Bmw Hp4 vs Kawasaki Zx-10rr
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw Hp4 vs Kawasaki Zx-10rr. Bmw Hp4: 193 hp @ 13,000 rpm hp, 199 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 290 km/h, Motoryk rating 9.0/10. Kawasaki Zx-10rr: 214 hp @ 13,000 rpm hp, 207 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated ~305+ km/h unlimited), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw Hp4
Kawasaki Zx-10rr
Horsepower (hp)
193 hp
214 hp
Torque (Nm)
112 Nm
114.9 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
290 km/h
299 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
199 kg
207 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
193 hp @ 13,000 rpm
214 hp @ 13,000 rpm
Torque
112 Nm @ 9,750 rpm
114.9 Nm @ 11,500 rpm
Top Speed
290 km/h
299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated ~305+ km/h unlimited)
Weight
199 kg (wet/curb weight)
207 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average)
7.5–9.5 L/100km (typical real-world average; estimate)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Bmw Hp4
9.0/10
"An uncompromising track weapon that rewards experienced, committed riders enormously."
Pros
+DDC suspension genuinely transformative
+Exceptional power-to-weight ratio
+Rare homologation collector appeal
Cons
−Aggressive ergonomics punish commuters
−Track miles hard to verify
−Expensive carbon damage repairs
Kawasaki Zx-10rr
8.5/10
"A serious machine demanding serious scrutiny before purchase."
Pros
+Exotic homologation spec components
+Brilliant Öhlins suspension setup
+Cornering ABS genuinely excellent
Cons
−Parts costs are brutal
−Track history hard to verify
−Aggressive ergonomics punish commuters
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