Bmw S 1000 Rr Hp4 vs Kawasaki Ninja H2r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw S 1000 Rr Hp4 vs Kawasaki Ninja H2r. Bmw S 1000 Rr Hp4: 193 hp @ 13,000 rpm hp, 199 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 303 km/h, Motoryk rating 9.0/10. Kawasaki Ninja H2r: 310 hp @ 14,000 rpm (with ram-air effect; 300 hp without) hp, 216 kg (curb/wet weight) weight, top speed 400+ km/h (manufacturer-tested; electronically limited in some configurations), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw S 1000 Rr Hp4
Kawasaki Ninja H2r
Horsepower (hp)
193 hp
310 hp
Torque (Nm)
112 Nm
165 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
303 km/h
400 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
199 kg
216 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
193 hp @ 13,000 rpm
310 hp @ 14,000 rpm (with ram-air effect; 300 hp without)
Torque
112 Nm @ 9,750 rpm
165 Nm @ 12,500 rpm
Top Speed
303 km/h
400+ km/h (manufacturer-tested; electronically limited in some configurations)
Weight
199 kg (wet/curb weight)
216 kg (curb/wet weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (est. ~15.4 km/L typical real-world average)
Estimated 8–12 L/100km under track conditions (no official real-world figure; track-only use)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Bmw S 1000 Rr Hp4
9.0/10
"The ultimate S1000RR variant — if you can afford to maintain it."
Pros
+Otherworldly chassis and suspension
+Carbon wheels save unsprung weight
+Electronics system still class-leading
Cons
−Expensive valve service intervals
−DDC damper replacement costs fortune
−Carbon wheel damage irreparable
Kawasaki Ninja H2r
8.5/10
"Spectacular machine, but only for serious, wealthy track obsessives."
Pros
+Unmatched supercharged engineering showcase
+Chassis inspires genuine confidence
+Bulletproof Kawasaki build quality
Cons
−Crippling ongoing maintenance costs
−Track-only limits usability severely
−Previous abuse nearly guaranteed
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