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Kawasaki Z900 RS 2018 vs. BMW R 1250 R 2021

Kawasaki Z900 RS 2018

Kawasaki Z900 RS 2018

BMW R 1250 R 2021

BMW R 1250 R 2021

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Overview - Kawasaki Z900 RS 2018 vs BMW R 1250 R 2021

Kawasaki Z900 RS 2018

Kawasaki Z900 RS 2018

BMW R 1250 R 2021

BMW R 1250 R 2021

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z900 RS 2018 compared to BMW R 1250 R 2021

Kawasaki Z900 RS 2018
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Kawasaki Z900 RS 2018
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Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeBoxer
BoreBore73.4 mmBore102.5 mm
StrokeStroke56 mmStroke76 mm
Engine powerEngine power111 HPEngine power136 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpm
TorqueTorque98.6 NmTorque143 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,500 rpmRpm at Torque6,250 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.8 Compression Ratio12.5
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
Throttle BoreThrottle Bore36 mmThrottle Bore52 mm
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeAntihopping
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionProp shaft
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid-air
DisplacementDisplacement948 ccmDisplacement1,254 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
TravelTravel120 mmTravel140 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSingle swing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
TravelTravel140 mmTravel140 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreload, ReboundAdjustmentPreload, Rebound
MaterialMaterialAluminiumMaterialAluminium

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeLoad-bearing engine
RakeRake65 degreeRake62.3 degree
TrailTrail98 mmTrail126.6 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter300 mmDiameter320 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
ActuationActuationHydraulicActuationHydraulic

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter250 mmDiameter276 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Ride by Wire, Traction controlAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Anti-slipping control, Riding modes, Ride by Wire

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,100 mmLength2,165 mm
WidthWidth865 mmWidth880 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,470 mmWheelbase1,515 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height835 mmSeat Height820 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)215 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)239 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity17 lFuel Tank Capacity18 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z900 RS 2018

Kawasaki Z900 RS 2018

Its four-cylinder is silky smooth while delivering enough power to make you grin under your helmet. It is also very easy to move, which should make it a great commuter bike in everyday life and serve as an iconic fun bike at the weekend. The looks find the perfect straddle of classic design and modern details to form a coherent retro package that is also a worthy tribute to Kawasaki history. It's a great naked bike with a snazzy look.

Powerful and smooth engine

good looks

comfortable seating position

easy to ride

balanced handling. Not nervous and not ponderous

no shift assistant

heavier than other retro bikes in this class

seat a little too soft on long tours

no wind protection

BMW R 1250 R 2021

BMW R 1250 R 2021

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z900 RS vs BMW R 1250 R

Price Kawasaki Z900 RS

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