2025 BMW S 1000 R vs 2014 Kawasaki Z1000 ABS

The BMW S 1000 R records higher torque than the Kawasaki Z1000 ABS. The Kawasaki Z1000 ABS has the advantage in displacement where both recorded values are available.

Recorded specification differences

  • Manufacturer: BMW S 1000 R BMW, Kawasaki Z1000 ABS Kawasaki
  • Model: BMW S 1000 R BMW S 1000 R, Kawasaki Z1000 ABS Kawasaki Z1000 ABS
  • Year: BMW S 1000 R 2025, Kawasaki Z1000 ABS 2014
  • Displacement: BMW S 1000 R 999, Kawasaki Z1000 ABS 1043
  • Torque: BMW S 1000 R 114, Kawasaki Z1000 ABS 110.8
  • Weight: BMW S 1000 R 177, Kawasaki Z1000 ABS 221
  • Seat height: BMW S 1000 R 83.1, Kawasaki Z1000 ABS 82
BMW S 1000 R vs Kawasaki Z1000 ABS key specifications
SpecBMW S 1000 RKawasaki Z1000 ABS
Year20252014
CategoryNakedNaked
Displacement9991043
Power170-
Torque114110.8
Weight177221

Torque

The BMW S 1000 R records 114 Nm of torque, 3.2 Nm (2.9%) more than the Kawasaki Z1000 ABS at 110.8 Nm.

Displacement

The Kawasaki Z1000 ABS records 1043 cc, 44 cc (4.4%) more than the BMW S 1000 R at 999 cc.

Seat height

The BMW S 1000 R has a higher recorded seat height (83.1) than the Kawasaki Z1000 ABS (82), a difference of 1.1.

Frequently asked questions

Which motorcycle records more torque, the BMW S 1000 R or the Kawasaki Z1000 ABS?

The BMW S 1000 R records 114 Nm of torque, 3.2 Nm (2.9%) more than the Kawasaki Z1000 ABS at 110.8 Nm.

Which motorcycle records larger displacement, the BMW S 1000 R or the Kawasaki Z1000 ABS?

The Kawasaki Z1000 ABS records 1043 cc, 44 cc (4.4%) more than the BMW S 1000 R at 999 cc.

How do the recorded seat heights of the BMW S 1000 R and the Kawasaki Z1000 ABS compare?

The BMW S 1000 R has a higher recorded seat height (83.1) than the Kawasaki Z1000 ABS (82), a difference of 1.1.

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BMW S 1000 R

2025Naked

Displacement999 cc
Power170 hp
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Kawasaki Z1000 ABS

2014Naked

Displacement1043 cc

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2014 • Naked

Engine & Performance

Engine Displacement
999 cc
1043 cc
Power
170 hp
-
Torque
114 Nm
110.8 Nm
Engine Type
-
Other
Engine Details
DOHC
Other | DOHC | Cylinder: 4
Power / Weight
0.9605 hp/kg
-
Valves / Cylinder
4
4
Stroke
-
4T
Compression Ratio
12.5:1
11.8:1

Fuel & Capacity

Fuel System
Injection
Injection
Cooling System
Liquid-cooled
Liquid-cooled
Starter
Electric
Electric

Transmission & Drive

Gearbox
Manual 6-speed
Manual 6-speed
Transmission
Chain
Chain

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension
Inverted
Inverted
Rear Suspension
Swing-Arm
-

Brake System

Front Brakes
Disc x2 ABS
Disc x2 ABS
Rear Brakes
Disc ABS
Disc ABS

Tires & Wheels

Front Tyre
120/70-ZR17
120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre
190/55-ZR17
190/50-ZR17

Dimensions & Weight

Length
208.5 cm
205 cm
Height
111.5 cm
105 cm
Seat Height
83.1 cm
82 cm
Wheelbase
144.8 cm
143.5 cm
Dry Weight
177 kg
-
Wet Weight
-
221 kg

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