Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe 2018 vs. BMW R nineT Racer 2017

Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe 2018

BMW R nineT Racer 2017

Overview - Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe 2018 vs BMW R nineT Racer 2017

Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe 2018

BMW R nineT Racer 2017

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe 2018 compared to BMW R nineT Racer 2017

Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe 2018

BMW R nineT Racer 2017

Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe 2018

BMW R nineT Racer 2017

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	Boxer
Bore	Bore	73.4 mm	Bore	101 mm
Stroke	Stroke	56 mm	Stroke	73 mm
Engine power	Engine power	111 HP	Engine power	110 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm
Torque	Torque	98.5 Nm	Torque	116 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.8	Compression Ratio	12
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Throttle Bore	Throttle Bore	36 mm	Throttle Bore	50 mm
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Dry
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Prop shaft
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	Oil-air
Displacement	Displacement	948 ccm	Displacement	1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	41 mm	Diameter	43 mm
Travel	Travel	120 mm	Travel	125 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Paralever
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	140 mm	Travel	120 mm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Tubular
Rake	Rake	65 degree	Rake	63.6 degree
Trail	Trail	98 mm	Trail	103.9 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	300 mm	Diameter	320 mm
Actuation	Actuation	Hydraulic	Actuation	Hydraulic

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	250 mm	Diameter	265 mm

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Ride by Wire, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,100 mm	Length	2,105 mm
Width	Width	845 mm	Width	920 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,470 mm	Wheelbase	1,491 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	820 mm	Seat Height	805 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	216 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	220 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe 2018

With the Z900RS Cafe, Kawasaki has launched a very successful and high-quality homage to the café racer machines from the 1970s. It combines the classic, sporty design with the ultra-modern technology of the modern era. Surprisingly, it presents itself as a pleasant-to-ride sports tourer with high utility value. This means that it will be used more often in practice than a Z900RS or similar motorbike. A big hit.

Beautiful, classic and high-quality look

balanced handling. Not nervous and not ponderous

sporty riding feel thanks to high-torque engine and sporty seating position

practical wind protection

great sport tourer feeling paired with great looks.

No shift assistant

heavier than other retro bikes in this class

seat a little too soft on long tours.