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Kawasaki Ninja H2R vs BMW R 1300 GS

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

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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

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

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

Kawasaki Ninja H2R310 PS
BMW R 1300 GS145 PS

Torque

Kawasaki Ninja H2R165 Nm
BMW R 1300 GS149 Nm

Power to weight

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

Engine size

Kawasaki Ninja H2R998 cc
BMW R 1300 GS1,300 cc

Top speed

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

Weight

Kawasaki Ninja H2R216 kg
BMW R 1300 GS237 kg

Seat height

Kawasaki Ninja H2R830 mm
BMW R 1300 GS850 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKawasaki Ninja H2RBMW R 1300 GS
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandKawasaki · JapanBMW Motorrad · Germany
Type of bikeSportsAdventure
Petrol tank17 L19 L
Engine and performance
Engine size998 cc1300 cc
Cylinders42
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power310 PS @ 14,000 rpm145 PS @ 7,750 rpm
Torque165 Nm @ 12,500 rpm149 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Power to weight1435 PS / tonne612 PS / tonne
Top speed400 km/h220 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight216 kg (with fluids)237 kg (with fluids)
Seat height830 mm850 mm
Ground clearance130 mm—
Wheelbase1,450 mm1,518 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Brembo Stylema 330 ×2 / Disc 250Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 285
ABS—Both wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)120/600 R17 slick / 190/650 R17 slick120/70-19 / 170/60-17

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, Kawasaki Ninja H2R or BMW R 1300 GS?

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

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

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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