Ducati SuperSport vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 1 Oct 2026.

Ducati SuperSport
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R

Ducati

SuperSport

From ₹17.16 Lakh

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Kawasaki

Ninja ZX-10R

From ₹20.79 Lakh

Full Ninja ZX-10R page Change
Ducati SuperSportSuperSport Standard · ₹17.16 Lakh
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RNinja ZX-10R · ₹20.79 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price SuperSport: ₹17.16 Lakh (ahead) Ninja ZX-10R: ₹20.79 Lakh SuperSport ₹3.63 lakh cheaper
Braking SuperSport: Cornering ABS (ahead) Ninja ZX-10R: Dual-channel ABS
Power SuperSport: 108 bhp Ninja ZX-10R: 203 PS (ahead) Torque 93 vs 114.9 Nm
Weight SuperSport: 210 kg Ninja ZX-10R: 207 kg Seat height 810 vs 835 mm
Versions SuperSport: 2 (ahead) Ninja ZX-10R: 1

Pick the SuperSport for the lower price, cornering abs and more versions.

Pick the Ninja ZX-10R for more power.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹17.16 Lakh
₹20.79 Lakh
On-road in
₹18.98 Lakh
₹22.96 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹31,884 a month
₹38,573 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
108 bhp
203 PS
Torque
93 Nm
114.9 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual

Engine & Transmission

Displacement (cc)
937 cc
998 cc
Engine Type
Testastretta 11-Degree, 2-Cylinder L-Twin, 4 Valves per Cylinder, Desmodromic Valvetrain, Liquid-Cooled
Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke, In-Line Four, DOHC, 16 Valves
Bore x Stroke
94 mm x 67.5 mm
76 mm x 55 mm
Compression Ratio
12.6:1, plus or minus 0.5
13.0:1
Cooling
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Gearbox
6-Speed Manual
6-Speed Manual, 1-down 5-up
Clutch
Slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch with hydraulic control
Wet multiplate, manual
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Dual Disc, 320 mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo M4-32 monobloc 4-piston calipers
Dual Disc, 330 mm, 4-piston
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Single Disc, 245 mm, 2-piston caliper
Disc, 220 mm, 1-piston
ABS/CBS Type
Bosch Cornering ABS, Dual Channel
Dual Channel, switchable
Wheel Type
3-Spoke Y-Shaped Alloy Wheels, 17-inch front and rear
Alloy, 17-inch
Front Tyre Size
120/70 ZR17 (Pirelli Diablo Rosso III)
120/70-17
Rear Tyre Size
180/55 ZR17 (Pirelli Diablo Rosso III)
190/55-17, radial, tubeless

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
Fully adjustable 43 mm USD Marzocchi fork, fully adjustable 48 mm Ohlins USD fork on 950 S
43 mm inverted Balance Free Fork (BFF), external compression chamber, compression/rebound/preload adjustable, 120mm travel
Rear Suspension
Progressive linkage with adjustable Sachs monoshock, fully adjustable Ohlins monoshock on 950 S, aluminium single-sided swingarm
Horizontal back-link, BFRC-lite gas-charged shock, piggyback reservoir, compression/rebound/preload adjustable, 115mm travel
Frame Type
Tubular Steel Trellis Frame attached to cylinder heads
Twin spar, cast aluminium
Wheelbase (mm)
1,478 mm
1,450 mm
Ground Clearance (mm)
145 mm
135 mm

Dimensions

Seat Height (mm)
810 mm, low seat option 790 mm
835 mm
Kerb Weight (kg)
210 kg (184 kg dry weight)
207 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity (L)
16 litres
17 litres, 2.6 litre reserve
Length (mm)
Not listed
2,085 mm
Width (mm)
Not listed
750 mm
Height (mm)
Not listed
1,185 mm

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
4.3-inch Full-TFT Digital Color Display
4.2-inch TFT color digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth Ready / Ducati Multimedia System, DMS optional
Yes
USB Charging
Waterproof USB socket under the seat
Sources disagree, one says no, others say yes
Navigation
Not listed
Yes

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
Sport, Touring, Urban
Rain, Road, Sport, Configurable Rider
Traction Control
Ducati Traction Control (DTC) EVO
Yes, levels not specified
Quickshifter
Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) Up/Down EVO
Yes, standard, bidirectional
Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes, plus Launch Control
Additional Electronic Aids
Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) EVO, adjustable windscreen, 2 positions
Not listed

Lights

Headlight
Full-LED Headlight with Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
LED projector
Taillight
LED
LED
Turn Indicators
LED, front integrated into rear-view mirrors
LED, DRLs present

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Single-piece stepped dual saddle, color-matched pillion seat cover on 950 S
Split, stepped pillion
Under-Seat Storage
Minimal, houses USB port and tool kit
No

Choice

Versions
2 versions
1 version
Price range
₹17.16 Lakh – ₹20.1 Lakh
₹20.79 Lakh
Colours
1 colour
2 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, manual

SuperSport Standard₹17.16 Lakh Ninja ZX-10R₹20.79 Lakh Ninja ZX-10R ₹3.63 lakh more

On-road price in six cities

SuperSport SuperSport Standard against Ninja ZX-10R Ninja ZX-10R

CitySuperSportNinja ZX-10RGap
Mumbai₹19.66 Lakh₹23.79 LakhSuperSport ₹4.13 lakh less
Pune₹19.66 Lakh₹23.79 LakhSuperSport ₹4.13 lakh less
New Delhi₹18.98 Lakh₹22.96 LakhSuperSport ₹3.98 lakh less
Bengaluru₹20.69 Lakh₹25.04 LakhSuperSport ₹4.34 lakh less
Chennai₹19.66 Lakh₹23.79 LakhSuperSport ₹4.13 lakh less
Hyderabad₹20.69 Lakh₹25.04 LakhSuperSport ₹4.34 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the SuperSport or the Ninja ZX-10R?

The SuperSport, by ₹3.63 lakh on the versions compared here: SuperSport SuperSport Standard at ₹17.16 Lakh against Ninja ZX-10R Ninja ZX-10R at ₹20.79 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹18.98 Lakh against ₹22.96 Lakh.

Which is more powerful?

The SuperSport SuperSport Standard makes 108 bhp and 93 Nm and the Ninja ZX-10R Ninja ZX-10R makes 203 PS and 114.9 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹31,884 a month for the SuperSport and ₹38,573 for the Ninja ZX-10R, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

Compare the rivals

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