Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2020 vs. BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2020

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Overview - Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2020 vs BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2020

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

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Technical Specifications Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2020 compared to BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2020

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2020

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	Boxer
Bore	Bore	67 mm	Bore	101 mm
Stroke	Stroke	45.1 mm	Stroke	73 mm
Engine power	Engine power	130 HP	Engine power	105 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	13,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	70.8 Nm	Torque	115 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	11,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,750 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.9	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	636 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	Compression, 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	2,025 mm	Length	2,210 mm
Width	Width	710 mm	Width	915 mm
Height	Height	1,100 mm	Height	1,450 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,400 mm	Wheelbase	1,507 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	830 mm	Seat Height	850 mm
Kerb Weight	Kerb Weight	196 kg	Kerb Weight	229 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2020

The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R is a perfectly sized supersport motorbike. With its 130 hp, sporty but controlled riding is possible. The shorter gearing and the 36cc extra displacement ensure that you can be a bit lazier on the road. A worthy flag-waver for the 600cc supersport segment.

Great engine with a great mix of revving and torque

supersport pleasure with lively handling - but still no ascetic feeling in the saddle

well responsive fork and decent, adjustable chassis.

Some details could do with more finesse - number plate holder and indicators!

The overall silhouette is not sporty enough. The sporty bike could do with more aggressiveness.

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Either it was a stroke of luck or the best developers were at work - handlebars, geometry, seat, knee angle, footrests - it just fits really well for the majority of Central Europeans. All in all, there is still no motorbike that can kill the GS.

Optimal wind protection

comfortable seat

good posture

positive ergonomics

weather robust

quiet chassis.

Seat a little too low.