Kawasaki Z900 2018 vs. BMW F 800 GS 2011

Kawasaki Z900 2018

BMW F 800 GS 2011

Overview - Kawasaki Z900 2018 vs BMW F 800 GS 2011

Kawasaki Z900 2018

BMW F 800 GS 2011

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z900 2018 compared to BMW F 800 GS 2011

Kawasaki Z900 2018

BMW F 800 GS 2011

Kawasaki Z900 2018

BMW F 800 GS 2011

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	73.4 mm	Bore	82 mm
Stroke	Stroke	56 mm	Stroke	75.6 mm
Engine power	Engine power	125.4 HP	Engine power	86 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	98.6 Nm	Torque	83 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,700 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,570 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.8	Compression Ratio	12
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	948 ccm	Displacement	798 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Tubular, Load-bearing engine

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Fixed caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	90 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Length	Length	2,070 mm	Length	2,320 mm
Width	Width	820 mm	Width	945 mm
Height	Height	1,065 mm	Height	1,350 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,450 mm	Wheelbase	1,578 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	795 mm	Seat Height	880 mm
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z900 2018

In the hotly contested naked bike segment, the Z900 plays right at the front. Above all, its engine is absolutely terrific, runs incredibly silky and offers rich power in all rev regions - as befits a Japanese four-cylinder. Its sporty, aggressive appearance matches this. It does without electronic bells and whistles, but still conveys a lot of confidence when chasing corners, braking and accelerating out of them. The low seat is especially beneficial for smaller riders, but taller riders might miss a flatter knee angle on long distances. The low weight and compactness make the Z900 particularly agile and easy to handle. A sporting cannon that is also extremely appealing in terms of price

Powerful and silky engine

great sound

chassis

sharp, sporty look

low seating position

easy handling and manoeuvrability.

Lack of traction control

Knee angle strenuous for tall riders in the long run

BMW F 800 GS 2011

Fully equipped with special equipment from Touratech, the BMW looked very imposing and gave the impression of a real, masculine adventurer's motorbike. Headlight grille, engine guard, grippy, wider footrests, and much more hopefully deceived many eyewitnesses about the same-sex partnership on the breathable comfort seat.

Fully equipped with optional extras

imposing impression

good workmanship

pleasant chassis.

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