BMW R 1200 RS Vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 15.55 Lakh

₹ 19.7 Lakh

Overview

BMW R 1200 RS Vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R Comparison: Which Bike is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these bikes or scooters to buy? Compare the R 1200 RS Vs Ninja ZX-14R on carandbike to make an informed buying decision as to which bike to buy in 2021. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these two-wheelers.

R 1200 RS Vs Ninja ZX-14R – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R in New Delhi starts at ₹ 19.7 Lakh. On the other hand, BMW R 1200 RS price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 15.55 Lakh and goes up to Rs. ₹ 16.55 Lakh for range topping model.

Summary	BMW R 1200 RS	Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R
Price	₹ 15.55 Lakh	₹ 19.7 Lakh
Manufacturer	BMW	Kawasaki
Body Type	Sports	Sports
Mileage	20.00 Km/l	18.00 Km/l
Power	123.00 bhp	197.00 bhp
Engine	1170.0 CC	1441.0 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

R 1200 RS Vs Ninja ZX-14R – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R base engine returns 18 Km/l. The BMW R 1200 RS base returns 20 Km/l.

R 1200 RS Vs Ninja ZX-14R – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R gets bhp Petrol engine, whereas the BMW R 1200 RS comes in bhp Petrol engine.

Engine

Engine CC	1170.0 cc	1441.0 cc
No Of Cylinder	2	4
Max Power	123 bhp @ 7750 rpm	197 bhp @ 10000 rpm
Max Torque	125 Nm @ 6500 rpm	158.2 Nm @ 7500 rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Fuel Delivery	Electronic Intake Pipe Injection	Fuel Injection
Cooling System	Air/liquid-cooled	Liquid Cooled
Starting Mechanism	Self Start	Self Start

Fuel Consumption

Fuel Tank Capacity	18.0 L	22.0 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity	4.0 L	N/A
Mileage	20.00 Km/l	18.00 Km/l
Overall Riding Range	N/A	N/A

Dimension and Weight

Kerb Weight	236 kg	269 kg
Length	2202 mm	2170 mm
Width	925 mm	770 mm
Height	1250 mm	1170 mm
Wheelbase	1527 mm	1480 mm
Ground Clearance	N/A	125 mm
Seat Height	820 mm	800 mm

Transmission

No. Of Gears	6 Gears	6 Gears
Clutch	Oil Lubricated Clutch, Hydraulically Operated	Wet Multi-Disc

Chassis and Suspension

Chassis Type	Two-section Frame, Front- And Bolted On Rear Frame, Load-bearing Engine	Monocoque, Aluminium
Front Suspension	Telescopic Upside-Down Fork; Stanchion Diameter 45 Mm	ø43 Mm Inverted Fork With Compression And Rebound Damping And Spring Preload Adjustability, And Top-out Springs / 117 Mm
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	Bottom-Link Uni-Trak, Öhlins TTX39 Rear Shock With Piggyback Reservoir And Remote Preload Adjuster, Compression And Rebound Damping And Spring Preload Adjustability / 124 Mm

Braking

Front Brake Type	Dual Disc	Dual Discs
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Disc/Drum Size	320 mm	310 mm
Rear Disc/Drum Size	276 mm	250 mm

Wheel and Tyres

Wheel Size	17 inches	17 inches
Wheel Type	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Front Tyre	120/70 ZR 17	120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
Rear Tyre	180/55 ZR 17	190/50ZR17M/C (73W)

Electricals

Battery	12V / 12Ah, Maintenance-free	Maintenance Free
Headlight	Halogen	Bulb And Reflector Type
Tail Light	LED	LED

Standard Features

Speedometer	Digital	Analogue
Tachometer	Analogue	Analogue
Gear Indicator
Fuel Warning Indicator
Fuel Gauge
Low Oil Indicator
Low Battery Indicator
Pillion Seat
Pillion Grabrail
Engine Kill Switch
Clock
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Tripmeter Count
Pass Light
17 Inch Orange Wheels		-
ABS		-
Brand New Twin Headlight		-
Integrated Blinkers As A Special Feature The RC		-
Pillion Ride Seat		-
Telescopic Fork		-
Thin Tail Fitting Perfectly Into The Pure Racing Look		-
Advanced Electronic Riding Aids	-

Additonal Features

100% Digital LCD Display		-
A Brand New Steel Fuel Tank With 9.5L Capacity		-
Handlebars & Switches Contributes To A Sporty & Aggressive Riding Position		-
Triple Clamps Are Eye-Catchers & Together With The Clip On Handlebars		-
High-Speed Stability & Light Handling	-
Increased Brake Force. Increased Controllability. Improved Touch	-
Kawasaki Original Silver-Mirror Paint	-
Man-Machine Interface	-
Massive Acceleration. Civilised Character	-
Sporty Handling. Superb High-Speed Stability	-
The Quest For Power, In-House-Designed Supercharger	-

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