BMW S 1000 RR vs KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-10R
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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.
- BMW S 1000 RR 83 cm Lowest seat here
- KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-10R 83.5 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 0.5 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 210 hp (BMW S 1000 RR) up to 213 hp (KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-10R).
- Torque spans 113 Nm (BMW S 1000 RR) up to 114.9 Nm (KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-10R).
- Weight spans 206 kg (KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-10R) to 210 kg (BMW S 1000 RR).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | BMW S 1000 RR | KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-10R |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | BMW | KAWASAKI |
| Model | BMW S 1000 RR | KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-10R |
| Engine size | 1000cc | 1000cc |
| Power | 210hp | 213hp |
| Torque | 113nm. | 114.9nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves |
| Weight | 210kg | 206kg |
| Front brake | Twin disc brake, diameter 320 mm, 4.5 mm, 4-piston fixed caliper (5 mm M wheels) | 330 mm Brembo dual disc, dual radial-mounted Brembo M50 monoblock, 4-piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Single disc brake, diameter 220 mm, 1-piston floating caliper | 220 mm single disc, single-piston caliper |
| Seat height (cm) | 83cm | 83.5cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) |
| Rear tyre | 190/55 ZR17 | 190/55ZR17M/C (75W) |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm, spring preload, rebound and compression stages adjustable | 43mm inverted fork with unbalanced external compression chamber, KECS-controlled rebound damping, compression damping, and spring preload adjustable. |
| Rear suspension | Aluminium swing arm, full floater pro, compression and rebound damping adjustable, adjustable spring preload | Horizontal, back-link, BFRC lite gas-charged shock with KECS-controlled compression damping, rebound damping, and spring preload adjustable. Additional Features: |
| Motorcycle type | Supersport | Supersport |
| Top speed | 330km/h | 320km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 16.5 L – 7 L/100km | 17 L – 7 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $17895 | $17799 |
| Brand price lists | View BMW price list | View KAWASAKI price list |
| Extra features | -BMW Motorrad ABS, ABS PRO, DTC (Dynamic Traction Control), HSC (Hill Start Control) -4 riding modes (Rain, Road, Dynamic, Race), Shift assistant Pro, 6.5" TFT display -M chassis kit, M GPS Laptrigger (activation code), M lightweight batteryy |
Additional Features:
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2023 BMW S 1000 RR vs 2023 KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-10R: listed specifications
The 2023 BMW S 1000 RR and 2023 KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-10R are closely matched in peak power and weight, while the S 1000 RR has the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
S 1000 RR and Ninja ZX-10R have very similar engine displacement (1000 cc vs 1000 cc).
Peak power
S 1000 RR and Ninja ZX-10R have very similar peak power (210 hp vs 213 hp).
Torque
S 1000 RR and Ninja ZX-10R have very similar listed torque (113 Nm vs 114.9 Nm).
Listed top speed
S 1000 RR has a modest listed top-speed advantage (330 km/h vs 320 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
S 1000 RR and Ninja ZX-10R have very similar listed weights (210 kg vs 206 kg). S 1000 RR and Ninja ZX-10R have very similar seat heights (83 cm vs 83.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in listed top speed, while displacement, peak power, torque, weight and seat height remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of BMW S 1000 RR vs KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-10R?
BMW S 1000 RR is listed at 330 km/h (205 mph) vs 320 km/h (199 mph) for KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-10R.
Which has more horsepower, BMW S 1000 RR or KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-10R?
KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-10R has 213 hp compared with 210 hp on the BMW S 1000 RR.
Which is lighter, BMW S 1000 RR or KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-10R?
KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-10R is lighter at 206 kg vs 210 kg for BMW S 1000 RR.
Which is better, BMW S 1000 RR or KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-10R?
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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