BMW R 1250 R vs Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX Comparison

The BMW R 1250 R is a naked roadster, which sits right atop BMW's naked motorcycle range and it replaced the R 1200 R in India when it was launched in 2019. It get the new 1,254 cc boxer-twin engine which also does duty on the BMW R 1250 GS. The engine pumps out 134 bhp at 7,750 rpm and has peak torque output of 143 Nm at 6,250 rpm. Plus, the motorcycle is equipped with a lot of advanced electronics. But all these come with a hefty price tag.

The Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX remains one of the most accessible litre-class full-faired offerings on sale and the in-line four-pot motor makes for a highly likeable highway companion. Powered by a 1,043 cc liquid-cooled, four-pot motor that develops 140 bhp at 10,000 rpm and 111 Nm of peak torque at 8,000 rpm, the bike has a lot of electronic aids including ABS, cruise control, three-level traction control, Kawasaki Cornering Management function, quickshifter and more.