BMW S 1000 RR
MSRP
$13,950 ($16,275 as tested with Race ABS and DTC ($1480), Gear Shift Assistant ($450) and anti-theft alarm ($395)
Engine
Type: Liquid-cooled, transverse DOHC inline four
Displacement: 999cc
Bore x Stroke: 80.0 x 49.7mm
Carburetion: BMS-KP EFI, single-valve 48mm throttle bodies, dual injectors/cyl.
Chassis
Front suspension: 46mm inverted cartridge fork, 4.9 in. travel
Rear suspension: Single shock absorber, 5.1 in. travel
Front tire: 120/70ZR-17 Metzeler Racetec K3
Rear tire: 190/55ZR-17 Metzeler Racetec K3
Rake/Trail: 23.9 deg./3.8 in. (96mm)
Wheelbase: 56.4 in. (1432mm)
Weight: 458 lb. (208 kg) wet; 430 lb. (196 kg) dry
Fuel consumption: 35 to 40 mpg, 36 mpg avg.
Honda CBR1000RR ABS
MSRP
$13,399 ($14,399 as tested with ABS)
Engine
Type: Liquid-cooled, transverse DOHC inline four
Displacement: 999cc
Bore x Stroke: 76.0 x 55.1mm
Carburetion: DSFI, single-valve 46mm throttle bodies, dual injectors/cyl.
Chassis
Front suspension: 43mm inverted cartridge fork, 4.3 in. travel
Rear suspension: Single shock absorber, 5.4 in. travel
Front tire: 120/70ZR-17 Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier PT
Rear tire: 190/55ZR-17 Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier NK
Rake/Trail: 23.3 deg./3.8 in. (96mm)
Wheelbase: 55.4 in. (1407mm)
Weight: 467 lb. (212 kg) wet; 439 lb. (199 kg) dry
Fuel consumption: 31 to 38 mpg, 34 mpg avg.
Kawasaki ZX-10R ABS
MSRP
$13,799 ($14,799 as tested with ABS)
Engine
Type: Liquid-cooled, transverse DOHC inline four
Displacement: 998cc
Bore x Stroke: 76.0 x 55.0mm
Carburetion: DFI, dual-valve 47mm throttle bodies, dual injectors/cyl.
Chassis
Front suspension:43mm inverted cartridge fork, 4.7 in. travel
Rear suspension: Single shock absorber, 4.9 in. travel
Front tire: 120/70ZR-17 Bridgestone BT-016F CC
Rear tire: 190/55ZR-17 Bridgestone BT-016R CC
Rake/Trail: 25.0 deg./4.3 in. (110mm)
Wheelbase: 56.1 in. (1425mm)
Weight: 447 lb. (203 kg) wet; 420 lb. (191 kg) dry
Fuel consumption: 30 to 36 mpg, 34 mpg avg.