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Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2020 vs. BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2020

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2020

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

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Overview - Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2020 vs BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2020

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2020

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2020 compared to BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2020
BMW R 1200 GS 2009
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2020
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2020
BMW R 1200 GS 2009
BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeBoxer
BoreBore67 mmBore101 mm
StrokeStroke45.1 mmStroke73 mm
Engine powerEngine power130 HPEngine power105 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power13,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque70.8 NmTorque115 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque11,000 rpmRpm at Torque5,750 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.9 Compression Ratio12
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionProp shaft
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingOil-air
DisplacementDisplacement636 ccmDisplacement1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionStrut
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentPreload

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSingle swing arm
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentPreload

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountSemi-SchwimmsattelShock mountFixed caliper

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,025 mmLength2,210 mm
WidthWidth710 mmWidth915 mm
HeightHeight1,100 mmHeight1,450 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,400 mmWheelbase1,507 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height830 mmSeat Height850 mm
Kerb WeightKerb Weight196 kgKerb Weight229 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity17 lFuel Tank Capacity20 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2020

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2020

The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R is a perfectly sized supersport motorbike. With its 130 hp, sporty but controlled riding is possible. The shorter gearing and the 36cc extra displacement ensure that you can be a bit lazier on the road. A worthy flag-waver for the 600cc supersport segment.

Great engine with a great mix of revving and torque

supersport pleasure with lively handling - but still no ascetic feeling in the saddle

well responsive fork and decent, adjustable chassis.

Some details could do with more finesse - number plate holder and indicators!

The overall silhouette is not sporty enough. The sporty bike could do with more aggressiveness.

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

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.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R vs BMW R 1200 GS

Price Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R

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Price BMW R 1200 GS

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