Bmw S 1000 Rr Hp4 vs Kawasaki Zx-10rr
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw S 1000 Rr Hp4
Kawasaki Zx-10rr
Horsepower (hp)
193 hp
214 hp
Torque (Nm)
112 Nm
114.9 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
303 km/h
299 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
199 kg
207 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
193 hp @ 13,000 rpm
214 hp @ 13,000 rpm
Torque
112 Nm @ 9,750 rpm
114.9 Nm @ 11,500 rpm
Top Speed
303 km/h
299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated ~305+ km/h unlimited)
Weight
199 kg (wet/curb weight)
207 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (est. ~15.4 km/L typical real-world average)
7.5–9.5 L/100km (typical real-world average; estimate)
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 Zx-10rr
8.5/10
"A serious machine demanding serious scrutiny before purchase."
Pros
+Exotic homologation spec components
+Brilliant Öhlins suspension setup
+Cornering ABS genuinely excellent
Cons
−Parts costs are brutal
−Track history hard to verify
−Aggressive ergonomics punish commuters