Bmw R 1200 Rs vs Kawasaki Ninja 1000
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw R 1200 Rs vs Kawasaki Ninja 1000. Bmw R 1200 Rs: 125 hp @ 7,750 rpm hp, 229 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Kawasaki Ninja 1000: 142 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 235 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw R 1200 Rs
Kawasaki Ninja 1000
Horsepower (hp)
125 hp
142 hp
Torque (Nm)
125 Nm
111 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
225 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
229 kg
235 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
125 hp @ 7,750 rpm
142 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
125 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
111 Nm @ 7,300 rpm
Top Speed
225 km/h
225 km/h
Weight
229 kg (wet/curb weight)
235 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 km/L, real-world average)
6.0–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Bmw R 1200 Rs
8.5/10
"A genuinely fast, comfortable sport-tourer that rewards careful used buying."
Pros
+Effortless motorway long-haul comfort
+Boxer torque immediately addictive
+Sharp handling for the size
Cons
−Spline wear on neglected bikes
−Servicing costs are significant
−Wind protection merely adequate
Kawasaki Ninja 1000
8.5/10
"The thinking rider's fast bike — boring in the best way."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine longevity
+Genuine sport-touring versatility
+Strong resale value stability
Cons
−Wind noise above 85mph
−Rear shock softens with age
−Fuel consumption disappoints hard riders
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