Kawasaki Ninja Zx-10r vs Bmw S 1000 Rr
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Ninja Zx-10r vs Bmw S 1000 Rr. Kawasaki Ninja Zx-10r: 203 hp @ 13,200 rpm (2021+ model, race-ready trim) hp, 207 kg (wet/curb weight, 2021+ model) weight, top speed 299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated 310+ km/h unlisted), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. 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 Ninja Zx-10r
Bmw S 1000 Rr
Horsepower (hp)
203 hp
210 hp
Torque (Nm)
114.9 Nm
113 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
299 km/h
299 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
207 kg
197 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
203 hp @ 13,200 rpm (2021+ model, race-ready trim)
210 hp @ 13,500 rpm (2019+ model with ShiftCam)
Torque
114.9 Nm @ 11,400 rpm
113 Nm @ 11,000 rpm
Top Speed
299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated 310+ km/h unlisted)
299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated ~306 km/h unlimitited)
Weight
207 kg (wet/curb weight, 2021+ model)
197 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (approximately 13.3 km/L, real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Ninja Zx-10r
8.5/10
"A serious machine that rewards serious riders who do their homework."
Pros
+Screaming top-end power delivery
+Strong used value retention
+Bulletproof engine internals
Cons
−Brutally firm suspension setup
−Frequent valve check intervals
−High crash history likelihood
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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