Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R vs CFMoto 675SR-R
Specs side by side, plus our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.
The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R and CFMoto 675SR-R are among the most cross-shopped sport bikes of 2026. The CFMoto 675SR-R undercuts the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R by about $9,800, so value is squarely on the table. On paper the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R leads on power with 203 hp. Below we put them head to head on price, performance, weight and seat height, then give our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.
Our pickKawasaki
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R
CFMoto
CFMoto 675SR-RThe verdict
The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R edges it overall at 8.5/10, but the CFMoto 675SR-R wins on best for new riders, so let how you ride decide.
CFMoto 675SR-R
A2-legal, 94 hp.
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R
203 hp and 0.98 hp/kg, the strongest here.
CFMoto 675SR-R
Our 8.2/10 at $7,999, the most bike per dollar.
CFMoto 675SR-R
189 kg with an 810 mm seat, the easiest to throw around.
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R
Our top score in this matchup at 8.5/10.
Cyan marks the best figure in each row. Specs are the most-cited for the current model; verify before relying on them.
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Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R vs CFMoto 675SR-R: your questions answered
Which is faster, the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R or the CFMoto 675SR-R?
The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R makes the most power at 203 hp and 114.9 Nm, giving it the edge on outright performance.
Which is cheaper, the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R or the CFMoto 675SR-R?
The CFMoto 675SR-R is the most affordable here with an MSRP around $7,999.
Which is lighter, the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R or the CFMoto 675SR-R?
The CFMoto 675SR-R is the lightest at 189 kg, which makes it the easiest to manage at low speed and in the bends.
Which is better for a beginner, the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R or the CFMoto 675SR-R?
For a new rider we'd point to the CFMoto 675SR-R: A2-legal, 94 hp and 189 kg make it the most approachable of the group.
