2024 BMW M 1000 XR vs KAWASAKI Ninja H2 SX
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Technical score (estimate)
Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.
Usage fit (estimate)
Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.
City / commute
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- 2024 BMW M 1000 XR 85 cm Tallest seat here
- KAWASAKI Ninja H2 SX 83.5 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 1.5 cm.
Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).
Auto summary from specs
Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.
- Power spans 200 hp (KAWASAKI Ninja H2 SX) up to 201 hp (2024 BMW M 1000 XR).
- Torque spans 113 Nm (2024 BMW M 1000 XR) up to 137.3 Nm (KAWASAKI Ninja H2 SX).
- Weight spans 223 kg (2024 BMW M 1000 XR) to 266 kg (KAWASAKI Ninja H2 SX).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | BMW M 1000 XR | KAWASAKI Ninja H2 SX |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | BMW | KAWASAKI |
| Model | BMW M 1000 XR | KAWASAKI Ninja H2 SX |
| Engine size | 1000cc | 1000cc |
| Power | 201hp | 200hp |
| Torque | 113nm. | 137.3nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves |
| Weight | 223kg | 266kg |
| Front brake | Twin disc brake, diameter 320 mm, 4-piston fixed caliper | Dual 320mm discs with Brembo calipers |
| Rear brake | Single disc brake, diameter 220 mm, 1-piston floating caliper | Single disc with ABS (Brembo caliper) |
| Seat height (cm) | 85cm | 83.5cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) |
| Rear tyre | 200/55 ZR17 | 190/55ZR17M/C (75W) |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm, electronic self-adjusting rebound/compression damping (Dynamic ESA) | ø43 mm inverted fork with KECS-controlled rebound and compression damping, manually adjustable spring preload, and top-out springs. |
| Rear suspension | Aluminum twin-sided swingarm, DDC Dynamic Damping Control (central shock absorber), adjustable spring preload, rebound and compression stages electronically adjustable | New Uni-Trak with piggyback reservoir BFRC lite gas-charged shock, KECS-controlled compression and rebound damping, and electronically adjustable spring preload. |
| Motorcycle type | Touring | Touring |
| Top speed | 290km/h | 320km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 20 L – 7.2 L/100km | 19 L – 5.4 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $24295 | $28000 |
| Brand price lists | View BMW price list | View KAWASAKI price list |
| Extra features | -Riding modes Pro (Rain, Road, Dynamic, Race, Race Pro 1–3, Pit Lane Limiter, Launch Control, Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) +/- Shift, -Wheelie Control, Slide Control, Dynamic Brake Control (DBC), shift assistant Pro, Automatic Hill Start Control (HSC) Pro) -TFT display with M start-up animation, Headlight Pro with adaptive headlight, Dynamic Damping Control (DDC) -M battery, M Forged wheels, M titanium rear silencer, M brake, BMW Motorrad ABS Pro, Sport windscreen -Adjustable steering damper, M seat, M brake and clutch lever, Keyless Ride, Tyre pressure control (TPC) -Heated grips, Cruise control, USB charging interface |
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2024 BMW M 1000 XR vs 2023 KAWASAKI Ninja H2 SX: listed specifications
The 2024 BMW M 1000 XR and 2023 KAWASAKI Ninja H2 SX are closely matched in peak power and displacement, while the M 1000 XR has a lower listed weight, and the Ninja H2 SX has more torque, and the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
M 1000 XR and Ninja H2 SX have very similar engine displacement (1000 cc vs 1000 cc).
Peak power
M 1000 XR and Ninja H2 SX have very similar peak power (201 hp vs 200 hp).
Torque
Ninja H2 SX has a clear listed torque advantage (137.3 Nm vs 113 Nm).
Listed top speed
Ninja H2 SX has a clear listed top-speed advantage (320 km/h vs 290 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
M 1000 XR is notably lighter on the listed weight (223 kg vs 266 kg). Ninja H2 SX has a lower listed seat height (83.5 cm vs 85 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in torque, listed top speed, weight and seat height, while displacement and peak power remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of BMW M 1000 XR vs KAWASAKI Ninja H2 SX?
KAWASAKI Ninja H2 SX is listed at 320 km/h (199 mph) vs 290 km/h (180 mph) for BMW M 1000 XR.
Which has more horsepower, BMW M 1000 XR or KAWASAKI Ninja H2 SX?
BMW M 1000 XR has 201 hp compared with 200 hp on the KAWASAKI Ninja H2 SX.
Which is lighter, BMW M 1000 XR or KAWASAKI Ninja H2 SX?
BMW M 1000 XR is lighter at 223 kg vs 266 kg for KAWASAKI Ninja H2 SX.
Which is better, BMW M 1000 XR or KAWASAKI Ninja H2 SX?
It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.
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