BMW S 1000 R vs Kawasaki Z H2 SE Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Premium appeal Thrilling performance Read More	Supercharged engine for exhilarating acceleration Upgraded suspension for enhanced ride quality Advanced electronic aids for improved safety and control Striking design that demands attention Read More
Things we don't like	Stiff ride quality Expensive to buy and maintain Read More	Higher price compared to non-supercharged competitors Limited color options Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	999 cc	998 cc
Maximum Power	160 hp	--
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	17.5 L	19 L
No. Of Cylinder	4	4
Compression Ratio	12.0:1	11.2:1
Bore X Stroke	80 mm x 49.7 mm	76 mm x 55 mm
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Engine Type	Water/Oil-Cooled, In-Line 4-Cylinder, 4-Stroke Engine, 4-Valves, DOHC	4-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled, with Supercharger Engine
Valve Configuration	DOHC	--
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Clutch Type	Multi-Plate	Wet, Multi-Plate
Alternator	406 W	--
Emission Control	Euro 3	--
Top Speed	200 kmph	--
Exhaust Pipes	Dual Exhuast	4 Into 1 Exhaust
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Maximum Torque	112 Nm	137 Nm
RPM at Maximum Torque	9250 rpm	8500 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power	11000 rpm	--
Injection Type	--	Fuel Injection
Lubrication System	--	Wet Sump

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Dimension

Category	Super Sport	Super Sport
Seat Height	814 mm	834 mm
Seating Capacity	2	2
Kerb Weight	205 kg	240 kg
Wheel Base	1439 mm	1455 mm
Gross Weight	407 kg	--
Height	1228 mm	1130 mm
Width	845 mm	815 mm
Length	2057 mm	2085 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Reserve	4.0 L	--
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Fuel Supply System	EFI	Fuel Injection
Ignition System	--	Digital

Electrical

Battery Voltage	12 V	12 V
Battery Capacity	9 Ah	--

Wheels & Tyres

Front Tyre	120/70 ZR17	120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre	190/55 ZR17	190/55 ZR17
Rear Wheel Size	R17	R17
Front Wheel Size	R17	R17
Tyre Type	Runflat	Runflat

Chassis & Suspension

Rear Suspension	Swing Arm	Uni Trak
Suspension Travel(Rear)	120 mm	--
Front Suspension	USD Telescopic Fork	Inverted Fork
Suspension Travel(Front)	120 mm	--

Gear & Transmission

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

Safety & Security

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

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Console

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

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Chassis & Suspension

Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Body Frame Type	Bridge Bridge	Trellis Trellis
Side Wings	Yes	Yes
Electronic Suspension Adjustment	Yes	--
Body Frame Material	Alloy Alloy	Steel Steel

Brake

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

Electrical

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

Differentiating Features

Additional Features	High-grade cover made of CFRP with UV-resistant high-gloss varnishing High-grade cover made of CFRP with UV-resistant high-gloss varnishing	--
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Seats	--	No