BMW S 1000 RR vs Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX SE

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 2 Oct 2026.

BMW Motorrad

S 1000 RR

From ₹23.75 Lakh

S 1000 RR version

Full S 1000 RR page Change

Kawasaki

Ninja H2 SX SE

Last listed ₹36.28 Lakh

No longer sold in India

Ninja H2 SX SE version

Full Ninja H2 SX SE page Change

BMW S 1000 RRStandard · ₹23.75 Lakh

Only differences

Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX SENinja H2 SX SE · ₹36.28 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price S 1000 RR: ₹23.75 Lakh (ahead) Ninja H2 SX SE: ₹36.28 Lakh S 1000 RR ₹12.53 lakh cheaper

Braking S 1000 RR: ABS Ninja H2 SX SE: Dual-channel ABS (ahead)

Power S 1000 RR: 210 PS (ahead) Ninja H2 SX SE: 197.26 bhp Torque 113 vs 137.3 Nm

Weight S 1000 RR: 197 kg Ninja H2 SX SE: 266 kg Seat height 824 vs 835 mm

Versions S 1000 RR: 5 (ahead) Ninja H2 SX SE: 1

Pick the S 1000 RR for the lower price, more power and more versions.

Pick the Ninja H2 SX SE for dual-channel abs.

Spec by spec

Show only differences (hides 2)

Price

Ex-showroom

₹23.75 Lakh

₹36.28 Lakh

On-road in

₹26.2 Lakh

₹39.95 Lakh

EMI, 5 years, 20% down

₹44,028 a month

₹67,123 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain

Petrol, manual

Power

210 PS

197.26 bhp

Torque

113 Nm

137.3 Nm

Gearbox

Manual

Engine & Transmission

Displacement (cc)

999 cc

998 cc

Engine Type

In-line 4-cylinder, 4-Stroke, 16-Valve, DOHC with BMW ShiftCam variable valve timing & lift

Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke, In-Line Four, DOHC, 16 Valves, Supercharged

Bore x Stroke

80.0 mm x 49.7 mm

76 mm x 55 mm

Compression Ratio

13.3:1

11.2:1

Cooling

Liquid / Oil Cooled

Liquid Cooled

Gearbox

6 Speed Manual with straight-cut gears (Reversible race shift pattern)

6-Speed Manual, 1-down 5-up

Clutch

Multiplate wet clutch with self-reinforcing anti-hopping slipper system

Wet multi-disc, assist and slipper

Drive Type

Chain Drive (O-ring chain 525, 17/46 gearing)

Chain Drive

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter

Dual Disc, 320 mm floating discs, Hayes / M radial 4-piston fixed calipers

Dual Disc, 320 mm, 4-piston

Rear Brake Type & Diameter

Single Disc, 220 mm, Brembo 1-piston floating caliper

Disc, 250 mm, 2-piston

ABS/CBS Type

BMW Motorrad ABS Pro (with Race ABS, Slick mode, Brake Slide Assist, Slide Control)

Dual Channel

Wheel Type

Cast Aluminium Alloy Wheels (M Forged / M Carbon Wheels optional)

Alloy, 17-inch

Front Tyre Size

120/70-ZR17 Tubeless

120/70-17

Rear Tyre Size

190/55-ZR17 Tubeless (or 200/55-ZR17)

190/55-17, radial

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension

45 mm USD Inverted Telescopic Fork, fully adjustable (preload, rebound, compression), 120 mm travel (optional DDC)

43 mm inverted fork with KECS semi-active damping control, manual spring preload adjustable, 120mm travel

Rear Suspension

WSBK aluminium underslung swingarm with central monoshock, fully adjustable, 118 mm travel (optional DDC)

Uni-Trak, BFRC-lite gas-charged shock, piggyback reservoir, KECS-controlled, remote spring preload adjustable, 139mm travel

Frame Type

Aluminium composite bridge frame (Flex Frame) with adjustable swingarm pivot

Trellis, high-tensile steel

Wheelbase (mm)

