BMW R 1250 RS versus Kawasaki Ninja 1000 SX
BMW R 1250 RS
Sporttourer
Kawasaki Ninja 1000 SX
Sporttourer
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2019 bis 2024~
Built von 2020 bis 2024
RRP 15.990 €
RRP 14.995 €
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Competitors
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
Pros:
- mega-mature machine
- silky 4-cylinder with punch and enormous elasticity
- soft seating position, also suitable for longer distances with pillion passenger
- Technically very well equipped
Cons:
- heavy
- QuickShifter jerky
- Windshield creates turbulence
Cons:
- partial noise depending on the setting of the windscreen
- minor vibrations
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.530 mm
Length : 2.202 mm Height : 1.255 mm
Seat : 820 mm
Weight : 243 (max: 460 ) kg
Length : 2.202 mm Height : 1.255 mm
Seat : 820 mm
Weight : 243 (max: 460 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.440 mm
Length : 2.100 mm Height : 1.190 mm
Seat : 835 mm
Weight : 235 kg
Length : 2.100 mm Height : 1.190 mm
Seat : 835 mm
Weight : 235 kg
Engine
Motor design: Boxer engines 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.254 ccm
Hub: 76 mm
Hole: 103 mm
Cooling: Luft-/Flüssigkeitsgekühlt
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 1.254 ccm
Hub: 76 mm
Hole: 103 mm
Cooling: Luft-/Flüssigkeitsgekühlt
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Motor design: Four-stroke in-line four-cylinder 4 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.043 ccm
Hub: 56 mm
Hole: 77 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: O-Ring Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 1.043 ccm
Hub: 56 mm
Hole: 77 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: O-Ring Kette
Aisles: 6
Performance
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
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
Maximum speed: 247 km/h
Performance: 142 HP at 10.000 U/Min
Torque: 111 NM bei 8.000 U/Min Tank contents: 19 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 328 km
Performance: 142 HP at 10.000 U/Min
Torque: 111 NM bei 8.000 U/Min Tank contents: 19 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 328 km
Chassis
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
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
Frame type:
Double profile frame (aluminium) Front suspension:
41 mm upside-down fork (travel 120 mm) Rear suspension:
Horizontal backlink gas pressure shock absorber (travel 144 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
Rear tyres: 190/50ZR17M/C (73W)
Double profile frame (aluminium) Front suspension:
41 mm upside-down fork (travel 120 mm) Rear suspension:
Horizontal backlink gas pressure shock absorber (travel 144 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
Rear tyres: 190/50ZR17M/C (73W)
Brakes
Front brake
Double disc brake (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake (∅ 276 mm)
Double disc brake (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake (∅ 276 mm)
Front brake
Double Petal Brake Discs, Double Radial Mounted, 4 Pistons (∅ 300 mm) Rear brake
Single petal brake disc, single piston (∅ 250 mm)
Double Petal Brake Discs, Double Radial Mounted, 4 Pistons (∅ 300 mm) Rear brake
Single petal brake disc, single piston (∅ 250 mm)
Conclusion - what sticks
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Conclusion - what sticks
This machine is just great! Volker and Dietmar didn't want to be relegated anymore, that's rare. You can see the bike's maturity everywhere. Everything works easily and simply and the machine gives the pilot full confidence right from the start. It is guaranteed not to break so quickly, at least that's what it radiates. It is suitable for all those who want to be sporty during a longer tour - also with a passenger, because he also feels at home on the SX.Kawa himself says about the Ninja 1000 SX: "Tours and sports – the Ninja 1000SX offers the best of both worlds". Usually we laugh at these marketing slogans, but in this case it hits the nail on the head.
The test machine was kindly provided by Heller & Soltau,by far the best Kawasaki dealer in Northern Germany! Our tip for the Ninja 1000 SX: Definitely test drive.
