BMW R 1200 R Vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 16.07 Lakh

₹ 19.78 Lakh

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BMW R 1200 R Vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R Comparison: Which Bike is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these bikes or scooters to buy? Compare the R 1200 R Vs Ninja ZX-10R 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 ZX-10R – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R in New Delhi starts at ₹ 19.78 Lakh.

Summary	BMW R 1200 R	Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R
Price	₹ 16.07 Lakh	₹ 19.78 Lakh
Manufacturer	BMW	Kawasaki
Body Type	Sports	Sports
Mileage	20.00 KM/L	15.00 KM/L
Power	123.00 bhp	193 bhp @ 13000 rpm bhp
Engine	1170.0 CC	998.0 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

R 1200 R Vs Ninja ZX-10R – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R base engine returns 15 KM/L.

R 1200 R Vs Ninja ZX-10R – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R gets bhp Petrol engine.

Engine & Performance

Engine Type	N/A	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, In-line Four
Engine CC	1170.0 CC	998.0 CC
Engine Power	123.00	193 Bhp @ 13000 Rpm
Max Torque	125.00	112 Nm @ 11400 Rpm
Top Speed	N/A	299 kmph
No. of Gears	6 Gears	6 Gears
Emission Standard	N/A	BS6 Phase 2B
Valves per Cylinder	4	4
Cooling System	Air/liquid-cooled	Liquid Cooled
Fuel Delivery	Electronic Intake Pipe Injection	Fuel Injection
Starting Mechanism	Self Start	Self Start

Dimension and Weight

Length	2165 mm	2085 mm
Width	880 mm	750 mm
Height	1300 mm	1185 mm
Wheelbase	1515 mm	1450 mm
Ground Clearance	N/A	135 mm
Kerb Weight	232 kg	207 kg
Seat Height	790 mm	835 mm
Chassis Type	Two-section Frame, Front- And Bolted On Rear Frame, Load-bearing Engine	Twin Spar, Cast Aluminium

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel tank Capacity	18.0 L	17.0 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity	4.0 L	2.6 L
Mileage	20.00 KM/L	15.00 KM/L
Overall Riding Range	N/A	255 km

Suspension Brakes & Wheels

Front Suspension	Telescopic Upside-Down Fork; Stanchion Diameter 45 Mm	Telescopic Fork
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, BFRC Lite Gas-charged Shock With Piggyback Reservoir
Front Brake Type	Dual Disc	Dual Semi-Floating Brembo Disc
Front Disc/Drum Size	320 mm	330 mm
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Single Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size	276 mm	220 mm
Tyre Type	N/A	Tubeless
Front Tyre	120/70 ZR 17	120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W)
Rear Tyre	180/55 ZR 17	190/55 ZR17 M/C (75W)
Wheel Type	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels

Standard Features

Instrument Console	-	Digital
Odometer	-	Digital
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Fuel Gauge	Yes	Yes
Start Mechanism	-	Self Start
Hazard Warning Indicator	-	Yes
Stand Indicator	-	No
Tripmeter Count	Yes	Yes
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	Analogue	Digital
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	Yes
Gear Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Service Reminder Indicator	-	No
Pillion Seat Type	-	Stepped
Remote Key	-	No
Cruise Control	-	Yes
6.5-inch TFT Instrument console		-
Bluetooth Connectivity		-
Dynamic Traction Control		-
Engine Braking Control		-
wheelie control		-
ABS	-
High-performance Brembo Brake System	-
Power Modes	-
Öhlins electronic steering damper	-

Safety Features

Traction Control	-	Yes
ABS	-	Switchable ABS
Engine Kill Switch	Yes	Yes
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	-	No
SOS	-	No

Manufacturer Warranty

Battery Warranty	-	2-year Or 30,000
Standard Vehicle Warranty	-	2-year Or 30,000

Additonal Features

Aluminium twin-spar frame	-
BFRC lite	-
Kawasaki Engine Brake Control	-
KCMF (Kawasaki Cornering Management Function)	-
KQS (Kawasaki Quick Shifter-Dual Direction)	-
S-KTRC (Sport-Kawasaki Traction Control)	-

Key Features

Six-Axis Sensor Cluster

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