BMW R 1200 GS
BMW R 1200 GS
Standard
RM 91,900
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R
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BMW R 1200 GS vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R Comparison

Overview: R 1200 GS vs Ninja ZX-10R

Key Features

Start Option Electric Electric
Displacement 1170 cc 998 cc
Maximum Power 125 hp 200.2 hp

User Ratings & Review Comparison

4.33/5
3 reviews
4.41/5
22 reviews
User Review Comparison
  • Perfect for light off-roading

    I've owned every GS model produced by BMW and have ridden them on different occasions. When BMW launched the R 1250 GS, I got stunned to see the...

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    Douglas Jul 19, 2023 for BMW R 1200 GS
  • Appeals to adrenaline seekers and racers alike

    Motorcycle track riders have to face the dilemma of buying a cheaper base model and spending on upgrades or going for a high-powered bike. I also...

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    M
    Musawwir Sep 03, 2025 for Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R

From The Experts

Things we like
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Aggressive design

Noteworthy performance and handling

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Things we don't like
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Stiff ride quality

Pillion comfort

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Engine & Performance

Displacement 1170 cc 998 cc
Maximum Power 125 hp 200.2 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity 20.0 L 17 L
Drive Type Shaft Drive Chain Drive
Bore X Stroke 101 mm x 73 mm 76 mm x 55 mm
Emission Control Euro 3 --
Maximum Torque 125 Nm 114.9 Nm
Top Speed 200 kmph --
Alternator 580 W --
Compression Ratio 12.5:1 13.0:1
Clutch Type oil lubricated Wet, Multi-Plate
No. Of Cylinder 2 4
Exhaust Pipes 2 In 1 Exhaust 4 In 1 Exhaust
Engine Type Air/Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke, Flat Twin Engine, DOHC 4 Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 16-Valve DOHC, Liquid Cooled Engine
Cooling System Air/Liquid-Cooled Liquid Cooled
Valve Configuration DOHC DOHC
Lubrication System Oil Lubricated Wet Sump
Valves Per Cylinder 4 4
No. Of Strokes 4-Stroke 4-Stroke
RPM at Maximum Torque 6500 rpm 11200 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power 7750 rpm 13500 rpm
Injection Type -- Fuel Injection
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Dimension

Category Adventure Touring Super Sport
Seating Capacity 2 2
Height 1450 mm 1145 mm
Length 2210 mm 2090 mm
Width 953 mm 740 mm
Kerb Weight 238 kg 206 kg
Gross Weight 450 kg --
Seat Height 850 mm 835 mm
Wheel Base 1507 mm 1440 mm
Ground Clearance -- 145 mm
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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option Electric Electric
Fuel Reserve 4.0 L --
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Ignition System -- Digital

Chassis & Suspension

Rear Suspension Swing Arm Horizontal Back-link
Suspension Travel(Rear) 200 mm --
Suspension Travel(Front) 190 mm --
Front Suspension BMW Motorrad Telelever Inverted Fork

Wheels & Tyres

Front Wheel Size R19 R17
Rear Tyre 170/60 R17 190/55 R17
Front Tyre 120/70 R19 120/70 R17
Tyre Type Radial Runflat
Rear Wheel Size R17 R17

Electrical

Battery Voltage 12 V 12 V
Battery Capacity 11.8 Ah --

Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type Manual Manual
Gear Box 6-Speed 6-Speed

Safety & Security

ABS Yes Yes
Pass Switch Yes Yes
Shutter Lock No No
Riding Modes Sport, Touring, Rain, Road Sport, Touring, Rain, Road Road, Race Road, Race
Leg Guards No No
Back Rest No No
Side Reflectors Yes Yes
Launch Control No Yes
Engine Check Warning Yes Yes
Stability Control Yes No
Traction Control Yes Yes
Wheel Lock Front/back No --
Central Locking No --
Anti-Theft Alarm -- No
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Console

Odometer Digital Digital Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge Digital Digital Digital Digital
Speedometer Analog Analog Digital Digital
Side Stand Indicator No No
Tachometer Yes Yes
Oil Change Indicator Yes Yes
Tripmeter Yes --
Display Screen Yes Yes
Navigator -- No
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Chassis & Suspension

Seat Type Dual Stepped Dual Stepped Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Body Frame Type Two Section Two Section --
Body Frame Material Steel Steel --
Side Wings Yes Yes
Electronic Suspension Adjustment Yes --

Brake

Front Brake Dual Disc Dual Disc Disc Disc
Rear Brake Disc Disc Disc Disc

Electrical

Indicator Light Yes Yes
Head Lamp LED LED LED LED
Tail Lamp LED LED LED LED
Adjustable Headlights Yes Yes
Accessory Outlet -- No

Differentiating Features

Cruise Control No No
Height Adjustable Seats No No

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