BMW Motorrad S 1000 R vs Kawasaki Z H2
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the BMW Motorrad S 1000 R and the Kawasaki Z 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 S 1000 R
Style Sport (2026) variant
- SRP
- ₱1,525,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱43,021
Photo: Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation (kawasaki-lifestyle.com), via kawasaki-lifestyle.com.
Kawasaki Z H2
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱950,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱26,800
How they differ
- The Kawasaki Z H2 is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱950,000, which is ₱575,000 (38%) below the BMW Motorrad S 1000 R at ₱1,525,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the Z H2 is estimated at ₱26,800 a month against ₱43,021 for the S 1000 R, a difference of ₱16,221 a month.
- The Z H2 makes more power (200 PS against 170 PS for the S 1000 R).
- The Z H2 has more torque (137 Nm against 114 Nm for the S 1000 R).
- The Z H2 is the heavier bike (240 kg against 199 kg for the S 1000 R).
- The Z H2 carries more fuel (19 L against 16.5 L for the S 1000 R).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | BMW Motorrad S 1000 RStyle Sport (2026), ₱1,525,000 | Kawasaki Z H2Standard, ₱950,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Oil/water-cooled, four-cylinder, four-stroke, in-line engine with four valves per cylinder | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, in-line four, DOHC |
| Displacement (differs) | 999 cc | 998 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 170 PS | 200 PS |
| Power peak | 11,000 rpm | 11,000 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 114 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 9,250 | 8500 |
| Fuel system (differs) | Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management system: BMS-O with throttle-by-wire | Fuel injection |
| Cooling (differs) | Oil/water-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Starter (differs) | n/a | Electric |
| Fuel economy (differs) | 16.1 km/L | n/a |
| Emission standard (differs) | Euro 5+ | n/a |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | Claw-shifted 6-speed gearbox integrated in the transmission housing | 6-speed return dog-ring |
| Final drive (differs) | Chain 525 17/45 | Chain |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | 2085 mm | 2085 mm |
| Width (differs) | 812 mm | 810 mm |
| Height (differs) | n/a | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | n/a | 1455 mm |
| Seat height | 830 mm | 830 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | n/a | 140 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 199 kg | 240 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 16.5 L | 19 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm, spring preload, rebound and compression stages adjustable | Telescopic fork, 43 mm |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Aluminium swing arm, full floater pro, compression and rebound damping adjustable, adjustable spring preload | Uni-Trak swingarm |
| Front brake (differs) | Twin disc brake, diameter 320 mm, 4-piston fixed caliper | Dual discs, 320 mm |
| Rear brake (differs) | Single disc brake, diameter 220 mm, 1-piston floating caliper | Single disc, 260 mm |
| Front tyre (differs) | 120/70 ZR17 | n/a |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 190/55 ZR17 | n/a |
| Wheels (differs) | Aluminium cast wheels | n/a |
| Frame (differs) | Bridge-type frame, cast aluminium, co-supporting engine | Trellis, high-tensile steel |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (partial integral) | 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 |
| Headlight (differs) | Dual-flow LED headlight with daytime riding light | n/a |
| Other features (differs) | n/a | Kawasaki Quick Shifter, electronic cruise control, power modes, 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.