Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX SE versus BMW R 1250 RS

Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX SE

Sporttourer

BMW R 1250 RS

Sporttourer

Kawasaki has put something on the wheels with the Ninja H2 SX SE: 200 hp from a supercharged engine, weighing 263 kilos and in reality over 300 kilometers fast. In bad weather we moved out for the test – why? Because we are finally... weiter

Kawasaki H2 SX SE

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What updates did the 2023 model of the BMW R1250 RS get?

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BMW R1250 RS (2023) im Test

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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2019 bis 2024~

RRP 28.995 €

RRP 15.990 €

Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de

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Competitors

Pros:

Achievement
Torque
Travel comfort
Handling

Pros:

beefy, sprint and powerful engine with a lot of character
Intercity-like road holding
very comfortable and suitable for touring
plenty of space for driver and front passenger
high-quality workmanship and quality impression

Cons:

Standard equipment a bit lean

Cons:

heavy
QuickShifter jerky
Windshield creates turbulence

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.480 mm
Length : 2.135 mm Height : 1.260 mm
Seat : 835 mm
Weight : 262 kg

Wheelbase: 1.530 mm
Length : 2.202 mm Height : 1.255 mm
Seat : 820 mm
Weight : 243 (max: 460 ) kg

Engine

Motor design: Number 4 Cylinder
Displacement: 998 ccm
Hub: 55 mm
Hole: 76 mm
Cooling: flüssigkeitsgekühlt
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Motor design: Boxer engines 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.254 ccm
Hub: 76 mm
Hole: 103 mm
Cooling: Luft-/Flüssigkeitsgekühlt
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 299 km/h
Performance: 200 HP at 11.000 U/Min
Torque: 137 NM bei 9.500 U/Min

Tank contents: 19 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 333 km

Maximum speed: 200 km/h
Performance: 136 HP at 7.750 U/Min
Torque: 143 NM bei 6.250 U/Min

Tank contents: 18 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 380 km

Chassis

Frame type:
Tubular space frame (steel)

Front suspension:
43 mm upside-down fork (travel 120 mm)

Rear suspension:
Uni-Trak gas pressure shock absorbers (travel 139 mm)

Tyres at the front: 120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
Rear tyres: 190/55ZR17M/C (75W)

Frame type:
Two-piece frame concept consisting of the main and screwed-on rear frame, supporting motor

Front suspension:
Upside-down telescopic fork (travel 140 mm)

Rear suspension:
WAD shock absorber (travel 140 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum cast single-arm swingarm

Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 180/55 ZR 17

Brakes

Front brake
Semi-floating 320 mm Brembo double brake discs. Radial mounted four-piston calipers, Brembo Stylema Monoblock (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc with Brembo double piston brake caliper (∅ 250 mm)

Front brake
Double disc brake (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake (∅ 276 mm)

Problem-free, fast, good

In dubious weather conditions, in cold and rain, the Kawa proved to be an unproblematic companion. It is quite astonishing how well the electronic helpers work to tame their power. Almost all of them are needed under these conditions - but at the same time you have a lot of fun with the big SPORTtourer and have to make surprisingly few compromises.

In the city, she is not the first choice – everywhere else she did not afford a single serious nakedness. Rarely have we enjoyed 200 hp so relaxed.

The test bike was provided to us by Heller & Soltau in St. Michaelisdonn.

Conclusion - what sticks

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