BMW S 1000 R 2024 vs. Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2025
BMW S 1000 R 2024
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2025
Overview - BMW S 1000 R 2024 vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2025
BMW S 1000 R 2024
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2025
Technical Specifications BMW S 1000 R 2024 compared to Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2025
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
BMW S 1000 R 2024
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.
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2025
With the Ninja ZX-10R, the Greens offer a mature overall package that still looks as aggressive as you would expect from a Kawa superbike. The bike offers surprisingly good space for the rider and you feel comfortable in the saddle, but the high footrests make it clear that it is designed to perform on the race track. The revviness of the engine leaves nothing to be desired - except perhaps more discipline in the partial 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. The Ninja ZX-10R even cuts a fine figure on the country road thanks to the good electronics and the superior engine - as long as you are able to suffer a little when it comes to the seating position.
