Kawasaki Ninja H2R 2021 vs. BMW M 1000 RR 2026

Kawasaki Ninja H2R 2021

BMW M 1000 RR 2026

Overview - Kawasaki Ninja H2R 2021 vs BMW M 1000 RR 2026

Kawasaki Ninja H2R 2021

BMW M 1000 RR 2026

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Ninja H2R 2021 compared to BMW M 1000 RR 2026

Kawasaki Ninja H2R 2021

BMW M 1000 RR 2026

Kawasaki Ninja H2R 2021

BMW M 1000 RR 2026

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	310 HP	Engine power	218 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	14,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	14,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	165 Nm	Torque	113 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	12,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	11,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	8.3	Compression Ratio	14.5
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
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
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	998 ccm	Displacement	999 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Single swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Twin Tube, Load-bearing engine

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial	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	60 %	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	200 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	65 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,070 mm	Length	2,085 mm
Width	Width	770 mm	Width	899 mm
Height	Height	1,160 mm	Height	1,197 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,450 mm	Wheelbase	1,458 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	830 mm	Seat Height	865 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	216 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	194 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	16.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Ninja H2R 2021

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

BMW M 1000 RR 2026

The perfected supersport icon The BMW M 1000 RR is a technical masterpiece with 217 Horsepower, which paradoxically becomes a problem due to its perfection. Suitable for trackdays as standard with outstanding electronics and neutral riding dynamics, but difficult to customise. A supersports car that is surprisingly accessible to drive, but whose absolute perfection poses a dilemma for tuning enthusiasts: Do I buy the expensive, perfect M version or the cheaper S 1000 RR to customise myself? Ideal for purists, problematic for individualists.

Powerful four-cylinder engine

fine reponsiveness

excellent stability when trail braking and turning

precise riding performance

high braking stability

ergonomic seating position for sporty riding

high-quality, fully adjustable suspension components

suitable for direct use on the race track without modifications

impressive aerodynamics

high build quality and material quality

sophisticated electronics

neutral riding dynamics

surprising accessibility

perfect trackday suitability ex works

impressive braking performance

Very sporty ergonomics

very high purchase price

slight vibrations

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Ninja H2R vs BMW M 1000 RR

Price Kawasaki Ninja H2R

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Price BMW M 1000 RR

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