Kawasaki Z1000SX 2012 vs. BMW S 1000 R 2024
Kawasaki Z1000SX 2012
BMW S 1000 R 2024
Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z1000SX 2012 compared to BMW S 1000 R 2024
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
Kawasaki Z1000SX 2012
The engine is still a blast, and can be revved at low revs as well as pedalled in a sporty manner. The four additional horsepower, however, primarily appear in the glossy brochure.
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.
