BMW S 1000 RR vs Kawasaki Ninja 1000 ABS Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	The enhanced engine that transmits an outstanding performance  The presence of shift cam technology offers an adaptable ride The CBU litre-class supersport is worth the price of the motorcycle  Loaded with refined electronic assistance Read More	Switchable traction control  Ergonomics are user-friendly Anti-lock braking system   Read More
Things we don't like	The brake bike and feel could have been better The dealerships have a very limited reach to other countries  The refinement of the engine is below average with its Japanese inline-four rivals. Read More	Not the fastest 1000cc Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	999 cc	1043 cc
Maximum Power	210 hp	140 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	16.5 L	19.0 L
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	Wet, Multi-Plate
Engine Type	4 Cylinder, 4-Stroke ,Liquid Cooled Engine	In-Line Four Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled
Exhaust Pipes	4 Into 1 Exhaust	Dual Exhuast
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Bore X Stroke	80 mm x 49.7 mm	77 mm x 56 mm
Injection Type	Fuel Injection	--
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Maximum Torque	113 Nm	111 Nm
No. Of Cylinder	4	4
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Compression Ratio	13.3:1	11.8:1
RPM at Maximum Power	13750 rpm	10000 rpm
RPM at Maximum Torque	11000 rpm	7300 rpm
Lubrication System	--	Forced Lubrication, Wet Sump
Valve Configuration	--	DOHC

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Dimension

Category	Super Sport	Super Sport
Wheel Base	1457 mm	1445 mm
Gross Weight	407 kg	--
Dry Weight	175 kg	--
Kerb Weight	210 kg	231 kg
Height	1205 mm	1170 mm
Length	2073 mm	2105 mm
Seating Capacity	1	2
Seat Height	824 mm	820 mm
Width	848 mm	790 mm
Ground Clearance	--	135 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Fuel Supply System	EFI	Fuel Injection
Ignition System	--	Digital

Electrical

Charger Type	No	--
Battery Voltage	12 V	12 V

Gear & Transmission

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

Wheels & Tyres

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

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension	Telescopic	Inverted Fork
Rear Suspension	Swing Arm	Back Link

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Shutter Lock	No	No
Stability Control	Yes	--
Traction Control	Yes	--
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	--
Riding Modes	Sport, Race Sport, Race	Sport Sport
Side Reflectors	Yes	--
Engine Check Warning	--	Yes
Back Rest	--	No
Wheel Lock Front/back	--	No
Leg Guards	--	No
Launch Control	--	No

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Console

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

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Electrical

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

Chassis & Suspension

Body Frame Material	Alloy Alloy	Alloy Alloy
Seat Type	Single Seat Single Seat	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Chrome Garnish	Yes	--
Body Frame Type	Bridge Type Bridge Type	Twin Tube Twin Tube
Side Wings	--	Yes

Brake

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

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	Yes	No
Cruise Control	--	No