2021 Kawasaki H2 SX-SE Ninja vs 2025 BMW R 1300RT

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2021 Kawasaki H2 SX-SE Ninja 2021 Kawasaki H2 SX-SE Ninja

Sport touring

Engine
Four Stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 16 valve, Supercharger Centrifugal, scroll-type
Power
206.5 hp / 153.9 kW @ 11000 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
256 kg / 564 lbs - SE 260 kg / 573 lbs
2025 BMW R 1300RT 2025 BMW R 1300RT

Sport touring

Engine
Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, with two overhead spur gear driven camshafts, a counterbalance shaft and variable intake camshaft control system BMW ShiftCam, 4 valves per cylinder, intake 44mm, outlet 35.6 mm
Power
107kW / 145hp @ 7750 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
281 kg / 619 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year2020 - 212025
Make ModelKawasaki H2 SX-SE NinjaBMW R 1300RT
Dimensions
Seat Height835 mm / 32.8 in780/860 mm / 30.7/33.9 in
Wheelbase1480 mm / 58.3 in1500 mm / 55.1 in
Ground Clearance130 mm / 5.1 in-
Height1205 mm / 47.5 in - SE 1262mm / 49.6 in-
Length1205 mm / 47.5 in - SE 1262 mm / 49.6 in2229 mm / 87.8 in
Width775 mm / 30.5 in971 mm / 38.2 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)256 kg281
Fuel Capacity19 Litres / 5 US gal24 Litres / 6.3 US gal
Wet Weight256 kg / 564 lbs - SE 260 kg / 573 lbs281 kg / 619 lbs
Performance
Max Power206.5 hp / 153.9 kW @ 11000 rpm107kW / 145hp @ 7750 rpm
Max Torque137.3 Nm / 101.3 ft-lb @ 9500 rpm149 Nm / 110 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Engine
Displacement998 cc / 60.9 cub in1300 cc / 79 cu-in
Engine DetailFour Stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 16 valve, Supercharger Centrifugal, scroll-typeFour stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, with two overhead spur gear driven camshafts, a counterbalance shaft and variable intake camshaft control system BMW ShiftCam, 4 valves per cylinder, intake 44mm, outlet 35.6 mm
Bore x Stroke76 x 55 mm106.5 x 73 mm
Compression Ratio11.2:113.3:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid / Air cooled
Emissions-Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, EU5+
Engine Management-BMS-O
Fuel InductionFuel injection: φ40 mm x 4 with dual injectionElectronic intake pipe injection, 52mm Ø throttle valve
Fuel Type-Unleaded super, octane number 95 (RON)
IgnitionDigital-
LubricationForced, wet sump with oil cooler-
StarterElectricElectric
EV Specifics
Battery Capacity-12 V / 10Ah, maintenance-free
Drivetrain
ClutchWet multi-disc, manual.Wet clutch with anti-hopping function, hydraulically activated
Final DriveChainShaft
Final Drive Ratio2.444 (44/18)-
Gear Ratios1st 3.077 (40/13) 2nd 2.471 (42/17) 3rd 2.045 (45/22) 4th 1.727 (38/22) 5th 1.524 (32/21) 6th 1.348 (31/23)1st 2.438 2nd 1.714 3rd. 1.296 4th 1.059 5th 0.906 6th 0.794
Primary Drive Ratios1.480 (74/50)1.479
Secondary Drive Ratio-2.818
Transmission / Drive6-speed, return, dog-ringClaw-shift 6-speed gearbox
Chassis
Frame TypeTrellis, high-tensile steel, with swingarm mounting plateSteel, two-section with bolt on rear frame, load bearing engine
Suspension - Front43 mm Inverted fork with rebound and compression damping, spring preload adjustability and top-out springsBMW Motorrad EVO Telelever
Suspension - RearUni-Trak with gas-charged shock, piggyback reservoir, dual-range (high/low-speed) compression damping, rebound damping and preload adjustability, and top-out springCast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad EVO Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring
Rake24.7°-
Steering Angle30° Right / 30° Left64°
Trail103 mm / 4.0 in115 mm / 4.5 in
Wheel Travel - Front120 mm / 4.7 in149 mm / 5.9 in
Wheel Travel - Rear139 mm / 5.5 in158 mm / 6.2 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - FrontDual 320 mm discs, radial-mount, opposed 4-piston calipers, dual semi-floating2 x 310mm floating discs, 4-piston radial brake calipers
Brakes - RearSingle 250mm disc, opposed 2-piston calipersSingle 285mm disc, 2-piston floating caliper
ABS-BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro (full-integral, lean angle optimized)
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W)120/70 ZR17
Tyres - Rear190/55 ZR17 M/C (75W)190/55 ZR17
Wheels-Cast light alloy
Wheels - Front-3.50 x 17″
Wheels - Rear-6.00 x 17″