Bmw S 1000 R vs Kawasaki Z1000
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw S 1000 R vs Kawasaki Z1000. Bmw S 1000 R: 210 hp @ 13,750 rpm (2021+ generation) hp, 199 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 270 km/h (estimated, electronically influenced), Motoryk rating 8.8/10. 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 S 1000 R
Kawasaki Z1000
Horsepower (hp)
210 hp
142 hp
Torque (Nm)
113 Nm
111 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
270 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
199 kg
235 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
210 hp @ 13,750 rpm (2021+ generation)
142 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
113 Nm @ 11,000 rpm (2021+ generation)
111 Nm @ 7,300 rpm
Top Speed
270 km/h (estimated, electronically influenced)
225 km/h
Weight
199 kg (wet/curb weight)
235 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
6.5–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Bmw S 1000 R
8.8/10
"One of the best naked bikes money can buy, used or new."
Pros
+Savage, usable power delivery
+Electronics genuinely class-leading
+Comfortable for longer rides
Cons
−Dealer servicing costs hurt
−Swingarm pivot corrosion issue
−Firm suspension on rough roads
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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