Kawasaki Ninja Zx-14r vs Bmw S 1000 Rr
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Ninja Zx-14r vs Bmw S 1000 Rr. Kawasaki Ninja Zx-14r: 210 hp @ 11,000 rpm (2012+ models; earlier models ~190 hp) hp, 268 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated unrestricted ~320+ km/h), 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-14r
Bmw S 1000 Rr
Horsepower (hp)
210 hp
210 hp
Torque (Nm)
158 Nm
113 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
299 km/h
299 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
268 kg
197 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
210 hp @ 11,000 rpm (2012+ models; earlier models ~190 hp)
210 hp @ 13,500 rpm (2019+ model with ShiftCam)
Torque
158 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
113 Nm @ 11,000 rpm
Top Speed
299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated unrestricted ~320+ km/h)
299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated ~306 km/h unlimitited)
Weight
268 kg (wet/curb weight)
197 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5–9.0 L/100km (approx. 11–13 km/L, typical real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Ninja Zx-14r
8.5/10
"The last true hypersport bruiser that needs zero apologies."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine reliability
+Surprisingly composed highway cruiser
+Immense overtaking ability everywhere
Cons
−Terrifying for new riders
−Poor urban fuel economy
−Heavy at low speeds
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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