BMW S 1000 XR vs Kawasaki Ninja 1000 ABS Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Advanced oil cooling system for optimal temperature in engine Adjustable windshield for optimal visibility Read More	Switchable traction control  Ergonomics are user-friendly Anti-lock braking system   Read More
Things we don't like	Seat height cannot be adjusted Read More	Not the fastest 1000cc Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	999 cc	1043 cc
Maximum Power	162 hp	140 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	20 L	19.0 L
Exhaust Pipes	4 In 1 Exhaust	Dual Exhuast
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Maximum Torque	114 Nm	111 Nm
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Engine Type	4-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 16-Valve, Liquid Cooled, DOHC	In-Line Four Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
No. Of Cylinder	4	4
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	Wet, Multi-Plate
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Compression Ratio	12.5:1	11.8:1
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Injection Type	Electronic	--
Bore X Stroke	80 mm x 49.7 mm	77 mm x 56 mm
RPM at Maximum Power	11000 rpm	10000 rpm
RPM at Maximum Torque	9250 rpm	7300 rpm
Lubrication System	--	Forced Lubrication, Wet Sump

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Dimension

Category	Adventure Touring	Super Sport
Height	1411 mm	1170 mm
Dry Weight	205 kg	--
Kerb Weight	226 kg	231 kg
Length	2333 mm	2105 mm
Width	917 mm	790 mm
Seat Height	840 mm	820 mm
Gross Weight	450 kg	--
Seating Capacity	2	2
Wheel Base	1522 mm	1445 mm
Ground Clearance	--	135 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

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

Wheels & Tyres

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

Chassis & Suspension

Suspension Travel(Rear)	150 mm	--
Rear Suspension	Swing Arm	Back Link
Suspension Travel(Front)	150 mm	--
Front Suspension	USD Telescopic Fork	Inverted Fork

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
Riding Modes	Touring Touring	Sport Sport
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Shutter Lock	No	No
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	--
Back Rest	No	No
Anti-Theft Alarm	No	--
Central Locking	No	--
Stability Control	Yes	--
Wheel Lock Front/back	No	No
Traction Control	Yes	--
Side Reflectors	Yes	--
Leg Guards	No	No
Launch Control	--	No

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Console

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

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Electrical

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

Differentiating Features

Cruise Control	Optional Optional	No
Height Adjustable Seats	No	No

Chassis & Suspension

Body Frame Type	Bridge-type Bridge-type	Twin Tube Twin Tube
Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Body Frame Material	Alloy Alloy	Alloy Alloy
Side Wings	Yes	Yes

Brake

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