BMW R 1250 R Vs Kawasaki Ninja 300 comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 18.33 Lakh

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₹ 3.17 Lakh

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BMW R 1250 R Vs Kawasaki Ninja 300 Comparison: Which Bike is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these bikes or scooters to buy? Compare the R 1250 R Vs Ninja 300 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 1250 R Vs Ninja 300 – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Kawasaki Ninja 300 in New Delhi starts at ₹ 3.17 Lakh. On the other hand, BMW R 1250 R price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 18.33 Lakh.

Summary	BMW R 1250 R	Kawasaki Ninja 300
Price	₹ 18.33 Lakh	₹ 3.17 Lakh
Manufacturer	BMW	Kawasaki
Body Type	Sports	Sports
Mileage	15.00 KM/L	26.00 KM/L
Power	136.00 bhp	38.88 bhp @ 11000 rpm bhp
Engine	1254.0 CC	296.0 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

R 1250 R Vs Ninja 300 – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Kawasaki Ninja 300 base engine returns 26 KM/L. The BMW R 1250 R base returns 15 KM/L.

R 1250 R Vs Ninja 300 – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Kawasaki Ninja 300 gets bhp Petrol engine, whereas the BMW R 1250 R comes in bhp Petrol engine.

Engine & Performance

Engine Type	Twin-cylinder, Liquid-cooled, DOHC, Boxer Engine	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin
Engine CC	1254.0 CC	296.0 CC
Engine Power	136.00	38.88 Bhp @ 11000 Rpm
Max Torque	105.00	26.1 Nm @ 10000 Rpm
Top Speed	200 kmph	160 kmph
No. of Gears	6 Gears	6 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6	BS6
Valves per Cylinder	4	4
Cooling System	Air/liquid-cooled	Liquid Cooled
Fuel Delivery	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Starting Mechanism	Electric Start	Self Start

Dimension and Weight

Length	2165 mm	2015 mm
Width	880 mm	715 mm
Height	1300 mm	1110 mm
Wheelbase	1369 mm	1405 mm
Ground Clearance	N/A	140 mm
Kerb Weight	239 kg	179 kg
Seat Height	820 mm	780 mm
Chassis Type	Two-section Frame With Load-bearing Engine	Tube Diamond, Steel

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel tank Capacity	18.0 L	17.0 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity	4.0 L	4.5 L
Mileage	15.00 KM/L	26.00 KM/L
Overall Riding Range	270 km	425 km

Suspension Brakes & Wheels

Front Suspension	Upside-down Telescopic Fork, Ø 45 Mm	Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension	Cast Aluminum Single-sided Swing Arm With BMW Paralever; WAD Strut (travel-related Damping), Spring Pre-load Hydraulically Adjustable (continuously Variable) Via Handwheel, Rebound Damping Adjustable	Bottom-link Uni-Trak, Gas-charged Shock And 5-way Spring Preload Adjustability
Front Brake Type	Dual Floating Disc Brakes	Single Petal Disc
Front Disc/Drum Size	320 mm	290 mm
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size	276 mm	220 mm
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	Tubeless
Front Tyre	120/70 ZR 17	110/70R17 M/C 54H
Rear Tyre	180/55 ZR 17	140/70R17 M/C 66H
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy Wheels

Standard Features

Instrument Console	TFT Digital	Semi Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Speedometer	Digital	Analog
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Start Mechanism	Digital	Electric Start
Hazard Warning Indicator	Yes	No
Stand Indicator	No	No
Tripmeter Count		Yes
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	Yes
Gear Indicator	Yes	No
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Service Reminder Indicator	Yes	No
Pillion Seat Type	Step-Up Seat	Standard
Remote Key	No	No
Cruise Control	No	No
ABS		-
Coloured TFT display with BMW Motorrad Connectivity	-
Elegant Design	-
Fine-Atomising Injectors & Dual Throttle Valves	-
Heat Management Technology	-
Modern Instrumentation	-
Ninja Styling	-
One-piece seat bench	-
Rear pre-load adjustable	-
Rear rebound adjustable	-
Riding Modes Rain/Road	-
Upside down fork	-
World's Smallest ABS Unit	-

Safety Features

Traction Control	No	No
ABS	Dual-Channel	Dual Channel
Engine Kill Switch	Yes	Yes
Anti-Theft	No	No

Electricals

Head Light	LED	Halogen
Tail Light	LED	LED
Turn Signal Lamp	Yes	Yes
DRLs	Yes	No
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	Yes
Hazard Warning Indicator	Yes	No

Advanced Features

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

Manufacturer Warranty

Battery Warranty	3 Years	2 Years
Standard Vehicle Warranty	3 Years	2 Years / Unlimited Km

Additonal Features

Dual Throttle Valves	-
Race-Derived Clutch Technology & Smoother Shift Feel	-
Semi-Digital Instrument Cluster	-

Key Features

Adjustable hand brake and clutch levers

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