Bmw K 1200 S vs Kawasaki Ninja 400
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw K 1200 S vs Kawasaki Ninja 400. Bmw K 1200 S: 167 hp @ 10,250 rpm hp, 248 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 270 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Kawasaki Ninja 400: 45 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 168 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw K 1200 S
Kawasaki Ninja 400
Horsepower (hp)
167 hp
45 hp
Torque (Nm)
130 Nm
38 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
270 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
248 kg
168 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
167 hp @ 10,250 rpm
45 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
130 Nm @ 8,250 rpm
38 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
270 km/h
175 km/h
Weight
248 kg (wet/curb weight)
168 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L)
3.7 L/100km (approx. 27 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Bmw K 1200 S
7.8/10
"A proper fast bike that demands respect, preparation, and documented service history."
Pros
+Savage top-end power delivery
+Duolever handling genuinely confidence-inspiring
+Rock-solid high-speed stability
Cons
−Electronics age poorly and expensively
−Specialist knowledge required for servicing
−Heavy for tight urban work
Kawasaki Ninja 400
8.5/10
"The benchmark small-displacement bike that rewards riders of all experience levels."
Pros
+Genuinely engaging chassis dynamics
+Strong resale value retention
+Excellent real-world power delivery
Cons
−Used prices remain inflated
−Pillion comfort is poor
−Fairing repairs get expensive
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