Bmw R 1100 S vs Kawasaki Ninja 400
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw R 1100 S vs Kawasaki Ninja 400. Bmw R 1100 S: 98 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 229 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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 R 1100 S
Kawasaki Ninja 400
Horsepower (hp)
98 hp
45 hp
Torque (Nm)
100 Nm
38 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
225 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
229 kg
168 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
98 hp @ 7,500 rpm
45 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
100 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
38 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
225 km/h
175 km/h
Weight
229 kg (wet/curb weight)
168 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L typical real-world average)
3.7 L/100km (approx. 27 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Bmw R 1100 S
7.5/10
"A rewarding, characterful sportbike that rewards patient, mechanical owners."
Pros
+Distinctive torquey boxer character
+Excellent high-speed stability
+Strong parts availability still
Cons
−Throttle bodies need frequent sync
−Spline shaft wear costly
−Muted front-end feedback
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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