Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2021 vs. BMW S 1000 R 2022
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2021
BMW S 1000 R 2022
Overview - Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2021 vs BMW S 1000 R 2022
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2021
BMW S 1000 R 2022
Technical Specifications Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2021 compared to BMW S 1000 R 2022
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2021
Kawasaki offers a mature overall package with the Ninja ZX-10R in the 2021 model year, which with the new front end also really looks like 2021. The bike offers surprisingly good space for the rider and you feel comfortable in the saddle. The rev-happy engine leaves nothing to be desired - except perhaps more discipline in the part-load range. To make the project a success, Kawasaki relies on high-quality ingredients: Showa suspension, Öhlins steering dampers, Brembo brakes with 330 discs and high-quality electronics. Thanks to the good electronics and the superior engine, the Ninja ZX-10R even cuts quite a figure on country roads - as long as you are willing to suffer a little in terms of seating position due to the concept.
BMW S 1000 R 2022
The seating position is sporty, but by no means uncomfortable, the brakes are powerful and the engine of the S 1000 R is at its best - perhaps even a little too homogeneous. There is also nothing to complain about on the riding side. Based on the pure performance data and the installed electronic features, the BMW probably has what it takes for the fastest lap time. And that on any kind of surface, because with the semi-active suspension you can eat up kilometre after kilometre on bad roads littered with potholes. Unfortunately, this feeling of superiority never really spilled over to the driver. Probably the downside of too much balance in all areas - at least in my Italophile eyes. The BMW lacked that certain something, the charisma, which is difficult to explain but arouses genuine emotions.
