Kawasaki Z1000 R 2020 vs. BMW S 1000 RR 2012

Kawasaki Z1000 R 2020

BMW S 1000 RR 2012

Overview - Kawasaki Z1000 R 2020 vs BMW S 1000 RR 2012

Kawasaki Z1000 R 2020

BMW S 1000 RR 2012

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Details

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z1000 R 2020 compared to BMW S 1000 RR 2012

Kawasaki Z1000 R 2020

BMW S 1000 RR 2012

Kawasaki Z1000 R 2020

BMW S 1000 RR 2012

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	77 mm	Bore	80 mm
Stroke	Stroke	56 mm	Stroke	49.7 mm
Engine power	Engine power	142 HP	Engine power	192 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	13,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	111 Nm	Torque	112 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,300 rpm	Rpm at Torque	9,750 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.8	Compression Ratio	13
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	1,043 ccm	Displacement	999 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Twin Tube

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
Technology	Technology	radial, Monoblock, Petal	Technology	radial

Brakes Rear

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

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	190 mm	Rear tyre width	190 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	50 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,045 mm	Length	2,056 mm
Width	Width	790 mm	Width	826 mm
Height	Height	1,055 mm	Height	1,138 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,435 mm	Wheelbase	1,432 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	815 mm	Seat Height	820 mm
Kerb Weight	Kerb Weight	221 kg	Kerb Weight	204 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z1000 R 2020

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

BMW S 1000 RR 2012

What remains is fascination, bewilderment and fear. You can't shake the uneasy feeling that you're not quite yourself on this bike. It feels like a heavy metal concert with earplugs.

Complete, electronic equipment

good braking system

strong engine

extremely fast on the road

appropriate appearance.

Chassis somewhat complicated and takes a lot of getting used to.