Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX SE 2018 vs. BMW S 1000 RR 2011

Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX SE 2018

BMW S 1000 RR 2011

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX SE 2018 compared to BMW S 1000 RR 2011

Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX SE 2018

BMW S 1000 RR 2011

Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX SE 2018

BMW S 1000 RR 2011

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	76 mm	Bore	80 mm
Stroke	Stroke	55 mm	Stroke	49.7 mm
Engine power	Engine power	200 HP	Engine power	192 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	11,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	13,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	137.3 Nm	Torque	112 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	9,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	9,750 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.2	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
Displacement	Displacement	998 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	Steel	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Twin Tube

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial, Monoblock	Technology	radial

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Single piston

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 %
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	190 mm	Rear tyre width	190 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Length	Length	2,135 mm	Length	2,056 mm
Width	Width	775 mm	Width	826 mm
Height	Height	1,260 mm	Height	1,138 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,480 mm	Wheelbase	1,432 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	835 mm	Seat Height	820 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	260 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	207 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	19 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX SE 2018

Kawasaki turns the H2 into a fascinating sports tourer. The H2 SX is a new motorbike and, apart from the supercharger and the striking front end, has virtually nothing in common with the fearsome H2 and H2 R. It offers great comfort and shines with the familiar and universal virtues of a sports tourer. It offers great comfort and shines with the familiar and universal virtues of a sports tourer. On top of that, you enjoy breathtaking acceleration.

Fascinating power unit with high torque and strong pull with great responsiveness

great brakes and very stable in the braking zone

pleasant travelling comfort even at high speeds

high-quality driving assistance systems

12000km service interval.

Heating handle control a bit fiddly

electronic chassis would be practical and would fit the universal character very well

BMW S 1000 RR 2011

The most important changes to the S 1000 RR, however, were the numerous small adjustments to the chassis and geometry. Here we now benefit from thousands of test kilometres from the BMW test crew. This is logical evolution and a great step forward.

Improved driveability - optimised torque curve

plenty of power

strong engine

good traction point

immaculately functioning shift assist.

Accelerating load is very fatiguing.

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