BMW S 1000 RR 2014 vs. Kawasaki Z1000SX 2013

BMW S 1000 RR 2014

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2013

Technical Specifications BMW S 1000 RR 2014 compared to Kawasaki Z1000SX 2013

BMW S 1000 RR 2014

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2013

BMW S 1000 RR 2014

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2013

Engine and Drive Train

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

Suspension Front

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

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Shock mount	Shock mount	Fixed caliper	Shock mount	Semi-Schwimmsattel
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	radial, Monoblock, Petal

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating 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	55 %	Rear tyre height	50 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,056 mm	Length	2,105 mm
Width	Width	826 mm	Width	790 mm
Height	Height	1,138 mm	Height	1,230 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,432 mm	Wheelbase	1,445 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	820 mm	Seat Height	822 mm
Kerb Weight	Kerb Weight	204 kg	Kerb Weight	231 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	19 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW S 1000 RR 2014

BMW S 1000 RR 2015 buyers are closer than ever to a World Superbike Championship machine and will be able to ride it faster than ever before.

Powerful engine

superior electronics package

superb shift assistant

versatile for track and road use

despite high performance, a bike that is easy to ride.

In the fully equipped version, the price skyrockets

stability is a bit tricky

packages subject to surcharges are put together with a focus on profit maximisation and not with a focus on customer benefits.

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2013

The engine is still a blast, and can be revved at low revs as well as pedalled in a sporty manner. The four additional horsepower, however, primarily appear in the glossy brochure.

excellent engine

traction control

fully adjustable suspension elements

missing gear indicator

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW S 1000 RR vs Kawasaki Z1000SX

Price BMW S 1000 RR

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