BMW R 1300 GS vs Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	--	Perfect balance of sporty riding and touring capabilities Powerful 1,043cc engine provides exhilarating performance Advanced electronic features for enhanced control and convenience Comfortable seating position ideal for long-distance journeys Read More
Things we don't like	--	Limited color choices may not suit all preferences Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	1300 cc	1043 cc
Maximum Power	145 hp	140 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity	19 L	19 L
Maximum Torque	149 Nm	111 Nm
Engine Type	2-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Air & Liquid Cooled Engine	In-Line Four Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled Engine
Compression Ratio	13.3 : 1	11.8:1
Bore X Stroke	106.5 mm x 73 mm	77 mm x 56 mm
Exhaust Pipes	2 In 1 Exhaust	Dual Exhuast
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	Wet, Multi-Plate
Drive Type	Shaft Drive	Chain Drive
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
No. Of Cylinder	2	4
RPM at Maximum Torque	6500 rpm	10000 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power	7750 rpm	10000 rpm
Lubrication System	--	Forced Lubrication, Wet Sump
Valve Configuration	--	DOHC
Injection Type	--	Fuel Injection
Valves Per Cylinder	--	4

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Dimension

Category	Adventure Touring	Super Sport
Seating Capacity	2	2
Seat Height	--	835 mm
Wheel Base	--	1440 mm
Width	--	825 mm
Length	--	2100 mm
Ground Clearance	--	135 mm
Kerb Weight	--	235 kg

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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Supply System	EFI	Fuel Injection
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Ignition System	--	TCBI

Wheels & Tyres

Front Tyre	120/70 R19	120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre	170/60 R17	190/50 ZR17
Front Wheel Size	R19	R17
Tyre Type	Radial	Runflat
Rear Wheel Size	R17	R17

Gear & Transmission

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

Electrical

Battery Voltage

12 V

12 V

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension	--	Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension	--	Horizontal Back-link

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Leg Guards	No	No
Side Reflectors	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	--
Launch Control	No	No
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Riding Modes	Road,Touring Road,Touring	Sport, Road Sport, Road
Shutter Lock	No	--
Wheel Lock Front/back	Yes	--
Back Rest	--	No

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Console

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

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Electrical

Head Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Indicator Light	Yes	Yes
Tail Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Adjustable Headlights	--	Yes

Brake

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

Chassis & Suspension

Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Body Frame Type	Two-Section Two-Section	Diamond Diamond
Side Wings	Yes	Yes

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats

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No