BMW S 1000 R 2015 vs. Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2012

BMW S 1000 R 2015

BMW S 1000 R 2015

Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2012

Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2012

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Overview - BMW S 1000 R 2015 vs Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2012

BMW S 1000 R 2015

BMW S 1000 R 2015

Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2012

Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2012

Technical Specifications BMW S 1000 R 2015 compared to Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2012

BMW S 1000 R 2015
Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2012

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore80 mmBore77 mm
StrokeStroke49.7 mmStroke56 mm
Engine powerEngine power160 HPEngine power138 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power11,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,600 rpm
TorqueTorque112 NmTorque110 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque9,250 rpmRpm at Torque7,800 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12 Compression Ratio11.8
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath, AntihoppingClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement999 ccmDisplacement1,043 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameAluminium
Frame typeFrame typeTwin TubeFrame typeDouble cradle

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyradialTechnologyradial, Petal

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFixed 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 width190 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height50 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,057 mmLength2,095 mm
WidthWidth845 mmWidth805 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,439 mmWheelbase1,440 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height814 mmSeat Height815 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity17.5 lFuel Tank Capacity15 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW S 1000 R 2015

BMW S 1000 R 2015

With the BMW S 1000 R, you notice both the close relationship to the S 1000 RR superbike and the endeavour to equip the machine with a high degree of comfort for country roads and everyday use. Accordingly, the 1000cc four-cylinder power unit is brute and yet easily controllable, and the seating position is correspondingly sporty and comfortable. The fact that the S 1000 R is one of the most affordable power naked bikes is surprising and very pleasing, although one must not get hold of the list of optional extras - because thanks to the many irresistible features, it will certainly be more expensive.

Powerful and well controllable engine

powerful braking system

comparatively comfortable seating position.

irresistible but expensive optional extras

hard chassis

vibrations in the handlebars

Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2012

Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2012

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW S 1000 R vs Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition

Price BMW S 1000 R

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Price Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition

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