BMW M1000R vs Kawasaki Z H2: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the BMW M1000R (2023-present) and the Kawasaki Z H2 (2022-present), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: BMW M1000R 210 hp, Kawasaki Z H2 197 hp.
- Torque: BMW M1000R 113 Nm, Kawasaki Z H2 137 Nm.
- Weight: BMW M1000R 199 kg, Kawasaki Z H2 241 kg.
Key figures
Power hp
- BMW M1000R (2023-present)210 (best)
- Kawasaki Z H2 (2022-present)197
Torque Nm
- BMW M1000R (2023-present)113
- Kawasaki Z H2 (2022-present)137 (best)
Weight kg
- BMW M1000R (2023-present)199 (best)
- Kawasaki Z H2 (2022-present)241
Full specs
| Specification |  2023-present Remove |  2022-present · SE Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Hypernaked | Hypernaked |
| Years | 2023-present | 2022-present |
| Engine | 999cc inline-four, ShiftCam, M-tuned (shares base with S1000RR/M1000RR) | 998cc liquid-cooled inline-four with Kawasaki supercharger, DOHC, 16 valves; SE adds Showa semi-active (Skyhook) electronic suspension |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Displacement | 999 cc | 998 cc |
| Power | 210 hp @ 13,750 rpmBest | 197 hp @ 11,000 rpm |
| Torque | 113 Nm @ 11,000 rpm | 137 Nm @ 8,500 rpmBest |
| Transmission | 6-speed constant-mesh gearbox, 47T rear sprocket (vs 45T on S1000R) | 6-speed manual, chain final drive |
| Final drive | chain | chain |
| Weight | 199 kg (wet)Best | 241 kg (wet) |
| Seat height | 840 mm | 831 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 16.5 L | 18.9 LBest |
| Front suspension | Fully adjustable inverted telescopic fork, 45mm slide tubes, approx. 120mm travel, separate hydraulic cartridges, adjustable spring base | 43mm Showa inverted fork (SFF-CA type) with Showa Skyhook EERA semi-active electronic damping control, 120mm (4.7in) travel, steering damper |
| Rear suspension | Aluminum double-sided swingarm, Full Floater Pro kinematics, central shock, fully adjustable (preload, rebound, compression), approx. 117mm travel | Uni-Trak linkage, Showa BFRC-lite gas-charged shock with Skyhook EERA semi-active electronic damping, 134mm (5.3in) travel |
| Brake system | BMW Motorrad ABS Pro, partially integral, lean-angle sensitive, disengageable | Dual front disc + rear disc, Brembo Stylema calipers, Kawasaki ABS standard |
| Front brake | Dual 320mm floating discs, M-branded 4-piston fixed radial calipers | Dual 320mm discs, radial-mount Brembo Stylema 4-piston monobloc calipers |
| Rear brake | Single 220mm disc, single-piston floating caliper | Single rear disc, single-piston caliper; diameter given as 260mm (motorcycle.com) vs 250mm in some third-party databases |
| Front tire | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70-17 |
| Rear tire | 200/55 ZR17 | 190/55-17 |
| Quickshifter | Yes | Yes |
| Launch price | USD 21,345 (US MSRP, excl destination) | USD 20,200 (US)Best |