BMW F 900 R 2020 vs. Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2019

BMW F 900 R 2020

Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2019

Overview - BMW F 900 R 2020 vs Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2019

BMW F 900 R 2020

Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2019

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Technical Specifications BMW F 900 R 2020 compared to Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2019

BMW F 900 R 2020

Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2019

BMW F 900 R 2020

Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2019

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	86 mm	Bore	73.4 mm
Stroke	Stroke	77 mm	Stroke	56 mm
Engine power	Engine power	105 HP	Engine power	95 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	92 Nm	Torque	91.2 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	13.1	Compression Ratio	11.8
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	4
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	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	895 ccm	Displacement	948 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	43 mm	Diameter	41 mm
Travel	Travel	135 mm	Travel	120 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	142 mm	Travel	140 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube, Load-bearing engine	Frame type	Double cradle
Rake	Rake	60.5 degree	Rake	65 degree
Trail	Trail	114.3 mm	Trail	105 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	320 mm	Diameter	300 mm
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	ABS, Anti-slipping control, Riding modes	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	2,140 mm	Length	2,070 mm
Width	Width	815 mm	Width	820 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,518 mm	Wheelbase	1,450 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	815 mm	Seat Height	795 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	211 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	210 kg
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW F 900 R 2020

The BMW F 900 R offers easy-to-use cornering fun, enormously high stability, an active yet comfortable riding position and a smooth but also unemotional engine. Those who like it fast and twisty will be happy with it. The possibilities for configuration are almost endless but of course not free of charge.

easy handling, high stability

chassis with fine response

well-behaved engine

brakes without blame

active yet bearable seating position

infinitely long list of accessories.

Small tank (13l)

Good engine