BMW S 1000 XR 2018 vs. Kawasaki Ninja 650 2021

BMW S 1000 XR 2018

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2021
Overview - BMW S 1000 XR 2018 vs Kawasaki Ninja 650 2021

BMW S 1000 XR 2018

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2021
Technical Specifications BMW S 1000 XR 2018 compared to Kawasaki Ninja 650 2021
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
BMW S 1000 XR 2018

The S 1000 XR, with its now 165 hp Supersport power unit combined with the geometry and comfort of a Bigenduro, is one of the fastest motorbikes on the public road. The extensive range of accessories makes it even faster or even more comfortable, as required. However, with a seat height of 840 mm and a long crotch arch, it is only conditionally suitable for smaller riders. The 790 mm high seat, however, remedies this. The brakes are as strong as the engine, the XR convinces with precision and above all stability. Despite the insane performance, you feel well and safe, as you would expect from a BMW.
Kawasaki Ninja 650 2021

Save the sport tourer! With the Ninja 650, Kawasaki has created an exemplary representative of this class and (hopefully) solved the problem of the new generation. The stable chassis and the decent two-cylinder will delight beginners and advanced riders alike, even at a brisker pace. The front brake is a little too well intentioned, lacking a transparent pressure point despite basically good braking performance. Another plus is the TFT display, which we don't find in the competition at the moment, as well as the grown-up look, which is strongly oriented towards the larger Ninja models.