BMW R 1200 RS Vs Kawasaki Ninja 1000 comparison

On Road Price

New Delhi

₹ 16.48 Lakh

₹ 11.54 Lakh

Overview

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

Engine CC

1170.0 cc

1043.0 cc

No Of Cylinder

Max Power

123 bhp @ 7750 rpm

140 bhp @ 10000 rpm

Max Torque

125 Nm @ 6500 rpm

111 Nm @ 7300 rpm

Valves Per Cylinder

Fuel Delivery

Electronic Intake Pipe Injection

Fuel Injection

Cooling System

Air/liquid-cooled

Liquid Cooled

Starting Mechanism

Self Start

Fuel Consumption

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

Dimension and Weight

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

Transmission

No. Of Gears

6 Gears

Clutch

Oil Lubricated Clutch, Hydraulically Operated

Wet, Multiplate

Chassis and Suspension

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.

Braking

Front Brake Type

Dual Disc

Rear Brake Type

Disc

Front Disc/Drum Size

320 mm

300 mm

Rear Disc/Drum Size

276 mm

250 mm

Wheel and Tyres

Wheel Size

17 inches

Wheel Type

Alloy Wheels

Front Tyre

120/70 ZR 17

120/70 ZR17M/C (58W)

Rear Tyre

180/55 ZR 17

190/50 ZR17M/C (73W)

Electricals

Battery

12V / 12Ah, Maintenance-free

Maintenance Free

Headlight

Halogen

LED

Tail Light

LED

Standard Features

Speedometer

Digital

Tachometer

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

Tripmeter Count

Pass Light

ABS and Switchable Traction Control

Assist And Slipper Clutch

Additonal Features

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

Key Features

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