BMW R 1200 RS Vs Kawasaki Ninja 1000 comparison
Compare BMW R 1200 RS and Kawasaki Ninja 1000
Trying to figure out which of these bikes or scooters to buy? Compare the BMW R 1200 RS Vs Kawasaki Ninja 1000 on CarAndBike to make an informed buying decision as to which bike to buy in 2019. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these two-wheelers.
Compare Price
The ex-showroom, New Delhi price of the Kawasaki Ninja 1000 starts at ₹ 11.03 Lakh. On the other hand, the price of the base version of the BMW R 1200 RS starts at ₹ 16.48 Lakh and goes up to Rs. ₹ 17.53 Lakh for range topping model.
Compare Mileage
As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Kawasaki Ninja 1000 base engine returns 17 kmpl. The BMW R 1200 RS base returns 20 kmpl.
Compare Engine
In the powertrain department, the Kawasaki Ninja 1000 gets bhp Petrol engine, whereas the BMW R 1200 RS comes in bhp Petrol engine.
| Engine CC |
1170.0 cc | 1043.0 cc |
| No Of Cylinder |
2 | 4 |
| Max Power |
123 bhp @ 7750 rpm | 140 bhp @ 10000 rpm |
| Max Torque |
125 Nm @ 6500 rpm | 111 Nm @ 7300 rpm |
| Valves Per Cylinder |
4 | 4 |
| Fuel Delivery |
Electronic Intake Pipe Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Cooling System |
Air/liquid-cooled | Liquid Cooled |
| Starting Mechanism |
Self Start | Self Start |
| Fuel Tank Capacity |
18.0 L | 19.0 L |
| Reserve Fuel Capacity |
4.0 L | N/A |
| Mileage |
20.00 Kmpl | 17.00 Kmpl |
| Overall Riding Range |
N/A | N/A |
| Kerb Weight |
236 kg | 239 kg |
| Length |
2202 mm | 2100 mm |
| Width |
925 mm | 790 mm |
| Height |
1250 mm | 1185 mm |
| Wheelbase |
1527 mm | 1440 mm |
| Ground Clearance |
N/A | 130 mm |
| Seat Height |
820 mm | 815 mm |
| No. Of Gears |
6 Gears | 6 Gears |
| Clutch |
Oil Lubricated Clutch, Hydraulically Operated | Wet, Multiplate |
| Chassis Type |
Two-section Frame, Front- And Bolted On Rear Frame, Load-bearing Engine | Aluminium Twin-Tube |
| Front Suspension |
Telescopic Upside-Down Fork; Stanchion Diameter 45 Mm | 41 Mm Inverted Fork With Stepless Compression And Rebound Damping And Spring Preload Adjustability. |
| Rear Suspension |
Cast Aluminium Single-sided Swing Arm With BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD Strut (travel-related Damping), Spring Pre-load Hydraulically Adjustable (continuously Variable) At Handwheel, Rebound Damping Adjustable At Handwheel | Horizontal Back-Link, Gas-Charged, With Stepless Rebound Damping And Remote Spring Preload Adjustability. |
| Front Brake Type |
Dual Disc | Dual Disc |
| Rear Brake Type |
Disc | Disc |
| Front Disc/Drum Size |
320 mm | 300 mm |
| Rear Disc/Drum Size |
276 mm | 250 mm |
| Wheel Size |
17 inches | 17 inches |
| Wheel Type |
Alloy Wheels | Alloy Wheels |
| Front Tyre |
120/70 ZR 17 | 120/70 ZR17M/C (58W) |
| Rear Tyre |
180/55 ZR 17 | 190/50 ZR17M/C (73W) |
| Battery |
12V / 12Ah, Maintenance-free | Maintenance Free |
| Headlight |
Halogen | LED |
| Tail Light |
LED | LED |
| Speedometer | Digital | Digital |
| Tachometer | Analogue | Analogue |
| Gear Indicator | | |
| Fuel Warning Indicator | | |
| Fuel Gauge | | |
| Low Oil Indicator | | |
| Low Battery Indicator | | |
| Pillion Seat | | |
| Pillion Grabrail | | |
| Engine Kill Switch | | |
| Clock | | |
| Tripmeter Type | Digital | Digital |
| Tripmeter Count | | |
| Pass Light | | |
| ABS and Switchable Traction Control | - | |
| Assist And Slipper Clutch | - | |
| BS IV Compliant | - | |
| Diamond Type Frame | - | |
| Dual Channel ABS | - | |
| Fully-loaded Instrument Panel | - | |
| Long swingarm for Stability | - | |
| Metzeler Radial Tyres | - | |
| Metzeler Sportec M5 Radial tyre | - | |
| More than the Need for Speed | - | |
| Slipper Clutch and Quick Shifter | - | |
| Tight, Compact, and Aerodynamic Fairings and Headlight | - | |
| Titanium Muffler Tuned for Sound | - | |
| Tuned for Hard-core Riders | - | |
| ÖHLINS Smart EC Controlled Cushioning | - | |
| Aluminium Twin-Tube Frame Ensuring A Balance Of Sharp Turning And Firm Handling | - | |
| Comfortable Ergonomics To Comfortable Riding Position | - | |
| Power Mode Selection Riders Can Choose From Full Power Or Low Power Mode | - | |
| The 3-Mode Ktrc System Covers A Wide Variety Of Riding Conditions | - | |
| The Exhaust System Features A 4-Into-2-Pre-Chamber-Into-2 Layout | - | |
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