Honda CBR1000RR | Price $13,800

Ergos
The CBR1000RR has the tightest ergos here. Narrow clip-ons and high footpegs are best for shorter riders and worst for taller ones. The seat is the softest, but wind protection is lacking.

Dyno
The Honda doesn’t make the most horsepower, but its power curves float above the others’ from idle on up to 10,000 rpm. That added midrange grunt makes it feel the strongest on the street.

Tech Spec

Engine type: l-c inline-four

Valve train: DOHC, 16v

Displacement: 999cc

Bore x stroke: 76.0 x 55.1mm

Compression: 12.3:1

Fuel system: EFI

Clutch: Wet, multi-plate slipper

Transmission: 6-speed

Measured horsepower: 150.3 bhp @ 10,600 rpm

Measured torque: 76.8 lb.-ft. @ 9600 rpm

Corrected ¼-mile: 10.13 sec. @ 139.88 mph

Top-gear roll-on, 60-80 mph: 2.81 sec.

Fuel mileage (high/low/avg.): 38/35/36 mpg

Frame: Aluminum twin-spar

Front suspension: Showa 43mm Big Piston Fork with adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping

Rear suspension: Showa shock with adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping

Front brake: Dual Tokico radial four-piston calipers, 320mm discs with optional C-ABS

Rear brake: Nissin one-piston caliper, 220mm disc with optional C-ABS

Front tire: 120/70ZR-17 Bridgestone Hypersport S20F

Rear tire: 190/50ZR-17 Bridgestone Hypersport S20R

Rake/trail: 23.3°/3.8 in.

Seat height: 32.3 in.

Wheelbase: 55.5 in.

Fuel capacity: 4.7 gal.

Weight (tank full/empty): 445/417 lbs.

Colors: Black, red/black, red/white/blue

Available: Now

Warranty: 12 mo., unlimited mi.

Contact: American Honda Motor Co., Inc. P.O. Box 2200 Torrance, CA 90509 866.784.1870 www.powersport.honda.com

Kawasaki ZX-10R | Price $13,999

Ergos
Excellent wind protection and spacious ergos make this cruise missile surprisingly comfortable on the highway. The contoured bodywork provides good body contact points at the racetrack.

Dyno
Kawasaki’s ZX-10R boasts the most peak power, but doesn’t feel ferocious until you crest that hump at 8000 rpm. Beyond that, the big Ninja puts down smooth, arm-stretching thrust.

Tech Spec

Engine type: l-c inline-four

Valve train: DOHC, 16v

Displacement: 998cc

Bore x stroke: 76.0 x 55.0mm

Compression: 13.0:1

Fuel system: EFI

Clutch: Wet, multi-plate slipper

Transmission: 6-speed

Measured horsepower: 157.9 bhp @ 11,600 rpm

Measured torque: 73.2 lb.-ft. @ 10,800 rpm

Corrected ¼-mile: 10.27 sec. @ 142.57 mph

Top-gear roll-on, 60-80 mph: 2.90 sec.

Fuel mileage (high/low/avg.): 38/35/36 mpg

Frame: Aluminum twin-spar

Front suspension: Showa 43mm Big Piston Fork with adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping

Rear suspension: Showa shock with adjustable spring preload, high/low-speed compression and rebound damping

Front brake: Dual Tokico radial four-piston calipers, 310mm discs

Rear brake: Tokico one-piston caliper, 220mm disc

Front tire: 120/70ZR-17 Bridgestone Battlax BT016

Rear tire: 190/55ZR-17 Bridgestone Battlax BT016

Rake/trail: 25.0°/4.2 in.

Seat height: 32.1 in.

Wheelbase: 56.1 in.

Fuel capacity: 4.5 gal.

Weight (tank full/empty): 442/415 lbs.

Colors: Green, black, red

Available: Now

Warranty: 12 mo., unlimited mi.

Contact: Kawasaki Motor Corp. USA 9950 Jeronimo Rd. Irvine, CA 92618 949.770.0400 www.kawasaki.com