Kawasaki Ninja Zx-4r vs Bmw S 1000 Rr
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Ninja Zx-4r vs Bmw S 1000 Rr. Kawasaki Ninja Zx-4r: 77 hp @ 14,500 rpm hp, 187 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h (estimated; approximately 185-200 km/h real-world), 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-4r
Bmw S 1000 Rr
Horsepower (hp)
77 hp
210 hp
Torque (Nm)
37.2 Nm
113 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
299 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
187 kg
197 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
77 hp @ 14,500 rpm
210 hp @ 13,500 rpm (2019+ model with ShiftCam)
Torque
37.2 Nm @ 13,000 rpm
113 Nm @ 11,000 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h (estimated; approximately 185-200 km/h real-world)
299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated ~306 km/h unlimitited)
Weight
187 kg (wet/curb weight)
197 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18.2 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-4r
8.5/10
"The best small-bore inline-four you can buy right now."
Pros
+Screaming high-rev character
+Flickable, communicative chassis
+Adjustable suspension standard
Cons
−Early throttle-by-wire glitches
−Tight, expensive service intervals
−Often previously abused hard
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
Top 10 Accessories
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