Bmw R 1250 Rs vs Kawasaki Ninja 400
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw R 1250 Rs vs Kawasaki Ninja 400. Bmw R 1250 Rs: 136 hp @ 7,750 rpm hp, 229 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. 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 1250 Rs
Kawasaki Ninja 400
Horsepower (hp)
136 hp
45 hp
Torque (Nm)
143 Nm
38 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
229 kg
168 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
136 hp @ 7,750 rpm
45 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
143 Nm @ 6,250 rpm
38 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h
175 km/h
Weight
229 kg (wet/curb weight)
168 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx 18.2 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 1250 Rs
8.5/10
"The thinking rider's sport-tourer — fast, refined, and genuinely rewarding."
Pros
+ShiftCam engine is exceptional
+Shaft drive, minimal maintenance
+Genuinely comfortable at speed
Cons
−Dealer servicing costs hurt
−Heavy below 30mph
−Bland visual presence
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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