Bimota Kb4 vs Bmw S 1000 Rr
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bimota Kb4 vs Bmw S 1000 Rr. Bimota Kb4: 140 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 189 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~240 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Bmw S 1000 Rr: 210 hp @ 13,500 rpm (2019+ model with ShiftCam) hp, 197 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated ~306 km/h unlimitited), Motoryk rating 9.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bimota Kb4
Bmw S 1000 Rr
Horsepower (hp)
140 hp
210 hp
Torque (Nm)
111 Nm
113 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
240 km/h
299 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
189 kg
197 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
140 hp @ 10,000 rpm
210 hp @ 13,500 rpm (2019+ model with ShiftCam)
Torque
111 Nm @ 7,300 rpm
113 Nm @ 11,000 rpm
Top Speed
~240 km/h (estimated)
299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated ~306 km/h unlimitited)
Weight
189 kg (wet/curb weight)
197 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~6.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Bimota Kb4
7.5/10
"An exotic gamble that rewards obsessive buyers with deep pockets."
Pros
+Stunning hand-built Italian bodywork
+Bulletproof Kawasaki engine reliability
+Razor-sharp trellis frame handling
Cons
−Eye-watering Bimota-specific parts costs
−Very limited specialist knowledge available
−Patchy small-batch build quality
Bmw S 1000 Rr
9.0/10
"Unbeatable superbike if you buy one with full history."
Pros
+Class-leading electronics suite
+Exceptional engine refinement
+Strong long-term reliability
Cons
−Expensive maintenance costs throughout
−Track damage often hidden
−Upright riding position punishing
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