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BMW R 1300 GS vs Kawasaki Ninja H2R

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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BMW R 1300 GS

BMW R 1300 GS

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 1300 cc
  • 145 PS
  • 237 kg

Boxer twin; the GS is the best-selling big adventure bike

Kawasaki Ninja H2R

Kawasaki Ninja H2R

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 998 cc
  • 310 PS
  • 216 kg

Supercharged and track-only: it cannot be registered for the road

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Kawasaki Ninja H2R6
  2. BMW R 1300 GS0
  • Most powerKawasaki Ninja H2R310 PS
  • Most pulling powerKawasaki Ninja H2R165 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Kawasaki Ninja H2R1435 PS/t
  • LightestKawasaki Ninja H2R216 kg
  • Highest top speedKawasaki Ninja H2R400 km/h
  • Lowest seatKawasaki Ninja H2R830 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Power

BMW R 1300 GS145 PS
Kawasaki Ninja H2R310 PS

Torque

BMW R 1300 GS149 Nm
Kawasaki Ninja H2R165 Nm

Power to weight

BMW R 1300 GS612 PS/t
Kawasaki Ninja H2R1,435 PS/t

Engine size

BMW R 1300 GS1,300 cc
Kawasaki Ninja H2R998 cc

Top speed

BMW R 1300 GS220 km/h
Kawasaki Ninja H2R400 km/h

Weight

BMW R 1300 GS237 kg
Kawasaki Ninja H2R216 kg

Seat height

BMW R 1300 GS850 mm
Kawasaki Ninja H2R830 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBMW R 1300 GSKawasaki Ninja H2R
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandBMW Motorrad · GermanyKawasaki · Japan
Type of bikeAdventureSports
Petrol tank19 L17 L
Engine and performance
Engine size1300 cc998 cc
Cylinders24
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power145 PS @ 7,750 rpm310 PS @ 14,000 rpm
Torque149 Nm @ 6,500 rpm165 Nm @ 12,500 rpm
Power to weight612 PS / tonne1435 PS / tonne
Top speed220 km/h400 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight237 kg (with fluids)216 kg (with fluids)
Seat height850 mm830 mm
Ground clearance—130 mm
Wheelbase1,518 mm1,450 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 285Brembo Stylema 330 ×2 / Disc 250
ABSBoth wheels, works in corners—
Tyres (front / back)120/70-19 / 170/60-17120/600 R17 slick / 190/650 R17 slick

Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, BMW R 1300 GS or Kawasaki Ninja H2R?

Kawasaki Ninja H2R makes 310 PS @ 14,000 rpm; BMW R 1300 GS makes 145 PS @ 7,750 rpm.

Which is lighter, BMW R 1300 GS or Kawasaki Ninja H2R?

Kawasaki Ninja H2R weighs about 216 kg and BMW R 1300 GS about 237 kg, so Kawasaki Ninja H2R is easier to push and park.

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Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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