Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2023 vs. BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2023

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Overview - Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2023 vs BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2023

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

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Details

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2023 compared to BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2023

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2023

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	Boxer
Bore	Bore	77 mm	Bore	101 mm
Stroke	Stroke	56 mm	Stroke	73 mm
Engine power	Engine power	142 HP	Engine power	105 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	111 Nm	Torque	115 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,750 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.8	Compression Ratio	12
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Prop shaft
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	Oil-air
Displacement	Displacement	1,043 ccm	Displacement	1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Suspension Rear

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

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Shock mount	Shock mount	Semi-Schwimmsattel	Shock mount	Fixed caliper

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,100 mm	Length	2,210 mm
Width	Width	825 mm	Width	915 mm
Height	Height	1,190 mm	Height	1,450 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,440 mm	Wheelbase	1,507 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	835 mm	Seat Height	850 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	19 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 2023

A sports tourer of the old school. The Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX fulfils all the points you would expect from this bike category. Added to this is a comprehensive electronics package that offers everything you could wish for when travelling - and at no extra charge! The fact that the operation is perhaps not quite as intuitive as the competition already manages, is forgiven at the latest when you take a look at the price tag.

silky four-cylinder

comfortable yet sporty ergonomics

wind protection

standard electronics package

lots of stability thanks to full fairing

very accessible.

Engine needs revs

electronics could be more user-friendly

windshield only adjustable with two hands

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

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.