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BMW R 1200 R Vs Kawasaki Ninja 650 comparison

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₹ 16.07 Lakh
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₹ 7.91 Lakh
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BMW R 1200 R Vs Kawasaki Ninja 650 Comparison: Which Bike is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these bikes or scooters to buy? Compare the R 1200 R Vs Ninja 650 on carandbike to make an informed buying decision as to which bike to buy in 2026. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these two-wheelers.

R 1200 R Vs Ninja 650 – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Kawasaki Ninja 650 in New Delhi starts at ₹ 7.91 Lakh.

SummaryBMW R 1200 RKawasaki Ninja 650
Price₹ 16.07 Lakh₹ 7.91 Lakh
ManufacturerBMWKawasaki
Body TypeSportsSports
Mileage20.00 KM/L21.00 KM/L
Power123.00 bhp67.07 bhp @ 8000 rpm bhp
Engine1170.0 CC649.0 CC
Fuel TypePetrolPetrol

R 1200 R Vs Ninja 650 – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Kawasaki Ninja 650 base engine returns 21 KM/L.

R 1200 R Vs Ninja 650 – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Kawasaki Ninja 650 gets bhp Petrol engine.

Engine & Performance

Engine Type N/A Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, Parallel Twin
Engine CC 1170.0 CC649.0 CC
Engine Power 123.0067.07 Bhp @ 8000 Rpm
Max Torque 125.0062.1 Nm @ 6,700 Rpm
Top Speed N/A210 kmph
No. of Gears 6 Gears6 Gears
Emission Standard N/ABS6 Phase 2
Valves per Cylinder 44
Cooling System Air/liquid-cooledLiquid Cooled
Fuel Delivery Electronic Intake Pipe InjectionFuel Injection
Starting Mechanism Self StartSelf Start

Dimension and Weight

Length 2165 mm2115 mm
Width 880 mm740 mm
Height 1300 mm1145 mm
Wheelbase 1515 mm1410 mm
Ground Clearance N/A130 mm
Kerb Weight 232 kg196 kg
Seat Height 790 mm790 mm
Chassis Type Two-section Frame, Front- And Bolted On Rear Frame, Load-bearing EngineTrellis, High-tensile Steel

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel tank Capacity 18.0 L15.0 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity 4.0 L2.3 L
Mileage 20.00 KM/L21.00 KM/L
Overall Riding Range N/A315 km

Suspension Brakes & Wheels

Front Suspension Telescopic Upside-Down Fork; Stanchion Diameter 45 Mm Telescopic Fork @ 41 Mm Diameter
Rear Suspension Cast Aluminium Single-sided Swing Arm With BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD Strut (travel-related Damping), Spring Pre-load Hydraulically Adjustable (continuously Variable) At Handwheel, Rebound Damping Adjustable At Handwheel Horizontal Back-link Swingarm
Front Brake Type Dual DiscDual Semi-floating Petal Discs
Front Disc/Drum Size 320 mm300 mm
Rear Brake Type DiscSingle Petal Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size 276 mm220 mm
Tyre Type N/ATubeless
Front Tyre 120/70 ZR 17120/70-17 ZRI7M/C (58W)
Rear Tyre 180/55 ZR 17160/60-17 ZRI7M/C (69W)
Wheel Type Alloy WheelsAlloy Wheels

Standard Features

Instrument Console-TFT Digital
Odometer-Digital
SpeedometerDigitalDigital
Fuel GaugeYesDigital
Start Mechanism-Self-Start
Hazard Warning Indicator-Yes
Stand Indicator-No
Tripmeter CountYestick
Tripmeter TypeDigitalDigital
TachometerAnalogueDigital
Low Battery IndicatorYesYes
Gear IndicatorYesYes
Low Fuel IndicatorYesYes
ClockYesYes
Service Reminder Indicator-No
Pillion Seat Type-Step-Up Seat
Remote Key-No
Cruise Control-No
6.5-inch TFT Instrument consolecross-
Bluetooth Connectivitycross-
Dynamic Traction Controlcross-
Engine Braking Controlcross-
wheelie controlcross-
Improved Windshield-tick
Smartphone Connectivity-tick
TFT Colour Instrumentation-tick

Safety Features

Traction Control-No
ABS-Dual-Channel
Engine Kill SwitchYesYes
Anti-Theft-No

Electricals

Head Light-LED
Tail Light-LED
Turn Signal Lamp-Yes
DRLs-Yes
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)-Yes
Hazard Warning Indicator-Yes

Advanced Features

Mobile Phone Connectivity-Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity-Yes
Call/SMS Alerts-Yes
GPS & Navigation-Yes
USB Charging Port-Yes
SOS-No

Manufacturer Warranty

Battery Warranty-2 Years
Standard Vehicle Warranty-3 Years

Additonal Features

Key Features

Six-Axis Sensor Clustercross-

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