BMW S1000RR vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the BMW S1000RR (2023-2025) and the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R (2021-2024), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: BMW S1000RR 205 hp, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 201 hp.
- Torque: BMW S1000RR 113 Nm, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 115.7 Nm.
- Weight: BMW S1000RR 197 kg, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 207 kg.
Key figures
Power hp
- BMW S1000RR (2023-2025)205 (best)
- Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R (2021-2024)201
Torque Nm
- BMW S1000RR (2023-2025)113
- Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R (2021-2024)115.7 (best)
Weight kg
- BMW S1000RR (2023-2025)197 (best)
- Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R (2021-2024)207
Full specs
| Specification |  2023-2025 Remove |  2021-2024 · ZX-10RR (homologation special) Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Supersport | Supersport |
| Years | 2023-2025 | 2021-2024 |
| Engine | 999cc liquid-cooled inline-4 with BMW ShiftCam variable valve timing | 998cc liquid-cooled inline-four, DOHC, 4 valves/cyl, Pankl titanium connecting rods and lighter pistons for higher rev ceiling |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Displacement | 999 cc | 998 cc |
| Power | 205 hp @ 13,000 rpmBest | 201 hp @ 14,000 rpm |
| Torque | 113 Nm @ 11,000 rpm | 115.7 NmBest |
| Transmission | 6-speed constant-mesh manual with standard quickshifter, chain final drive | 6-speed, slipper/assist clutch, bi-directional quickshifter, sealed chain final drive |
| Final drive | chain | chain |
| Weight | 197 kg (wet)Best | 207 kg (wet) |
| Seat height | 833 mm | 835 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 16.5 L | 17 LBest |
| Front suspension | 45mm upside-down telescopic fork, adjustable compression/preload/rebound, ~120mm travel; semi-active BMW DDC optional with 4 damping modes | 43mm inverted Showa Balance Free fork, fully adjustable (preload, compression, rebound); adjustable swingarm pivot |
| Rear suspension | Aluminum swingarm, central monoshock adjustable compression/preload/rebound; semi-active DDC optional | Horizontal back-link, Showa Balance Free gas-charged shock, fully adjustable (preload, compression, rebound) |
| Brake system | BMW Motorrad Race ABS / ABS Pro (part-integral, lean-angle sensitive, disengageable) | Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock Brake System (KIBS), dual-channel ABS, standard |
| Front brake | Dual 320mm floating discs, 4-piston radial calipers | Dual 330mm semi-floating discs, Brembo radial-mount monobloc 4-piston calipers |
| Rear brake | Single 220mm disc, single-piston floating caliper | Single 220mm disc, single-piston caliper |
| Front tire | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70 ZR17 (Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP) |
| Rear tire | 190/55 ZR17 | 190/55 ZR17 (Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP) |
| Quickshifter | Yes | Yes |
| Launch price | USD 17,895 (US)Best | USD 28,999 (US) |