BMW M 1000 R vs Kawasaki Z1000
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
BMW M 1000 R vs Kawasaki Z1000. BMW M 1000 R: 210 hp (154 kW) hp, 199 kg (439 lbs) weight, top speed ~186 mph (300 km/h, electronically limited). 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 M 1000 R
Kawasaki Z1000
Horsepower (hp)
210 hp
142 hp
Torque (Nm)
113 Nm
111 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
186 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
199 kg
235 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
210 hp (154 kW)
142 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
113 Nm (83 lb-ft)
111 Nm @ 7,300 rpm
Top Speed
~186 mph (300 km/h, electronically limited)
225 km/h
Weight
199 kg (439 lbs)
235 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
—
6.5–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
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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