Kawasaki Zx-12r vs Bmw S 1000 Rr
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Zx-12r vs Bmw S 1000 Rr. Kawasaki Zx-12r: 178 hp @ 11,000 rpm hp, 214 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated 320+ km/h unlimited), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. 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 Zx-12r
Bmw S 1000 Rr
Horsepower (hp)
178 hp
210 hp
Torque (Nm)
137 Nm
113 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
299 km/h
299 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
214 kg
197 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
178 hp @ 11,000 rpm
210 hp @ 13,500 rpm (2019+ model with ShiftCam)
Torque
137 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
113 Nm @ 11,000 rpm
Top Speed
299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated 320+ km/h unlimited)
299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated ~306 km/h unlimitited)
Weight
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
197 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (approximately 13.3 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 Zx-12r
7.8/10
"A bruiser that still earns respect, if you buy carefully."
Pros
+Massive, effortless power delivery
+Aerodynamics genuinely impressive
+Strong used value proposition
Cons
−Attracts reckless previous owners
−Fairing parts increasingly scarce
−Suspension feels dated now
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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