Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2020 vs. BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2020

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

Overview - Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2020 vs BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2020

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2020 compared to BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2020

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2020

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	Boxer
Bore	Bore	77 mm	Bore	101 mm
Stroke	Stroke	56 mm	Stroke	73 mm
Engine power	Engine power	142 HP	Engine power	105 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	111 Nm	Torque	115 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,750 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.8	Compression Ratio	12
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Prop shaft
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	Oil-air
Displacement	Displacement	1,043 ccm	Displacement	1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Strut
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Single swing arm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Shock mount	Shock mount	Semi-Schwimmsattel	Shock mount	Fixed caliper

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,100 mm	Length	2,240 mm
Width	Width	825 mm	Width	990 mm
Height	Height	1,190 mm	Height	1,525 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,440 mm	Wheelbase	1,510 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	834.98 mm	Seat Height	910 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	19 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	33 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2020

The Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX is more evolution than revolution - but what is the point of reinventing everything in a balanced sports tourer? But the new name is definitely justified, with the many new features made possible by the Ride-by-Wire system, among others, the sports tourer is absolutely up to date. Cornering ABS, modern traction control and riding modes provide safety and adjustment options to personal preferences, the shift assistant favours sport as well as touring. What's more, the price is hot (at least in Austria)!

Refined and powerful engine

balanced handling

comfortable chassis

sufficiently comfortable seating position

modern looks

good brakes

LED lights all around

colour TFT display

cruise control standard

Windshield can be adjusted without tools but only with both hands

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

In the last 30 years of its development, the GS has learned everything you need to know to remain the best-selling motorbike over 500 cubic metres for years - worldwide!

easy to ride

33-litre tank

ergonomics

brakes

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