Kawasaki Z900 2018 vs. BMW R 1200 ST 2009

Kawasaki Z900 2018

Kawasaki Z900 2018

BMW R 1200 ST 2009

BMW R 1200 ST 2009

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Overview - Kawasaki Z900 2018 vs BMW R 1200 ST 2009

Kawasaki Z900 2018

Kawasaki Z900 2018

BMW R 1200 ST 2009

BMW R 1200 ST 2009

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z900 2018 compared to BMW R 1200 ST 2009

Kawasaki Z900 2018
BMW R 1200 ST 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeBoxer
BoreBore73.4 mmBore101 mm
StrokeStroke56 mmStroke73 mm
Engine powerEngine power125.4 HPEngine power110 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque98.6 NmTorque115 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,700 rpmRpm at Torque6,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.8 Compression Ratio12
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionProp shaft
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingOil-air
DisplacementDisplacement948 ccmDisplacement1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionStrut

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSingle swing arm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountFixed caliperShock mountFixed caliper

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,070 mmLength2,165 mm
WidthWidth820 mmWidth890 mm
HeightHeight1,065 mmHeight1,220 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,450 mmWheelbase1,495 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height795 mmSeat Height810 mm
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z900 2018

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 R 1200 ST 2009

BMW R 1200 ST 2009

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z900 vs BMW R 1200 ST

Price Kawasaki Z900

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Price BMW R 1200 ST

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