BMW Motorrad M 1000 R vs Kawasaki Ninja H2
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the BMW Motorrad M 1000 R and the Kawasaki Ninja H2 as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp. (BMW Motorrad Philippines) and Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation. Last verified .
Photo: BMW Motorrad Philippines (SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp.), via bmwmotorrad.com.ph.
BMW Motorrad M 1000 R
M Competition variant
- SRP
- ₱2,395,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱67,563
Photo: Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation (kawasaki-lifestyle.com), via kawasaki-lifestyle.com.
Kawasaki Ninja H2
Carbon variant
- SRP
- ₱1,917,200
- Est. monthly
- ₱54,085
How they differ
- The Kawasaki Ninja H2 is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱1,917,200, which is ₱477,800 (20%) below the BMW Motorrad M 1000 R at ₱2,395,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the Ninja H2 is estimated at ₱54,085 a month against ₱67,563 for the M 1000 R, a difference of ₱13,478 a month.
- The Ninja H2 makes more power (231 PS against 209.4 PS for the M 1000 R).
- The Ninja H2 has more torque (141.7 Nm against 113 Nm for the M 1000 R).
- The Ninja H2 is the heavier bike (238 kg against 199 kg for the M 1000 R).
- The Ninja H2 carries more fuel (17 L against 16.5 L for the M 1000 R).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | BMW Motorrad M 1000 RM Competition, ₱2,395,000 | Kawasaki Ninja H2Carbon, ₱1,917,200 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Water/oil-cooled in-line four-cylinder, four-stroke engine with four titanium valves per cylinder and BMW ShiftCam variable intake camshaft control | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, in-line four, DOHC |
| Displacement (differs) | 999 cc | 998 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 209.4 PS | 231 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 13,750 rpm | 11,500 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 113 Nm | 141.7 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 11,000 | 11000 |
| Fuel system (differs) | Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management system: BMS-O throttle-by-wire | Fuel injection: 50 mm x 4 |
| Cooling (differs) | Water/oil-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Starter (differs) | n/a | Electric |
| Fuel economy (differs) | 15.6 km/L | n/a |
| Emission standard (differs) | Euro 5 | n/a |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | Constant-shifted 6-speed gearbox integrated in the transmission housing | 6-speed, return shift |
| Final drive (differs) | Chain 525 17/47 | Chain |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | 2085 mm | 2085 mm |
| Width (differs) | 996 mm | 770 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1176 mm | 1125 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1457 mm | 1455 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 830 mm | 825 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | n/a | 130 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 199 kg | 238 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 16.5 L | 17 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter of 45 mm, electronic self-adjusting DDC Dynamic Damping Control, spring preload, rebound and compression stages adjustable | Telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Aluminium twin-sided swing arm, DDC Dynamic Damping Control (central shock absorber), adjustable spring preload, rebound and compression stages electronically adjustable | Uni-Trak swingarm |
| Front brake (differs) | Twin disc brake, diameter 320 mm, 4-piston fixed caliper | Dual discs |
| Rear brake (differs) | Single disc brake, diameter 220 mm, 1-piston floating caliper | Single disc |
| Front tyre (differs) | 120/70 ZR 17 | n/a |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 200/55 ZR 17 | n/a |
| Wheels (differs) | Aluminium forged wheel | n/a |
| Frame (differs) | Bridge-type frame, cast aluminium, co-supporting engine | Trellis, high-tensile steel |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | BMW Motorrad ABS Pro | ABS (KIBS, Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock Brake System) |
| Traction control (differs) | BMW Motorrad DTC | Kawasaki Traction Control (KTRC (3-mode)) |
| Features | ||
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | n/a | Smartphone connectivity |
| Instrument panel (differs) | 6.5-inch TFT display | n/a |
| Other features (differs) | n/a | Kawasaki Quick Shifter, IMU, assist and slipper clutch, launch control, supercharged engine |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.