BMW S 1000 RR vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R

BMW S 1000 RR Price starts at Rs. 20.75 Lakh which is Rs. 3.96 Lakh costlier than base model of Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R priced at Rs. 16.79 Lakh. The claimed mileage of BMW S 1000 RR is 15.62 kmpl whereas the mileage of Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R is 12 kmpl. In technical specifications, BMW S 1000 RR is powered by 999 cc engine , while Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R is powered by 998 cc engine. BMW S 1000 RR is available in 3 different colours while Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R comes with 2 colours. The Comparison BMW S 1000 RR vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

S 1000 RR vs Ninja ZX-10R

Key Highlights S 1000 RR STDNinja ZX-10R STD
Engine Type Water/oil Cooled 4-cylinder 4-stroke in-line engine, four titanium valves per cylinder Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke In-Line Four
Max Power 206.66 PS @ 13750 rpm 203 PS @ 13200 rpm
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S 1000 RR vs Ninja ZX-10R Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW S 1000 RR STDKawasaki Ninja ZX-10R STD
Rating
49 reviews
223 reviews
Brand Name BMW Kawasaki
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 20.75 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 16.79 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Type Water/oil Cooled 4-cylinder 4-stroke in-line engine, four titanium valves per cylinder Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke In-Line Four
Max Power 206.66 PS @ 13750 rpm 203 PS @ 13200 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
BMW S 1000 RR Colors
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R Colors
Brakes Front Double Disc Double Disc
Brakes Rear Disc Disc
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 56,813 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 45,971 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 50,403 S 1000 RR Insurance Rs. 64,900 Ninja ZX-10R Insurance
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Engine Type
Water/oil Cooled 4-cylinder 4-stroke in-line engine, four titanium valves per cylinder
Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke In-Line Four
Engine Displacement
999 cc
998 cc
Max Power
206.66 PS @ 13750 rpm
203 PS @ 13200 rpm
Max Torque
113 Nm @ 11000 rpm
114.9 Nm @ 11400 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
80 mm
76 mm
Stroke
49.7 mm
55 mm
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
4
4
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
...
Digital
Compression Ratio
13.3 : 1
13.0:1
Engine Immobilizer
...

Brakes Front
Double Disc
Double Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Mileage (Overall)
15.62 kmpl
12 kmpl
0-100 Kmph (sec)
3.21s
...
Top Speed
303 kmph
299 kmph

Tyre Size
Front :-120/70-ZR17, Rear :-190/55-ZR17
Front :-120/70-17 Rear :-190/55-17
Peak Power
206.66 PS @ 13750 rpm
203 PS @ 13200 rpm
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Dry Weight
175 kg
...
Seat height
832 mm
835 mm
Load carrying capacity
210 kg
...
Length*Width*Height
2073*848*1205 mm3
2085*750*1185 mm3
Wheelbase
1457 mm
1450 mm
Length
2073 mm
2085 mm
Ground Clearance
...
135 mm
Height
1205 mm
1185 mm
Width
848 mm
750 mm
Fuel Capacity
16.5 Liters
17 Liters
Kerb Weight
197 Kg
207 Kg
Total Weight
407 kg
...
Tail Light
LED
LED
Saddle Height
832 mm
835 mm
Front Brake Diameter
320 mm
330 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
220 mm
220 mm

Additional Features
Gear Shift Assistant Pro, ABS Pro, M GPS Laptrigger, Dynamic Brake Control, On-board Computer
...
Call/SMS Alerts
...
USB charging port
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 5AH
...
Pilot Lamps
...
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED
Alternator
450 W
...
Power Modes
...

Cruise Control
...
Frame
Bridge-type frame, cast aluminium, co-supporting engine
Twin spar, cast aluminium
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Super Bikes, Sports Bikes
Super Bikes, Sports Bikes
Body Graphics
Instrument Console
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Split
Pass Switch
Display
6.5 Inch TFT
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
...
Tripmeter
Digital
Digital
Average Fuel economy
...
Distance to Empty Indicator
...
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Techometer
Digital
Digital
Clock
...
Low Oil Indicator
...
Passenger Footrest
...
Projector Headlights
Cooling System
Oil Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
...

