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BMW S 1000 RR vs Kawasaki Ninja H2R

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

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BMW S 1000 RREarlier version in photo

BMW S 1000 RR2023 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 999 cc
  • 210 PS
  • 197 kg

ShiftCam variable valve timing

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 H2R5
  2. BMW S 1000 RR1
  • Most powerKawasaki Ninja H2R310 PS
  • Most pulling powerKawasaki Ninja H2R165 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Kawasaki Ninja H2R1435 PS/t
  • LightestBMW S 1000 RR197 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 S 1000 RR210 PS
Kawasaki Ninja H2R310 PS

Torque

BMW S 1000 RR113 Nm
Kawasaki Ninja H2R165 Nm

Power to weight

BMW S 1000 RR1,066 PS/t
Kawasaki Ninja H2R1,435 PS/t

Engine size

BMW S 1000 RR999 cc
Kawasaki Ninja H2R998 cc

Top speed

BMW S 1000 RR303 km/h
Kawasaki Ninja H2R400 km/h

Weight

BMW S 1000 RR197 kg
Kawasaki Ninja H2R216 kg

Seat height

BMW S 1000 RR832 mm
Kawasaki Ninja H2R830 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBMW S 1000 RRKawasaki Ninja H2R
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandBMW Motorrad · GermanyKawasaki · Japan
Type of bikeSportsSports
Petrol tank16.5 L17 L
Engine and performance
Engine size999 cc998 cc
Cylinders44
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power210 PS @ 13,750 rpm310 PS @ 14,000 rpm
Torque113 Nm @ 11,000 rpm165 Nm @ 12,500 rpm
Power to weight1066 PS / tonne1435 PS / tonne
Top speed303 km/h400 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight197 kg (with fluids)216 kg (with fluids)
Seat height832 mm830 mm
Ground clearance—130 mm
Wheelbase1,457 mm1,450 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 ×2 / Disc 220Brembo Stylema 330 ×2 / Disc 250
ABSBoth wheels, works in corners—
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 190/55-17120/600 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 S 1000 RR or Kawasaki Ninja H2R?

Kawasaki Ninja H2R makes 310 PS @ 14,000 rpm; BMW S 1000 RR makes 210 PS @ 13,750 rpm.

Which is lighter, BMW S 1000 RR or Kawasaki Ninja H2R?

BMW S 1000 RR weighs about 197 kg and Kawasaki Ninja H2R about 216 kg, so BMW S 1000 RR is easier to push and park.

BMW S 1000 RR or Kawasaki Ninja H2R: which should I buy?

Buy BMW S 1000 RR if you care most about lightest. Buy Kawasaki Ninja H2R if most power, most pulling power matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.

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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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