BMW S1000XR vs Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the BMW S1000XR (2024-present) and the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX (2020-2024), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: BMW S1000XR 170 hp, Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 142 hp.
- Torque: BMW S1000XR 114 Nm, Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 111 Nm.
- Weight: BMW S1000XR 227 kg, Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 233 kg.
Key figures
Power hp
- BMW S1000XR (2024-present)170 (best)
- Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX (2020-2024)142
Torque Nm
- BMW S1000XR (2024-present)114 (best)
- Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX (2020-2024)111
Weight kg
- BMW S1000XR (2024-present)227 (best)
- Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX (2020-2024)233
Full specs
| Specification |  2024-present Remove |  2020-2024 Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Touring | Touring |
| Years | 2024-present | 2020-2024 |
| Engine | 999cc liquid-cooled inline four-cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves/cylinder, revised intake/exhaust for a claimed power increase, new electronics suite (Dynamic Brake Control, Engine Drag Torque Control, ride modes) | 1,043cc liquid-cooled inline-four, DOHC, 16-valve; ride-by-wire throttle, revised cam profiles and shorter intake funnels on cylinders 1 and 4, retuned for Euro 5 |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Displacement | 999 cc | 1,043 cc |
| Power | 170 hp @ 11,000 rpmBest | 142 hp @ 10,000 rpm |
| Torque | 114 Nm @ 9,250 rpmBest | 111 Nm @ 7,300 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed constant-mesh gearbox, chain final drive, optional Dynamic Clutch Control (auto-clutch) and Gear Shift Assist Pro | 6-speed constant-mesh manual with up/down quickshifter, sealed chain final drive |
| Final drive | chain | chain |
| Weight | 227 kg (wet)Best | 233 kg (wet) |
| Seat height | 850 mm | 815 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 20 LBest | 19 L |
| Front suspension | 45mm upside-down telescopic fork, 150mm (5.9in) travel; Dynamic ESA electronic suspension standard, semi-active Dynamic ESA Pro optional in Premium Package | 41mm inverted cartridge fork, adjustable compression/rebound damping; revised low-speed damping for 2020 |
| Rear suspension | Aluminum double-sided swingarm, central shock, 150mm (5.9in) travel; Dynamic ESA standard | Horizontal monoshock, remotely adjustable spring preload |
| Brake system | BMW Motorrad ABS Pro (cornering ABS) and Dynamic Brake Control standard | KIBS ABS standard; KQS up/down quickshifter, KCMF, KTRC, 2 power modes |
| Front brake | Dual 320mm floating discs, 4-piston fixed calipers | Dual 300mm semi-floating discs, 4-piston monobloc calipers |
| Rear brake | Single 220mm disc, single-piston floating caliper | Single 250mm disc, single-piston caliper |
| Front tire | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70ZR17 (Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22) |
| Rear tire | 190/55 ZR17 | 190/50ZR17 (Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22) |
| Quickshifter | No | Yes |
| Launch price | USD 17,495 (USA, base model MSRP at launch (plus destination)) | USD 12,399 (US)Best |