Bmw K 1300 S vs Kawasaki Ninja H2r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw K 1300 S vs Kawasaki Ninja H2r. Bmw K 1300 S: 175 hp @ 9,250 rpm hp, 254 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 280 km/h (electronically limited; estimated), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Kawasaki Ninja H2r: 310 hp @ 14,000 rpm (with ram-air effect; 300 hp without) hp, 216 kg (curb/wet weight) weight, top speed 400+ km/h (manufacturer-tested; electronically limited in some configurations), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw K 1300 S
Kawasaki Ninja H2r
Horsepower (hp)
175 hp
310 hp
Torque (Nm)
140 Nm
165 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
280 km/h
400 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
254 kg
216 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
175 hp @ 9,250 rpm
310 hp @ 14,000 rpm (with ram-air effect; 300 hp without)
Torque
140 Nm @ 8,250 rpm
165 Nm @ 12,500 rpm
Top Speed
280 km/h (electronically limited; estimated)
400+ km/h (manufacturer-tested; electronically limited in some configurations)
Weight
254 kg (wet/curb weight)
216 kg (curb/wet weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Estimated 8–12 L/100km under track conditions (no official real-world figure; track-only use)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Bmw K 1300 S
8.5/10
"A flawed masterpiece that rewards meticulous maintenance with genuine greatness."
Pros
+Ferocious, silky inline-four
+Exceptional high-speed stability
+Duolever front end precision
Cons
−ESA units fail expensively
−Throttle bodies need frequent sync
−Coolant pipe cracking issues
Kawasaki Ninja H2r
8.5/10
"Spectacular machine, but only for serious, wealthy track obsessives."
Pros
+Unmatched supercharged engineering showcase
+Chassis inspires genuine confidence
+Bulletproof Kawasaki build quality
Cons
−Crippling ongoing maintenance costs
−Track-only limits usability severely
−Previous abuse nearly guaranteed
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