KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-4RR vs 2024 YAMAHA YZF-R7
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Technical score (estimate)
Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.
Usage fit (estimate)
Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.
City / commute
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-4RR 80 cm Lowest seat here
- 2024 YAMAHA YZF-R7 83.5 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 3.5 cm.
Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).
Auto summary from specs
Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.
- Power spans 73 hp (2024 YAMAHA YZF-R7) up to 79.1 hp (KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-4RR).
- Torque spans 67 Nm (2024 YAMAHA YZF-R7) up to 76.4 Nm (KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-4RR).
- Weights are very close.
- Displacement spans 400 cc (KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-4RR) to 700 cc (2024 YAMAHA YZF-R7).
Reader votes so far — total 4: KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-4RR (2); 2024 YAMAHA YZF-R7 (2).
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| Specification | KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-4RR | YAMAHA YZF-R7 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | KAWASAKI | YAMAHA |
| Model | KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-4RR | YAMAHA YZF-R7 |
| Engine size | 400cc | 700cc |
| Power | 79.1hp | 73hp |
| Torque | 76.4nm. | 67nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 188kg | 188kg |
| Front brake | Twin 290 mm discs, ABS | Dual 298mm hydraulic disc; ABS |
| Rear brake | Single 220 mm disc, ABS | 245mm hydraulic disc; ABS |
| Seat height (cm) | 80cm | 83.5cm |
| Front tyre | 110/70-17 | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22 |
| Rear tyre | 150/60-17 | 180/55ZR17M/C (73W) Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | SFF-BP internal parts and adjustable spring preload/4.7 inches, 37 mm inverted fork | KYB 41mm Telescopic fork; 5.1-in travel, adjustable for preload, rebound and compression |
| Rear suspension | Horizontal Back-link, BFRC lite gas-charged shock with piggyback reservoir, adjustable compression, rebound, and spring preload/4.9 inches | KYB Linked-type Monocross shock, adjustable preload and rebound; 5.1-in travel |
| Motorcycle type | Supersport | Supersport |
| Top speed | 235km/h | 240km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 15 L – 6 L/100km | 13 L – 4.5 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $9399 | $9299 |
| Brand price lists | View KAWASAKI price list | View YAMAHA price list |
| Extra features | Electronic Riding Aids Economical Riding Indicator, Kawasaki Traction Control (KTRC) (3 modes), Kawasaki Quick Shifter (KQS) (dual-direction), Power Modes Special Features 4.3" Full-color TFT Display, Smartphone Connectivity via RIDEOLOGY THE APP -Power Modes -Smartphone Connectivity -Horizontal Back-link Rear Suspension |
-Digital LCD Instrumentation, |
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2023 KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-4RR vs 2024 YAMAHA YZF-R7: listed specifications
The 2023 KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-4RR and 2024 YAMAHA YZF-R7 are closely matched in weight, while the Ninja ZX-4RR has more peak power and torque, and the YZF-R7 has more displacement.
Engine displacement
YZF-R7 has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (700 cc vs 400 cc).
Peak power
Ninja ZX-4RR has a modest listed power advantage (79.1 hp vs 73 hp).
Torque
Ninja ZX-4RR has a modest listed torque advantage (76.4 Nm vs 67 Nm).
Listed top speed
Ninja ZX-4RR and YZF-R7 have very similar listed top speeds (235 km/h vs 240 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
Ninja ZX-4RR and YZF-R7 have very similar listed weights (188 kg vs 188 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: YZF-R7 is listed higher (83.5 cm) than Ninja ZX-4RR (80 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque and seat height, while listed top speed and weight remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-4RR vs YAMAHA YZF-R7?
YAMAHA YZF-R7 is listed at 240 km/h (149 mph) vs 235 km/h (146 mph) for KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-4RR.
Which has more horsepower, KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-4RR or YAMAHA YZF-R7?
KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-4RR has 79 hp compared with 73 hp on the YAMAHA YZF-R7.
Which is lighter, KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-4RR or YAMAHA YZF-R7?
Both weigh 188 kg in our database.
Which is better, KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-4RR or YAMAHA YZF-R7?
It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.
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