BMW R 1200 GS 2024 vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX10-R Comparison

Engine & Performance

Displacement	1170 cc	998 cc
Maximum Power	125 hp	210 hp
Maximum Torque	125 Nm	114.9 Nm
Cooling System	Air & Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Clutch Type	Multiplate wet clutch, hydraulically operated	Wet, Multi-Plate
Alternator	Three-phase 510 W generator	--
Injection Type	Electronic Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Exhaust Pipes	Single Exhuast	4 Into 1 Exhaust
Compression Ratio	12.5:1	13.0:1
Bore X Stroke	101 mm x 73 mm	76 mm x 55 mm
No. Of Cylinder	2	4
Lubrication System	Wet Sump	--
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Engine Type	4-Stroke, DOHC	Inline 4 Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 16 Valves, DOHC, Liquid Cooled Engine
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Fuel Tank Capacity	30 L	17 L
RPM at Maximum Torque	--	11500 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power	--	13500 rpm

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Dimension

Category	Touring Sport	Super Sport
Length	2255 mm	2085 mm
Gross Weight	480 kg	--
Dry Weight	220 kg	--
Kerb Weight	260 kg	206 kg
Width	980 mm	740 mm
Height	1450 mm	1145 mm
Seating Capacity	2 Seats	2 Seats
Ground Clearance	--	145 mm
Wheel Base	--	1440 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Reserve	4 L	--
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Fuel Supply System	Electronic Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Ignition System	--	Digital

Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gear Box	6-Speed	6-Speed

Wheels & Tyres

Rear Wheel Size	R17	R17
Front Wheel Size	R19	R17
Front Tyre	120/70 R19	120/70 ZR17
Tyre Type	Radial	Runflat, Tubeless
Rear Tyre	170/60 R17	190/55 ZR17

Chassis & Suspension

Rear Suspension	Swing Arm	Back-Link
Front Suspension	BMW Telelever	Inverted Fork

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Riding Modes	Rain, Road Rain, Road	Sport Sport
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Advanced Safety Features	BMW Motorrad Integral ABS BMW Motorrad Integral ABS	--
Back Rest	No	No
Side Reflectors	Optional Optional	No
Shutter Lock	--	No
Wheel Lock Front/back	--	No
Anti-Theft Alarm	--	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	--	Yes
Launch Control	--	Yes
Leg Guards	--	No

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Console

Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Tachometer	Digital Digital	Analog Analog
Speedometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Navigator	--	No
Tripmeter	--	Yes
Side Stand Indicator	--	No
Oil Change Indicator	--	No

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Chassis & Suspension

Side Wings	Yes	Yes
Seat Type	Dual Straight Dual Straight	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Chrome Garnish	Yes	Yes
Body Frame Material	Steel Steel	--
Body Frame Type	Two Section Frame Two Section Frame	--

Electrical

Accessory Outlet	Yes	No
Tail Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Battery Voltage	12 V 12 V	12 V 12 V
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Indicator Light	Yes	Yes
Head Lamp	Halogen Halogen	LED LED

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Brake

Front Brake	Dual Disc Dual Disc	Dual Disc Dual Disc
Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	--	No
Cruise Control	--	No