BMW S 1000 R vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R

Here is a price and spec based comparison of the BMW S 1000 R and the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R. The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R is cheaper, retailing at Rs 2,079,000 whereas the BMW S 1000 R sells at Rs 2,174,938. The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R has the smaller engine here, at 998cc, producing 193bhp and , while the BMW S 1000 R is powered by a 999cc engine which produces 193bhp and . The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R has a claimed mileage of 20 kmpl and the BMW S 1000 R has a claimed mileage of 16kmpl. Read on for a detailed specification comparison.

Overview
Price
2,174,938
Ex-Showroom Price
2,079,000
Ex-Showroom Price
CC 999 cc 998 cc
Weight 199 kg 207 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity 16.5 litres 17 litres
BHP 167.6 bhp @ 11,000 rpm 193 bhp @ 13,000 rpm
Specifications
Brakes & Wheels
Braking System Dual Channel ABS Switchable ABS
Front Brake -- --
Front Brake Type Disc Disc
Front Wheel Size 17 inch 17 inch
Rear Brake -- --
Rear Brake Type Disc Disc
Rear Wheel Size 17 inch 17 inch
Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) -- --
Tyre Pressure (Rider Only) -- --
Tyre Size -- --
Tyre Type Tubeless Tubeless
Wheel Size -- --
Wheel Type Alloy Alloy
Dimensions
Fuel Tank Capacity 16.5 litres 17 litres
Ground Clearance -- 135 mm
Kerb Weight 199 kg 207 kg
Overall Dimensions (LxWxH) -- --
Reserve Fuel Capacity 4 litres 2.6 litres
Seat Height 830 mm 835 mm
Seat Length -- --
Wheelbase 1,447 mm 1,450 mm
Manufacturer Warranty
Standard Warranty (km) Unlimited km 30,000 km
Standard Warranty (Years) 3 year 2 year
Vehicle Warranty -- --
Power & Performance
Battery 12 V / 8 Ah, maintenance-free 12V 8.6 Ah (10HR)
Bore x Stroke -- --
Clutch Wet Multiplate Wet Multiplate
Compression Ratio 12.5 : 1 13.0:1
Cooling System Water/Oil Cooled Liquid Cooled
Cylinders 4 4
Displacement 999 cc 998 cc
Emission Standard BS6 Phase 2 BS6 Phase 2B
Engine Type -- --
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Gear Shifting Pattern 1 Down 5 Up 1 Down 5 Up
Max Power 167.6 bhp @ 11,000 rpm 193 bhp @ 13,000 rpm
Max Torque 114 Nm @ 9,250 rpm 112 Nm @ 11,400 rpm
Mileage - ARAI 16 kmpl --
Mileage - Owner Reported -- 20 kmpl
Riding Modes Rain, Road and Dynamic Sport, Road, Rain and Rider
Riding Range 264 km --
Spark Plugs 1 Per Cylinder 1 Per Cylinder
Top Speed 200 kmph 299 kmph
Transmission 6 Speed Manual 6 Speed Manual
Transmission Type Chain Drive Chain Drive
Service & Maintenance Schedule
1st Service (Days) -- --
1st Service (km) -- --
2nd Service (Days) -- --
2nd Service (Kms) -- --
3rd Service (Days) -- --
3rd Service (Kms) -- --
4th Service (Days) -- --
4th Service (Kms) -- --
5th Service (Days) -- --
5th Service (Kms) -- --
No. of Free Services 0 0
Suspensions & Chassis
Chassis Type Bridge-type aluminum laminate frame with load-bearing engine Tubular Diamond
Front Suspension Upside-down telescopic fork with a diameter of 1.8”, spring preload ø43mm inverted fork (BFF) with external compression chamber
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster Yes Yes
Rear Suspension Aluminum swingarm, central shock absorber Horizontal Back-link, BFRC lite gas-charged shock with piggyback reservoir
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster Yes Yes
Features
List of Feature
Additional Features -- --
Automatic Start Stop -- No
Average Fuel Consumption -- Yes
Average Speed Yes Yes
Boot Light -- --
Brake/Tail Light LED LED
Call/SMS Alerts Yes Yes
Clock Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Distance to Empty Yes No
Document Storage -- --
DRLs (Daytime Running Lights) Yes Yes
Engine Temperature Indicator Yes Yes
Front Storage Box No No
Fuel Gauge Digital Digital
Fuel Lid -- --
Gear Indicator Yes Yes
Gear Shift Light Yes Yes
Geo Fencing No No
GPS & Navigation Map Navigation Turn by Turn Navigation
Hazard Warning Indicator Yes Yes
Hazard Warning Lights Yes Yes
Headlight -- --
Headlight Type LED LED
Helmet Hooks -- --
High Beam Indicator Yes Yes
Instrument Console -- --
Instrument Console Type Digital Digital
Keyless Lock/Unlock -- No
Kill Switch Yes Yes
Low Battery Indicator Yes Yes
Low Fuel Indicator Yes Yes
Low Oil Indicator Yes Yes
Luggage Hooks -- --
Malfunction Indicator Yes Yes
Mobile Phone Connectivity Bluetooth Bluetooth
Odometer Digital Digital
OTA Updates Not Available Not Available
Parking Brake -- --
Pass Light Yes Yes
Pillion Comfort -- --
Pillion Seat Stepped Seat Stepped Seat
Quickshifter Yes Yes
Real Time Mileage Indicator -- Yes
Saree Guard Yes Yes
Seat Opening Switch -- --
Service Reminder Indicator Yes Yes
Side Stand Engine/Motor Cut-off Yes Yes
Silencer Cover Yes Yes
Silent Start -- No
Speedometer Digital Digital
Stand Alarm Yes Yes
Start Type Self Start Self Start
Tachometer Digital Digital
Touch Screen Display No No
Traction Control Yes Yes
Tripmeter -- --
Turn Signal LED LED
Under Seat Storage No No
USB Charging Port Inside boot No
Vehicle Location Tracking -- --
Voice Assist -- No
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