BMW S 1000 XR vs Kawasaki Z H2 SE Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Advanced oil cooling system for optimal temperature in engine Adjustable windshield for optimal visibility Read More	Supercharged engine for exhilarating acceleration Upgraded suspension for enhanced ride quality Advanced electronic aids for improved safety and control Striking design that demands attention Read More
Things we don't like	Seat height cannot be adjusted Read More	Higher price compared to non-supercharged competitors Limited color options Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	999 cc	998 cc
Maximum Power	162 hp	--
Fuel Tank Capacity	20 L	19 L
Compression Ratio	12.5:1	11.2:1
Engine Type	4-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 16-Valve, Liquid Cooled, DOHC	4-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled, with Supercharger Engine
Maximum Torque	114 Nm	137 Nm
Exhaust Pipes	4 In 1 Exhaust	4 Into 1 Exhaust
Injection Type	Electronic	Fuel Injection
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	Wet, Multi-Plate
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Bore X Stroke	80 mm x 49.7 mm	76 mm x 55 mm
Valve Configuration	DOHC	--
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
No. Of Cylinder	4	4
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Fuel Consumption	20 kmpl	--
RPM at Maximum Torque	9250 rpm	8500 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power	11000 rpm	--
Lubrication System	--	Wet Sump

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Dimension

Category	Adventure Touring	Super Sport
Width	917 mm	815 mm
Length	2333 mm	2085 mm
Kerb Weight	226 kg	240 kg
Seating Capacity	2	2
Dry Weight	205 kg	--
Wheel Base	1522 mm	1455 mm
Seat Height	840 mm	834 mm
Gross Weight	450 kg	--
Height	1411 mm	1130 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

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

Chassis & Suspension

Rear Suspension	Swing Arm	Uni Trak
Front Suspension	USD Telescopic Fork	Inverted Fork
Suspension Travel(Front)	150 mm	--
Suspension Travel(Rear)	150 mm	--

Electrical

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

Wheels & Tyres

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

Gear & Transmission

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

Safety & Security

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

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Console

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

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Chassis & Suspension

Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Body Frame Material	Alloy Alloy	Steel Steel
Side Wings	Yes	Yes
Body Frame Type	Bridge-type Bridge-type	Trellis Trellis

Brake

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

Electrical

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

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	No	No
Cruise Control	Optional Optional	Yes