (Overall)
12 kmpl
17.54 kmpl
Average Speed
Yes
Yes
Estimated Mileage
10-15 kmpl
Not Available
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Suspension-Front
Ø43 mm, Inverted Balance Free fork with external compression chamber, compression and rebound damping, spring preload adjustability, and top-out springs, Travel - 120 mm
Wp Sat (Semi Active Technology) Upside-Down Ø 48 mm/ Semi Active, Travel - 200 mm
Suspension-Rear
Horizontal Back-link, BFRC lite gas-charged shock with piggyback reservoir, compression and rebound damping, spring preload adjustability, and top-out spring, Travel - 115 mm
Wp Sat (Semi Active Technology) Shock Absorber/ Semi Active, Electronically Regulated Preload, Travel - 200 mm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
36 psi
35 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
36 psi
35 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
42 psi
42 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
42 psi
42 psi
Tyre Size
Front :-120/70-17 Rear :-190/55-17
Front :-120/70-19, Rear :-170/60-17
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Yes
Not Available
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Dry Weight
Not Available
220 kg
Seat height
835 mm
869 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
2.6 L
5 L
Length*Width*Height
2085*750*1185 mm3
Not Available
Wheelbase
1450 mm
1557 mm
Length
2085 mm
Not Available
Ground Clearance
135 mm
223 mm
Height
1185 mm
Not Available
Width
750 mm
Not Available
Fuel Tank Capacity
17 L
23 L
Kerb Weight
207 Kg
250 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
330 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Size
220 mm
267 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Yes
USB charging port
Yes
Yes
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 8.6AH
12V / 11.2AH
Projector head light
Yes
Yes
Pilot Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Power Modes
Yes
Not Available

Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Frame Type
Twin Spar, Cast Aluminium
Chromium Molybdenum Steel Trellis Frame, Powder Coated (Sunframe - Aluminum, Powder Coated)
Digital Display Type
TFT Connectivity
TFT
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Yes
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Yes
Navigation assist
Yes
Yes
Riding Modes
Rain,Road,Configurable Rider,Sports
Rain,Off-Road,Sports,Street
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Low battery alert
Yes
Yes
Brightness Control
Yes
Not Available
No. of Tripmeters
2
2
Engine Temperature Indicator
Yes
Yes
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Kawasaki Engine Brake Control, Kawasaki Cornering Management Function, Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock Brake System
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), Motorcycle Stability Control (MSC), Ride By Wire
Windscreen
Yes
Yes
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Yes
Not Available
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Distance To Empty
Yes
Yes
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Yes
Launch Control
Yes
Not Available
Handlebar type
Not Available
Aluminum, tapered
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Super Bikes, Sports Bikes
Off Road Bikes
Body Graphics
Yes
Not Available
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
Yes
Not Available
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Digital
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Yes
Low Oil Indicator
Yes
Yes
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Yes
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Yes
Switchable ABS
Yes
Not Available
Keyless Ignition
Not Available
Yes
Saree Guard
Yes
Yes
Shift Light
Yes
Yes
Quick Shifter
Yes
Not Available
Hazard Light Switch
Yes
Yes

Vehicle Warranty
2 Years or 30,000 Km
2 Years or 50,000 Km
Standard Warranty (Years)
2
2
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
30000
50000

Is KTM 1290 Super Adventure S Better Than Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R?

66% users have chosen KTM 1290 Super Adventure S over Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 423 users have also rated KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 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 KTM 1290 Super Adventure S is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for maintenance and safety in your bike. But Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R is better on the grounds of mileage, performance and comfort.
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 1290 Super Adventure S Ninja ZX-10R
Mileage 3.5 4.0
Performance 2.5 4.8
Comfort 3.5 4.5
Maintenance 4.5 4.0
Safety 3.5 0.1
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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.
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Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R Vs KTM 1290 Super Adventure S FAQs

Which bike is best between Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R vs KTM 1290 Super Adventure S?
As per the users experiences Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance and comfort in your bike. But KTM 1290 Super Adventure S is better on the grounds of maintenance and safety.
Which bike is cheaper Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R vs KTM 1290 Super Adventure S?
The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R is cheaper than KTM 1290 Super Adventure S by ₹1.95 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R vs KTM 1290 Super Adventure S?
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 STD version, 1301 cc Petrol engine of 1290 Super Adventure S produces 160.43 PS @ 9000 rpm of power and 138 Nm @ 6500 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R has better performance.

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