BMW R 1200 GS 2012 vs. Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX SE 2026

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX SE 2026

Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX SE 2026

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Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2012 compared to Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX SE 2026

BMW R 1200 GS 2012
Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX SE 2026
BMW R 1200 GS 2012
BMW R 1200 GS 2012
Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX SE 2026
Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX SE 2026

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeBoxerEngine typeIn line
BoreBore101 mmBore77 mm
StrokeStroke73 mmStroke59 mm
Engine powerEngine power110 HPEngine power136 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,000 rpm
TorqueTorque120 NmTorque113 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,000 rpmRpm at Torque7,600 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12 Compression Ratio11.8
Clutch TypeClutch TypeToughened, DryClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingOil-airCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement1,099 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionStrutFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSingle swing armSuspensionSwing arm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload, Rebound

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountFixed caliperShock mountSemi-Schwimmsattel

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width110 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height80 %Front tyre height70 %
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width110 mmRear tyre width190 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height80 %Rear tyre height50 %
LengthLength2,210 mmLength2,100 mm
WidthWidth915 mmWidth805 mm
HeightHeight1,450 mmHeight1,190 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,507 mmWheelbase1,440 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height835 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity19 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

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.

Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX SE 2026

Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX SE 2026

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 GS vs Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX SE

Price BMW R 1200 GS

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Price Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX SE

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