Kawasaki H2 vs Bmw S 1000 Rr
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki H2 vs Bmw S 1000 Rr. Kawasaki H2: 74 hp @ 6,500 rpm hp, 202 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 193 km/h (120 mph, estimated for 1972-75 H2 750), Motoryk rating 9.0/10. Bmw S 1000 Rr: 210 hp @ 13,500 rpm (2019+ model with ShiftCam) hp, 197 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated ~306 km/h unlimitited), Motoryk rating 9.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki H2
Bmw S 1000 Rr
Horsepower (hp)
74 hp
210 hp
Torque (Nm)
76 Nm
113 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
193 km/h
299 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
202 kg
197 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
74 hp @ 6,500 rpm
210 hp @ 13,500 rpm (2019+ model with ShiftCam)
Torque
76 Nm @ 6,000 rpm (estimated; factory figures were not always published)
113 Nm @ 11,000 rpm
Top Speed
193 km/h (120 mph, estimated for 1972-75 H2 750)
299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated ~306 km/h unlimitited)
Weight
202 kg (wet/curb weight)
197 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~10-12 L/100km (note: estimate based on carbureted 2-stroke triple; highly dependent on riding style)
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki H2
9.0/10
"The most technically impressive production motorcycle money can currently buy used."
Pros
+Supercharged acceleration utterly addictive
+Build quality genuinely exceptional
+Electronics package surprisingly competent
Cons
−Dealer servicing costs are brutal
−Destroys rear tyres rapidly
−Supercharger damage is expensive
Bmw S 1000 Rr
9.0/10
"Unbeatable superbike if you buy one with full history."
Pros
+Class-leading electronics suite
+Exceptional engine refinement
+Strong long-term reliability
Cons
−Expensive maintenance costs throughout
−Track damage often hidden
−Upright riding position punishing
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