Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2020 vs. BMW R 1200 RS 2017

Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2020

Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2020

BMW R 1200 RS 2017

BMW R 1200 RS 2017

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Overview - Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2020 vs BMW R 1200 RS 2017

Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2020

Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2020

BMW R 1200 RS 2017

BMW R 1200 RS 2017

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2020 compared to BMW R 1200 RS 2017

Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2020
BMW R 1200 RS 2017

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeBoxer
BoreBore77 mmBore101 mm
StrokeStroke56 mmStroke73 mm
Engine powerEngine power142 HPEngine power125 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power10,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpm
TorqueTorque111 NmTorque125 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque8,000 rpmRpm at Torque6,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.8 Compression Ratio12.5
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeAntihopping
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionProp shaft
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingAir
DisplacementDisplacement1,043 ccmDisplacement1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionParalever

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameSteel

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyradial, Monoblock, PetalTechnologyradial

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width190 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height50 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,100 mmLength2,203 mm
WidthWidth825 mmWidth998 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,440 mmWheelbase1,530 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height834.98 mmSeat Height820 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)235 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)236 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity19 lFuel Tank Capacity18 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2020

Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2020

The Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX is more evolution than revolution - but what is the point of reinventing everything in a balanced sports tourer? But the new name is definitely justified, with the many new features made possible by the Ride-by-Wire system, among others, the sports tourer is absolutely up to date. Cornering ABS, modern traction control and riding modes provide safety and adjustment options to personal preferences, the shift assistant favours sport as well as touring. What's more, the price is hot (at least in Austria)!

Refined and powerful engine

balanced handling

comfortable chassis

sufficiently comfortable seating position

modern looks

good brakes

LED lights all around

colour TFT display

cruise control standard

Windshield can be adjusted without tools but only with both hands

BMW R 1200 RS 2017

BMW R 1200 RS 2017

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX vs BMW R 1200 RS

Price Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX

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Price BMW R 1200 RS

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