BMW Motorrad S 1000 RR vs Kawasaki Ninja H2
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the BMW Motorrad S 1000 RR 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 S 1000 RR
M Package variant
- SRP
- ₱2,225,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱62,768
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 ₱307,800 (14%) below the BMW Motorrad S 1000 RR at ₱2,225,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the Ninja H2 is estimated at ₱54,085 a month against ₱62,768 for the S 1000 RR, a difference of ₱8,683 a month.
- The Ninja H2 makes more power (231 PS against 209.4 PS for the S 1000 RR).
- The Ninja H2 has more torque (141.7 Nm against 113 Nm for the S 1000 RR).
- The Ninja H2 is the heavier bike (238 kg against 198 kg for the S 1000 RR).
- The Ninja H2 carries more fuel (17 L against 16.5 L for the S 1000 RR).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | BMW Motorrad S 1000 RRM Package, ₱2,225,000 | 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 injection, variable intake pibe | 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) | Claw-shifted 6-speed gearbox with straight cut gears | 6-speed, return shift |
| Final drive (differs) | Chain 525 17/46 | Chain |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2073 mm | 2085 mm |
| Width (differs) | 848 mm | 770 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1205 mm | 1125 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1457 mm | 1455 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | n/a | 825 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | n/a | 130 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 198 kg | 238 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 16.5 L | 17 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm, spring preload, rebound and compression stages adjustable | Telescopic fork |
| 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, 4.5 mm, 4-piston fixed caliper (5 mm M wheels) | Dual discs |
| Rear brake (differs) | Single disc brake, diameter 220 mm, 1-piston floating caliper | Single disc |
| Front tyre (differs) | 120/70 ZR17 | n/a |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 190/55 ZR17 (with M wheels: 200/55 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 Race ABS (partial integral), Brake-Slide-Assist | ABS (KIBS, Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock Brake System) |
| Traction control (differs) | BMW Motorrad DTC, slide control | Kawasaki Traction Control (KTRC (3-mode)) |
| Features | ||
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | n/a | Smartphone connectivity |
| 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.