BMW S 1000 R 2019 vs. Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2018

BMW S 1000 R 2019

Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2018

Technical Specifications BMW S 1000 R 2019 compared to Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2018

BMW S 1000 R 2019

Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2018

BMW S 1000 R 2019

Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2018

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	80 mm	Bore	73.4 mm
Stroke	Stroke	49.7 mm	Stroke	56 mm
Engine power	Engine power	165 HP	Engine power	95 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	11,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	114 Nm	Torque	91.2 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	9,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12	Compression Ratio	11.8
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping	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	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	999 ccm	Displacement	948 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	46 mm	Diameter	41 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube	Frame type	Double cradle

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	Petal

Brakes Rear

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

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Dynamic suspension	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	190 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	2,057 mm	Length	2,070 mm
Width	Width	845 mm	Width	820 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,439 mm	Wheelbase	1,450 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	814 mm	Seat Height	795 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	205 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	210 kg
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW S 1000 R 2019

The BMW S 1000 R impresses across the board and is much more than just a naked version of the S 1000 RR. With its own character, more torque in the mid-range and first-class electronics, it sets new standards in the high-performance Naked segment. The overall package of brutal performance, excellent suspension and practical everyday use makes it one of the best naked bikes ever - and at a surprisingly fair price.

Brutal performance with 160 Horsepower

Outstanding DDC suspension

Amazing stability at high speeds for a naked bike

Perfect electronics with sensitive DTC

Good price/performance ratio

Character despite perfection

Driving mode display font too small

Too extreme appearance for BMW traditionalists

Without equipment packages, important electronic features are missing

The price advantage is lost with full features

Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2018

The Z900 is a top entry-level motorbike. Very smooth engine, great brakes and lots of adjustment options on the chassis and levers. The acceleration may be too good for speed junkies, but it's just right for learning. The lack of electronic gimmicks, riding modes and traction control doesn't bother either, but makes the Z900 a good bike to learn the basics of two-wheeled locomotion. A high-quality purist, a real motorbike, even with only 48 hp!

Smooth engine with punch at approx. 6000 rpm

Finely controllable brakes

Smooth running of the engine super for city traffic

Typical 4-cylinder shriek, but very restrained at low revs

Stable at motorway speeds

Good handling

Quite small for tall people

rather high weight of 210 kg

acceleration with 48 hp rather poor due to weight