Bmw R 1200 Rs vs Kawasaki Ninja 300
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw R 1200 Rs vs Kawasaki Ninja 300. 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 300: 39 hp @ 11,000 rpm hp, 172 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 170 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw R 1200 Rs
Kawasaki Ninja 300
Horsepower (hp)
125 hp
39 hp
Torque (Nm)
125 Nm
27 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
225 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
229 kg
172 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
125 hp @ 7,750 rpm
39 hp @ 11,000 rpm
Torque
125 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
27 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
Top Speed
225 km/h
170 km/h
Weight
229 kg (wet/curb weight)
172 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 km/L, real-world average)
3.7 L/100km or approximately 27 km/L
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 300
8.0/10
"The benchmark used starter bike that actually delivers on its promise."
Pros
+Bulletproof parallel twin engine
+Genuinely sorted chassis dynamics
+Strong used parts availability
Cons
−Drop damage extremely common
−Rev-hungry above 8,000rpm
−Rear brake feels wooden
Top 10 Accessories
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