BMW R 1250 R Vs Kawasaki Ninja 650 comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 18.33 Lakh

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₹ 7.91 Lakh

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BMW R 1250 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 1250 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 1250 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. 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 650
Price	₹ 18.33 Lakh	₹ 7.91 Lakh
Manufacturer	BMW	Kawasaki
Body Type	Sports	Sports
Mileage	15.00 KM/L	21.00 KM/L
Power	136.00 bhp	67.07 bhp @ 8000 rpm bhp
Engine	1254.0 CC	649.0 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

R 1250 R Vs Ninja 650 – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Kawasaki Ninja 650 base engine returns 21 KM/L. The BMW R 1250 R base returns 15 KM/L.

R 1250 R Vs Ninja 650 – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Kawasaki Ninja 650 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	649.0 CC
Engine Power	136.00	67.07 Bhp @ 8000 Rpm
Max Torque	105.00	62.1 Nm @ 6,700 Rpm
Top Speed	200 kmph	210 kmph
No. of Gears	6 Gears	6 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6	BS6 Phase 2
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	2115 mm
Width	880 mm	740 mm
Height	1300 mm	1145 mm
Wheelbase	1369 mm	1410 mm
Ground Clearance	N/A	130 mm
Kerb Weight	239 kg	196 kg
Seat Height	820 mm	790 mm
Chassis Type	Two-section Frame With Load-bearing Engine	Trellis, High-tensile Steel

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel tank Capacity	18.0 L	15.0 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity	4.0 L	2.3 L
Mileage	15.00 KM/L	21.00 KM/L
Overall Riding Range	270 km	315 km

Suspension Brakes & Wheels

Front Suspension	Upside-down Telescopic Fork, Ø 45 Mm	Telescopic Fork @ 41 Mm Diameter
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	Horizontal Back-link Swingarm
Front Brake Type	Dual Floating Disc Brakes	Dual Semi-floating Petal Discs
Front Disc/Drum Size	320 mm	300 mm
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Single Petal Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size	276 mm	220 mm
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	Tubeless
Front Tyre	120/70 ZR 17	120/70-17 ZRI7M/C (58W)
Rear Tyre	180/55 ZR 17	160/60-17 ZRI7M/C (69W)
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy Wheels

Standard Features

Instrument Console	TFT Digital	TFT Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Start Mechanism	Digital	Self-Start
Hazard Warning Indicator	Yes	Yes
Stand Indicator	No	No
Tripmeter Count
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	Yes
Gear Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Service Reminder Indicator	Yes	No
Pillion Seat Type	Step-Up Seat	Step-Up Seat
Remote Key	No	No
Cruise Control	No	No
ABS		-
Improved Windshield	-
Smartphone Connectivity	-
TFT Colour Instrumentation	-

Safety Features

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

Electricals

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

Advanced Features

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

Manufacturer Warranty

Battery Warranty	3 Years	2 Years
Standard Vehicle Warranty	3 Years	3 Years

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