BMW S 1000 R vs Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Premium appeal Thrilling performance Read More	Perfect balance of sporty riding and touring capabilities Powerful 1,043cc engine provides exhilarating performance Advanced electronic features for enhanced control and convenience Comfortable seating position ideal for long-distance journeys Read More
Things we don't like	Stiff ride quality Expensive to buy and maintain Read More	Limited color choices may not suit all preferences Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	999 cc	1043 cc
Maximum Power	160 hp	140 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	17.5 L	19 L
Emission Control	Euro 3	--
Maximum Torque	112 Nm	111 Nm
Alternator	406 W	--
Exhaust Pipes	Dual Exhuast	Dual Exhuast
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Bore X Stroke	80 mm x 49.7 mm	77 mm x 56 mm
Top Speed	200 kmph	--
Engine Type	Water/Oil-Cooled, In-Line 4-Cylinder, 4-Stroke Engine, 4-Valves, DOHC	In-Line Four Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled Engine
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
No. Of Cylinder	4	4
Compression Ratio	12.0:1	11.8:1
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Clutch Type	Multi-Plate	Wet, Multi-Plate
RPM at Maximum Power	11000 rpm	10000 rpm
RPM at Maximum Torque	9250 rpm	10000 rpm
Lubrication System	--	Forced Lubrication, Wet Sump
Injection Type	--	Fuel Injection

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Dimension

Category	Super Sport	Super Sport
Seating Capacity	2	2
Length	2057 mm	2100 mm
Width	845 mm	825 mm
Seat Height	814 mm	835 mm
Height	1228 mm	--
Gross Weight	407 kg	--
Wheel Base	1439 mm	1440 mm
Kerb Weight	205 kg	235 kg
Ground Clearance	--	135 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Supply System	EFI	Fuel Injection
Fuel Reserve	4.0 L	--
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Ignition System	--	TCBI

Chassis & Suspension

Suspension Travel(Front)	120 mm	--
Front Suspension	USD Telescopic Fork	Telescopic Fork
Suspension Travel(Rear)	120 mm	--
Rear Suspension	Swing Arm	Horizontal Back-link

Wheels & Tyres

Front Tyre	120/70 ZR17	120/70 ZR17
Front Wheel Size	R17	R17
Rear Wheel Size	R17	R17
Tyre Type	Runflat	Runflat
Rear Tyre	190/55 ZR17	190/50 ZR17

Electrical

Battery Voltage	12 V	12 V
Battery Capacity	9 Ah	--

Gear & Transmission

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

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Launch Control	No	No
Back Rest	No	No
Shutter Lock	No	--
Anti-Theft Alarm	Yes	--
Stability Control	Yes	--
Engine Check Warning	No	Yes
Central Locking	No	--
Riding Modes	Rain, Road, Sport, Slick Rain, Road, Sport, Slick	Sport, Road Sport, Road
Traction Control	Optional Optional	--
Side Reflectors	Yes	Yes
Leg Guards	No	No

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Console

Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Navigator	Optional Optional	No
Oil Change Indicator	Yes	Yes
Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Side Stand Indicator	No	No
Display Screen	Yes	Yes

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Electrical

Indicator Light	Yes	Yes
Tail Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Head Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes

Chassis & Suspension

Electronic Suspension Adjustment	Yes	--
Body Frame Type	Bridge Bridge	Diamond Diamond
Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Body Frame Material	Alloy Alloy	--
Side Wings	Yes	Yes

Brake

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

Differentiating Features

Cruise Control	Yes	--
Additional Features	High-grade cover made of CFRP with UV-resistant high-gloss varnishing High-grade cover made of CFRP with UV-resistant high-gloss varnishing	--
Height Adjustable Seats	--	No