BMW S 1000 RR vs Kawasaki Z H2

Kawasaki Z H2 Price starts at Rs. 23.48 Lakh which is Rs. 2.73 Lakh costlier than base model of BMW S 1000 RR priced at Rs. 20.75 Lakh. The claimed mileage of BMW S 1000 RR is 15.62 Kmpl whereas the mileage of Kawasaki Z H2 is 12 kmpl. In technical specifications, BMW S 1000 RR is powered by 999 cc engine , while Kawasaki Z H2 is powered by 998 cc engine. BMW S 1000 RR is available in 3 different colours while Kawasaki Z H2 comes with 2 colours. The Comparison BMW S 1000 RR vs Kawasaki Z H2 can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

S 1000 RR vs Z H2

Key Highlights S 1000 RR STDZ H2 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 with Supercharger
Max Power 212.91 PS @ 13750 rpm 200 PS @ 11000 rpm
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S 1000 RR vs Z H2 Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW S 1000 RR STDKawasaki Z H2 STD
Rating
49 reviews
2 reviews
Brand Name BMW Kawasaki
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 20.75 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 23.48 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 with Supercharger
Max Power 212.91 PS @ 13750 rpm 200 PS @ 11000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
BMW S 1000 RR Colors
Kawasaki Z H2 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) Aluminium cast wheels Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 56,813 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 64,288 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 50,403 S 1000 RR Insurance Rs. 82,000 Z H2 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 with Supercharger
Engine Displacement
999 cc
998 cc
Max Power
212.91 PS @ 13750 rpm
200 PS @ 11000 rpm
Max Torque
113 Nm @ 11000 rpm
137 Nm @ 8500 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
...
B&C (TCBI EL.ADV. D)
Compression Ratio
13.3 : 1
11.2:1

Brakes Front
Double Disc
Double Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Mileage (Overall)
15.62 Kmpl
12 kmpl
Top Speed
303 kmph
...

Tyre Size
Front :-120/70-ZR17, Rear :-190/55-ZR17
Front :-120/70-17Rear :-190/55-17
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)
Aluminium cast wheels
Alloy

Dry Weight
175 kg
...
Seat height
832 mm
830 mm
Load carrying capacity
210 kg
...
Length*Width*Height
2073*848*1205 mm3
2085*810*1130 mm3
Wheelbase
1457 mm
1455 mm
Length
2073 mm
2085 mm
Ground Clearance
140 mm
140 mm
Height
1205 mm
1130 mm
Width
848 mm
810 mm
Fuel Capacity
16.5 Liters
19 Liters
Kerb Weight
197 Kg
239 Kg
Total Weight
407 kg
...
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Diameter
320 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
220 mm
260 mm

Battery Type
Lead Acid
...
Additional Features
Inner Leg Curve - 1845 mm, BMW Shiftcam, Gear Shift Assistant Pro, ABS Pro, BMW Motorrad Integral ABS, Dynamic Brake Control, Steering Stabiliser, M Chassis Ki, M Winglet, Radial Front Brake Calliper, Dynamic Brake Light, Electronic Immobiliser, M Lightweight Battery, Multi-controller, Drop Sensor, On-board Computer, Rider's Seat With Rear Seat Cover, Handbrake Lever Adjustable, Clutch Lever Adjustable, Detachable License Plate Holder, Hill Start Control Pro, M GPS Laptrigger, MSR (Dynamic Engine Brake Control), Race ABS (Partly-integral), Ready For Reverse Gear Shift Pattern, CO2 emission based on WMTC -149 g/km, Castro - 99.8 mm, Steering head angle - 66.2°
KTRC, KCMF, KIBS
Call/SMS alerts
...
USB charging port
...
Headlight
LED
LED
Charging at Home
...
Charging at Charging Station
...
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED
Alternator
450 W
...
Power Modes

Cruise Control
...
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Super Bikes, Sports Bikes
Super Bikes, Sports Naked Bikes, Sports Bikes
Body Graphics
...
Internet Connectivity
...
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Split
Pass Switch
Display
6.5" TFT-Display
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
...
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Clock
Low Battery Indicator
...
Low Oil Indicator
...
Passenger Footrest
Projector Headlights
...
Cooling System
Oil Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Switchable ABS
...

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 Z H2?

56% users have chosen BMW S 1000 RR over Kawasaki Z H2 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 143 users have also rated BMW S 1000 RR and Kawasaki Z H2 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 mileage, comfort and maintenance in your bike. But Kawasaki Z H2 is better on the grounds of performance and features.
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 Z H2 S 1000 RR
Mileage 4.1 3.0
Performance 4.8 5.0
Comfort 4.7 4.5
Maintenance 4.0 3.5
Features 4.8 5.0
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Recently Asked User Questions

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. Can the Kawasaki Z H2 defeat all other 1000cc bikes like S1000RR, Hayabusa, Fireblade? Can Kawasaki Z H2 defeat all in long and drag race?
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Q. Which bike is better to buy BMW S1000RR or Kawasaki ZX10RR?
  • We would kindly like to inform you that Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR has been discontinued and is not available for sale in the Indian market. On the other hand, 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.
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BMW S 1000 RR Vs Kawasaki Z H2 FAQs

Which bike is best between BMW S 1000 RR vs Kawasaki Z H2?
As per the users experiences BMW S 1000 RR is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, comfort and maintenance in your bike. But Kawasaki Z H2 is better on the grounds of performance and features.
Which bike is cheaper BMW S 1000 RR vs Kawasaki Z H2?
The BMW S 1000 RR is cheaper than Kawasaki Z H2 by Rs. 2.73 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance BMW S 1000 RR vs Kawasaki Z H2?
For the STD version, 999 cc Petrol engine of S 1000 RR produces 212.91 PS @ 13750 rpm of power and 113 Nm @ 11000 rpm of torque. Whereas for the STD version, 998 cc Petrol engine of Z H2 produces 200 PS @ 11000 rpm of power and 137 Nm @ 8500 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the BMW S 1000 RR has better performance.

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