Standard Warranty (Years)
3
...

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
BMW S 1000 RR
  • One of the lightest litre-class bikes
  • Pro M Sport variant gets carbon fibre wheels making it more agile.
BMW S 1000 RR
  • Doesn’t come with an electronically adjustable suspension
  • Loses the iconic asymmetric face design
  • Brakes from Hayes aren’t as powerful as the Brembos.

Is BMW S 1000 RR Better Than Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R?

51% users have chosen BMW S 1000 RR over Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 537 users have also rated BMW S 1000 RR and Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
As per the users experiences BMW S 1000 RR is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for comfort in your bike. On the basis of mileage, performance, maintenance and features user have rated both the bikes equally.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these bikes on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor S 1000 RR Ninja ZX-10R
Mileage 4.1 4.1
Performance 4.8 4.8
Comfort 4.7 4.5
Maintenance 4.0 4.0
Features 4.8 4.8
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Which is the best bike Kawasaki Ninja ZX 10R or BMW S 1000 RR?
  • The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R is a liter-class track machine, the Ninja ZX-10R has won three World Superbike Championships in a row. Thanks to its racing credentials, the motorcycle is one of the most highly sought-after machines in its segment. On the other hand, BMW S 1000 RR is a great Streetfighter bike in this segment, the S 1000 RR might have lost its sharper styling but it is narrower than before, with a smaller fuel tank as well. This has made the bike easier to straddle and easier to lock yourself onto while cornering. The bike is surprisingly comfortable for a superbike with plenty of room in the saddle. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test ride before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership details.
Q. Which bike is better to buy BMW S1000RR or Ducati Streetfighter V4?
  • Both bikes are good in their own forte, BMW S 1000 RR is a great sports bike that offers a great look, It also gets a twin-LED headlamp setup while the tail lamp has been integrated into the rear turn indicators. Additionally, it features am 1000 RR-inspired winglets. Aside from this, the bike comes equipped with a Bluetooth-enabled 6.5-inch colour TFT instrument console, a new twin-spar aluminum frame, a subframe, and a WSBK-inspired swingarm. The new bike also gets a new Slide Control Function and Brake Slide Assist. The 999cc inline-four motor makes 209.3PS, which is 2.72PS more than the previous model. The peak torque of 113Nm remains the same. On the other hand, the Ducati Streetfighter V4 comes with an all-LED lighting system and a 5-inch TFT instrument cluster with optional smartphone connectivity called the Ducati Multimedia System (DMS). The engine is reined in by a bevy of electronic aids such as Race, Sport, and Street riding modes, three levels of cornering ABS, an eight-level cornering traction control system, a two-level Ducati Slide Control, wheelie control system, engine brake control, and a three-level launch control system. And to keep the rubber side down at high speeds, the motorcycle also features ‘biplane’ aerodynamic winglets that can generate a downforce of 28kg at 270kmph.
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Q. What is the different between ZX10R and R1 ? while ZX10R cost only 14 lakhs and R1 cost 20 ?
  • It would be unfair to give a verdict now because Yamaha YZF R1 is not launched yet. So we would suggest you wait for the launch of the Yamaha YZF R1. Stay tuned for further updates.
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BMW S 1000 RR Vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R FAQs

Which bike is best between BMW S 1000 RR vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R?
As per the users experiences BMW S 1000 RR is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for comfort in your bike. On the basis of mileage, performance, maintenance and features user have rated both the bikes equally.
Which bike is cheaper BMW S 1000 RR vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R?
The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R is cheaper than BMW S 1000 RR by Rs. 3.96 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance BMW S 1000 RR vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R?
For the STD version, 999 cc Petrol engine of S 1000 RR produces 206.66 PS @ 13750 rpm of power and 113 Nm @ 11000 rpm of torque. Whereas for the STD version, 998 cc Petrol engine of Ninja ZX-10R produces 203 PS @ 13200 rpm of power and 114.9 Nm @ 11400 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences in terms of performance both are same.

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