BMW S 1000 XR vs Kawasaki Ninja 650 Comparison

Engine & Performance

No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Alternator	486 W	--
Compression Ratio	12.0:1	10.8:1
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Injection Type	Electronic Injection	Fuel Injection
Bore X Stroke	80 mm x 49.7 mm	83 mm x 60 mm
Lubrication System	Water/oil-cooled	--
No. Of Cylinder	4	2
Engine Type	Four-Cylinder In-Line Engine, 4-Stroke, 4-Valves Per Cylinder, DOHC, Water/Oil-Cooled	Parallel Twin Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled, 8 Valves, DOHC Engine
Exhuast Pipes	4 In 1 Exhaust	Single Exhaust
Clutch Type	Hydraulic Multi-Plate	Wet, Multi-Plate, Manual
Emission Control	Closed-loop 3-way Catalytic Converter	Euro 4
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Displacement	999 cc	649 cc
Maximum Power	160 bhp	67.06 bhp
Maximum Torque	112 Nm	66.7 Nm
Top Speed	200 kmph	212 kmph

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Electrical

Battery Voltage	12V, 8 Ah	12 V
Tail Lamp	LED	LED
Indicator Light	LED	Yes
Head Lamp	LED	LED
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Accessory Outlet	--	No

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Fuel & Ignition

Fuel Type	Gasoline	Gasoline
Ignition Type	Electronic	Digital
Fuel Supply System	EFI	Fuel Injection
Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Reserve	4 L	--

Dimension

Wheelbase	1548 mm	1410 mm
Seating Capacity	2	2
Length	2183 mm	2155 mm
Width	940 mm	740 mm
Height	1408 mm	1135 mm
Curb Weight	228 kg	193 kg
Category	Sport	Super Sport
Seat Height	840 mm	790 mm
Gross Weight	434 kg	--
Ground Clearance	--	130 mm

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Chassis & Suspension

Chrome Garnish	Yes	--
Front Suspension	Telescopic Fork	Telescopic Fork
Side Wings	Yes	Yes
Body Frame Type	Bridge Type Frame	Trellis Frame
Seat Type	Dual Stepped	Dual Stepped
Rear Suspension	Swing Arm	Horizontal Back Link
Body Frame Material	Aluminium	Steel
Suspension Travel(Front)	150 mm	--
Suspension Travel(Rear)	140 mm	--

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Wheels & Tyres

Front Wheel Size	R17	R17
Rear Wheel Size	R17	R17
Tyre Type	Runflat	Runflat, Tubeless
Front Tyre	120/70 ZR17	120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre	190/55 ZR17	160/60 ZR17

Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gear Box	6-Speed	6-Speed

Safety & Security

Back Rest	No	No
ABS	Yes	Yes
Leg Guards	No	No
Stability Control	Yes	--
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	--
Riding Modes	Rain,Road Rain,Road	Sport Sport
Launch Control	No	No
Traction Control	Yes	--
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Shutter Lock	No	No
Anti-Theft Alarm	Yes	--
Side Reflectors	--	No
Wheel Lock Front/back	--	No

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Console

Speedometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Side Stand Indicator	No	No
Tachometer	Analog Analog	Yes
Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Oil Change Indicator	Yes	Yes
Fuel Gauge	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Navigator	--	No
Tripmeter	--	Yes

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Differentiating Features

Cruise Control	Yes	No
Height Adjustable Seats	--	No

Brake

Front Brake	Dual Disc Dual Disc	Disc Disc
Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc