Bmw K 1300 R vs Kawasaki Z1000
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw K 1300 R vs Kawasaki Z1000. Bmw K 1300 R: 173 hp @ 9,250 rpm hp, 228 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 249 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.2/10. Kawasaki Z1000: 142 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 235 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw K 1300 R
Kawasaki Z1000
Horsepower (hp)
173 hp
142 hp
Torque (Nm)
140 Nm
111 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
249 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
228 kg
235 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
173 hp @ 9,250 rpm
142 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
140 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
111 Nm @ 7,300 rpm
Top Speed
249 km/h
225 km/h
Weight
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
235 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
6.5–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Bmw K 1300 R
8.2/10
"A flawed masterpiece that rewards experienced riders who budget honestly."
Pros
+Savage, addictive power delivery
+Surprisingly comfortable long-distance
+Rock-solid build quality
Cons
−Expensive dealer servicing costs
−Heavy, awkward low-speed
−ESA suspension failures common
Kawasaki Z1000
7.8/10
"Raw, uncompromising supernaked that rewards confident, experienced riders enormously."
Pros
+Brutal, characterful inline-four engine
+Aggressive styling still turns heads
+Sharp, communicative chassis
Cons
−Highway comfort genuinely poor
−Valve checks get expensive fast
−Drop damage very common used
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