Earlier version in photoBMW S 1000 RR2023 on
Not sold new in Pakistan
- 999 cc
- 210 PS
- 197 kg
ShiftCam variable valve timing
Bike comparison
BMW S 1000 RR vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R
Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.
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Earlier version in photo
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R
Not sold new in Pakistan
- 998 cc
- 203 PS
- 207 kg
213 PS with ram air; Kawasaki World Superbike base bike
Who wins what
The quick answer before the full table.
- BMW S 1000 RR5
- Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R1
- Most powerBMW S 1000 RR210 PS
- Most pulling powerKawasaki Ninja ZX-10R114.9 Nm
- Quickest (power to weight)BMW S 1000 RR1066 PS/t
- LightestBMW S 1000 RR197 kg
- Highest top speedBMW S 1000 RR303 km/h
- Lowest seatBMW S 1000 RR832 mm
Full specifications
| Full specifications |  BMW S 1000 RR |  Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R |
|---|---|---|
| Price and running costs | ||
| Price in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan |
| Brand | BMW Motorrad · Germany | Kawasaki · Japan |
| Type of bike | Sports | Sports |
| Petrol tank | 16.5 L | 17 L |
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine size | 999 cc | 998 cc |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Cooling | Liquid (radiator) | Liquid (radiator) |
| Power | 210 PS @ 13,750 rpm | 203 PS @ 13,200 rpm |
| Torque | 113 Nm @ 11,000 rpm | 114.9 Nm @ 11,400 rpm |
| Power to weight | 1066 PS / tonne | 981 PS / tonne |
| Top speed | 303 km/h | 299 km/h |
| Fuel system | Fuel injection | Fuel injection |
| Gearbox and controls | ||
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Starting | Self start | Self start |
| Size and weight | ||
| Weight | 197 kg (with fluids) | 207 kg (with fluids) |
| Seat height | 832 mm | 835 mm |
| Ground clearance | — | 135 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,457 mm | 1,450 mm |
| Brakes, wheels and suspension | ||
| Brakes (front / back) | Disc 320 ×2 / Disc 220 | Brembo M50 330 ×2 / Disc 220 |
| ABS | Both wheels, works in corners | Both wheels, works in corners |
| Tyres (front / back) | 120/70-17 / 190/55-17 | 120/70-17 / 190/55-17 |
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 ZX-10R?
BMW S 1000 RR makes 210 PS @ 13,750 rpm; Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R makes 203 PS @ 13,200 rpm.
Which is lighter, BMW S 1000 RR or Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R?
BMW S 1000 RR weighs about 197 kg and Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R about 207 kg, so BMW S 1000 RR is easier to push and park.
BMW S 1000 RR or Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R: which should I buy?
Buy BMW S 1000 RR if you care most about most power, quickest (power to weight). Buy Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R if most pulling power matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.
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- BMW S 1000 RR: Thesupermat, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R: Heselnut, CC0
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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.