BMW R 1250 R vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	--	Aggressive design Noteworthy performance and handling Read More
Things we don't like	--	Stiff ride quality Pillion comfort Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	1254 cc	998 cc
Maximum Power	136 hp	200.2 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	18 L	17 L
Maximum Torque	143 Nm	114.9 Nm
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Drive Type	Shaft Drive	Chain Drive
Cooling System	Air & Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Engine Type	2-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Air & Liquid-Cooled, DOHC Engine	4 Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 16-Valve DOHC, Liquid Cooled Engine
No. Of Cylinder	2	4
Injection Type	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Top Speed	200 kmph	--
Exhaust Pipes	2 In 1 Exhaust	4 In 1 Exhaust
Fuel Consumption	21 kmpl	--
RPM at Maximum Power	7750 rpm	13500 rpm
RPM at Maximum Torque	6250 rpm	11200 rpm
Bore X Stroke	--	76 mm x 55 mm
Clutch Type	--	Wet, Multi-Plate
Compression Ratio	--	13.0:1
Valves Per Cylinder	--	4
Lubrication System	--	Wet Sump

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Dimension

Category	Super Sport	Super Sport
Seating Capacity	1	2
Kerb Weight	--	206 kg
Height	--	1145 mm
Ground Clearance	--	145 mm
Wheel Base	--	1440 mm
Length	--	2090 mm
Width	--	740 mm
Seat Height	--	835 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Fuel Supply System	EFI	--
Ignition System	--	Digital

Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gear Box	6-Speed	6-Speed

Chassis & Suspension

Rear Suspension	Swing Arm	Horizontal Back-link
Front Suspension	USD Telescopic Fork	Inverted Fork

Electrical

Battery Voltage	12 V	12 V
Battery Capacity	12 Ah	--

Wheels & Tyres

Front Wheel Size	--	R17
Rear Wheel Size	--	R17
Tyre Type	--	Runflat
Rear Tyre	--	190/55 R17
Front Tyre	--	120/70 R17

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Back Rest	No	No
Leg Guards	No	No
Launch Control	No	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Riding Modes	Sport, Race Sport, Race	Road, Race Road, Race
Central Locking	No	--
Stability Control	--	No
Shutter Lock	--	No
Traction Control	--	Yes
Side Reflectors	--	Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm	--	No

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Console

Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Tripmeter	Yes	--
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Navigator	No	No
Speedometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Oil Change Indicator	--	Yes
Side Stand Indicator	--	No

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Brake

Front Brake	Dual Disc Dual Disc	Disc Disc
Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	No	No
Cruise Control	--	No

Electrical

Indicator Light	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Tail Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Head Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Accessory Outlet	--	No

Chassis & Suspension

Side Wings	Yes	Yes
Seat Type	Single Seat Single Seat	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped