BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009 vs. Kawasaki Ninja 400 2023

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

Kawasaki Ninja 400 2023

Overview - BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009 vs Kawasaki Ninja 400 2023

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

Kawasaki Ninja 400 2023

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009 compared to Kawasaki Ninja 400 2023

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

Kawasaki Ninja 400 2023

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

Kawasaki Ninja 400 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	Boxer	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	101 mm	Bore	70 mm
Stroke	Stroke	73 mm	Stroke	51.8 mm
Engine power	Engine power	105 HP	Engine power	45 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	115 Nm	Torque	37 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12	Compression Ratio	11.5
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	Oil-air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,170 ccm	Displacement	399 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Strut	Front suspension	Telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Single swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Preload

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Single disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Fixed caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,240 mm	Length	1,990 mm
Width	Width	990 mm	Width	710 mm
Height	Height	1,525 mm	Height	1,120 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,510 mm	Wheelbase	1,370 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	910 mm	Seat Height	785 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	33 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A2

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

In the last 30 years of its development, the GS has learned everything you need to know to remain the best-selling motorbike over 500 cubic metres for years - worldwide!

easy to ride

33-litre tank

ergonomics

brakes

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Kawasaki Ninja 400 2023

The Ninja 400 offers a lot of riding fun at a manageable price. It offers playful handling without being nervous. The name "Ninja" is a bit of a mouthful, but the range of use is wider than you might think. It rides sportily, but also offers a good riding position for everyday use and touring.

Good combination of stability and playful handling

Robust and reliable appearance

Well controllable engine

Wide usable rev range

Pleasant seating position

Limited space for large pilots

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BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009 vs. Kawasaki Ninja 400 2023

Overview - BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009 vs Kawasaki Ninja 400 2023

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009 compared to Kawasaki Ninja 400 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Suspension Front

Suspension Rear

Brakes Front

Brakes Rear

Dimensions and Weights

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

Kawasaki Ninja 400 2023

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 GS Adventure vs Kawasaki Ninja 400

Price BMW R 1200 GS Adventure

Price Kawasaki Ninja 400

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