1457 mm

1,480 mm

Ground Clearance (mm)

140 mm

130 mm

Dimensions

Length (mm)

2073 mm

2,135-2,175 mm, sources vary

Width (mm)

848 mm

790 mm

Height (mm)

1205 mm

1,260 mm

Seat Height (mm)

824 mm (M Sport seat: 814 mm to 849 mm)

835 mm

Kerb Weight (kg)

197 kg (193.5 kg with M Package)

266-268 kg, sources vary

Fuel Tank Capacity (L)

16.5 L (Reserve 4.0 L)

19 litres, 2.8 litre reserve

Instrument Cluster

Display Type

6.5-inch Full-Colour TFT Display with Pure Ride & 3 Race Pro screens

6.5-inch full-color TFT

Bluetooth Connectivity

Yes (BMW Motorrad Connected & optional M GPS Laptrigger)

Yes, with smartphone app integration

Navigation

Yes (Turn-by-Turn via Connected App)

Yes

USB Charging

Yes (USB socket in rear)

Yes

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes

4 Modes Standard (Rain, Road, Dynamic, Race) + Riding Modes Pro (Race Pro 1, 2, 3)

Rain, Road, Sport

Traction Control

Yes (DTC with 6-axis IMU, Slide Control, Wheelie Control, and Launch Control)

Yes, levels not specified

Quickshifter

Yes (Shift Assistant Pro bi-directional quickshifter standard)

Yes, standard, bidirectional

Cruise Control

Optional / Standard with Pro Pack (Cruise Control)

Yes; possibly adaptive with radar-based ADAS per an unconfirmed secondary source, not corroborated by the structured spec tables

Lights

Headlight

Full LED Twin Headlamps with LED DRL

LED with projector

Taillight

Full LED integrated into rear turn indicators

LED

Turn Indicators

Full LED multi-functional rear indicators

LED, plus LED cornering lights, SE-specific

Seat & Storage

Seat Type

Split Stepped Racing Seat + Passenger seat cowl

Split

Under-Seat Storage

Minimal tool kit only

Choice

Versions

5 versions

1 version

Price range

₹23.75 Lakh – ₹30.85 Lakh

₹36.28 Lakh

Colours

3 colours

Not listed

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, manual

Standard₹23.75 Lakh Ninja H2 SX SE₹36.28 Lakh Ninja H2 SX SE ₹12.53 lakh more

On-road price in six cities

S 1000 RR Standard against Ninja H2 SX SE Ninja H2 SX SE

City	S 1000 RR	Ninja H2 SX SE	Gap
Mumbai	₹27.15 Lakh	₹41.4 Lakh	S 1000 RR ₹14.25 lakh less
Pune	₹27.15 Lakh	₹41.4 Lakh	S 1000 RR ₹14.25 lakh less
New Delhi	₹26.2 Lakh	₹39.95 Lakh	S 1000 RR ₹13.75 lakh less
Bengaluru	₹28.58 Lakh	₹43.58 Lakh	S 1000 RR ₹15.00 lakh less
Chennai	₹27.15 Lakh	₹41.4 Lakh	S 1000 RR ₹14.25 lakh less
Hyderabad	₹28.58 Lakh	₹43.58 Lakh	S 1000 RR ₹15.00 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the S 1000 RR or the Ninja H2 SX SE?

The S 1000 RR, by ₹12.53 lakh on the versions compared here: S 1000 RR Standard at ₹23.75 Lakh against Ninja H2 SX SE Ninja H2 SX SE at ₹36.28 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹26.2 Lakh against ₹39.95 Lakh.

Which is more powerful?

The S 1000 RR Standard makes 210 PS and 113 Nm and the Ninja H2 SX SE Ninja H2 SX SE makes 197.26 bhp and 137.3 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹44,028 a month for the S 1000 RR and ₹67,123 for the Ninja H2 SX SE, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.