Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R Vs BMW S 1000 R comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 19.78 Lakh

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₹ 21.27 Lakh

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Overview

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R Vs BMW S 1000 R Comparison: Which Bike is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these bikes or scooters to buy? Compare the Ninja ZX-10R Vs S 1000 R 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.

Ninja ZX-10R Vs S 1000 R – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the BMW S 1000 R in New Delhi starts at ₹ 21.27 Lakh. On the other hand, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 19.78 Lakh.

Summary	Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R	BMW S 1000 R
Price	₹ 19.78 Lakh	₹ 21.27 Lakh
Manufacturer	Kawasaki	BMW
Body Type	Sports	Sports
Mileage	15.00 KM/L	16.10 KM/L
Power	193 bhp @ 13000 rpm bhp	162.00 bhp
Engine	998.0 CC	999.0 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Ninja ZX-10R Vs S 1000 R – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the BMW S 1000 R base engine returns 16 KM/L. The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R base returns 15 KM/L.

Ninja ZX-10R Vs S 1000 R – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the BMW S 1000 R gets bhp Petrol engine, whereas the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R comes in bhp Petrol engine.

Engine & Performance

Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, In-line Four	Water/Oil-cooled 4-cylinder 4-stroke In-line Engine, Four Valve
Engine CC	998.0 CC	999.0 CC
Engine Power	193 Bhp @ 13000 Rpm	162.00
Max Torque	112 Nm @ 11400 Rpm	114.00
Top Speed	299 kmph	200 kmph
No. of Gears	6 Gears	6 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2B	BS6
Valves per Cylinder	4	4
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Water/oil-Cooled
Fuel Delivery	Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection
Starting Mechanism	Self Start	Self Start

Dimension and Weight

Length	2085 mm	2090 mm
Width	750 mm	812 mm
Height	1185 mm	1115 mm
Wheelbase	1450 mm	1450 mm
Ground Clearance	135 mm	140 mm
Kerb Weight	207 kg	199 kg
Seat Height	835 mm	830 mm
Chassis Type	Twin Spar, Cast Aluminium	Bridge-type Aluminium Laminate Frame With Load-bearing Engine

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel tank Capacity	17.0 L	16.5 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity	2.6 L	4.0 L
Mileage	15.00 KM/L	16.10 KM/L
Overall Riding Range	255 km	265 km

Suspension Brakes & Wheels

Front Suspension	Telescopic Fork	Upside-down Telescopic Fork Ø 46 Mm, Compression And Rebound Stage Adjustable
Rear Suspension	Horizontal Back-link, BFRC Lite Gas-charged Shock With Piggyback Reservoir	Aluminium 2-sided Swing Arm, Rebound Damping Adjustable
Front Brake Type	Dual Semi-Floating Brembo Disc	Twin Disc
Front Disc/Drum Size	330 mm	320 mm
Rear Brake Type	Single Disc	Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size	220 mm	220 mm
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Front Tyre	120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W)	120/70 ZR 17
Rear Tyre	190/55 ZR17 M/C (75W)	190/55 ZR 17
Wheel Type	Alloy Wheels	Cast Aluminium Wheels

Standard Features

Instrument Console	Digital	TFT Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Fuel Gauge	Yes	Digital
Start Mechanism	Self Start	Self-Start
Hazard Warning Indicator	Yes	Yes
Stand Indicator	No	Yes
Tripmeter Count	Yes
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	No	Yes
Pillion Seat Type	Stepped	Split Seat
Remote Key	No	No
Cruise Control	Yes	No
9MB ABS Brakes		-
ABS		-
High-performance Brembo Brake System		-
Instrument Has Everything That Distinguishes A Genuine KTM		-
Power Modes		-
Telescopic Fork Suspension		-
Öhlins electronic steering damper		-

Safety Features

Traction Control	Yes	Yes
ABS	Switchable ABS	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	No	Yes
SOS	No	Yes

Manufacturer Warranty

Battery Warranty	2-year Or 30,000	3 Years
Standard Vehicle Warranty	2-year Or 30,000	3 Years

Additonal Features

Aluminium twin-spar frame		-
BFRC lite		-
Bosch Dual channel (with supermoto)		-
Ergonomics Provides Plenty Of Space & Freedom Of Movement		-
Kawasaki Engine Brake Control		-
KCMF (Kawasaki Cornering Management Function)		-
KQS (Kawasaki Quick Shifter-Dual Direction)		-
S-KTRC (Sport-Kawasaki Traction Control)		-
Silencer Is Positioned Close To The Bike'S Overall Centre Of Gravity		-

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