BMW S 1000 RR 2018 vs. Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R SE 2018

BMW S 1000 RR 2018

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R SE 2018

Overview - BMW S 1000 RR 2018 vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R SE 2018

BMW S 1000 RR 2018

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R SE 2018

Technical Specifications BMW S 1000 RR 2018 compared to Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R SE 2018

BMW S 1000 RR 2018

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R SE 2018

BMW S 1000 RR 2018

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R SE 2018

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	80 mm	Bore	76 mm
Stroke	Stroke	49.7 mm	Stroke	55 mm
Engine power	Engine power	199 HP	Engine power	200.1 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	13,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	13,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	113 Nm	Torque	113.5 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	10,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	11,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	13	Compression Ratio	13
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	999 ccm	Displacement	998 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube	Frame type	Twin Tube

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Semi-Schwimmsattel
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	radial

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	190 mm	Rear tyre width	190 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,050 mm	Length	2,090 mm
Width	Width	826 mm	Width	740 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,438 mm	Wheelbase	1,440 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	815 mm	Seat Height	835 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	208 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	208 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW S 1000 RR 2018

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R SE 2018

The 2018 model year Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R SE is a motorbike for financially well-endowed motorbike connoisseurs who don't have much to do with chassis set-up, especially on the Nordschleife. The machine is mature, inspires confidence, rides reliably and is extremely fast. You can and must trust the electronic chassis without hesitation. Then riding the spooky chassis is a pleasure.

In the saddle, there is great confidence in a well-functioning package

Electronic chassis offers surprisingly great ride comfort even during brisk laps on the Nordschleife

Very good components at all corners and ends

Geometry, chassis and steering dampers simply fit really well

Powerful and rev-happy in the upper rev range

Long gearing with little pressure in the rev range requires more gear changes than one likes to make in the saddle of a 1000

information on the display is simply not large enough in hectic situations

overall impression appears high-quality but is no longer up-to-date.