Kawasaki Z1000 2011 vs. BMW S 1000 XR 2015
Kawasaki Z1000 2011
BMW S 1000 XR 2015
Overview - Kawasaki Z1000 2011 vs BMW S 1000 XR 2015
Kawasaki Z1000 2011
BMW S 1000 XR 2015
Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z1000 2011 compared to BMW S 1000 XR 2015
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
Kawasaki Z1000 2011
All in all, the new Z1000 is a successful further development of its predecessor. The lack of traction control is more of a marketing problem than a problem for end customers.
BMW S 1000 XR 2015
The BMW S 1000 XR does its job as a sporty touring machine very well. 160 hp and 228 kilos ready to ride already hint at agile handling, but in the saddle it looks even better. Just like the naked heavyweight S 1000 R, the XR cannot deny its kinship to the S 1000 R superbike. Added to this is an impeccably comfortable riding position and a wide handlebar that makes zipping through hairpin bends a pleasure. The electronics inspire unrestricted confidence and the brakes can be applied as if on a super sports bike. Only the screeching four-cylinder exhaust noise and the vibrations in the mid-range don't really suit a tourer. Otherwise, the S 1000 XR is completely convincing.
