BMW K 1200 LT 2009 vs. Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe 2018

BMW K 1200 LT 2009

BMW K 1200 LT 2009

Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe 2018

Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe 2018

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Overview - BMW K 1200 LT 2009 vs Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe 2018

BMW K 1200 LT 2009

BMW K 1200 LT 2009

Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe 2018

Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe 2018

Technical Specifications BMW K 1200 LT 2009 compared to Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe 2018

BMW K 1200 LT 2009
Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe 2018

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore70.5 mmBore73.4 mm
StrokeStroke75 mmStroke56 mm
Engine powerEngine power116 HPEngine power111 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,500 rpm
TorqueTorque120 NmTorque98.5 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque5,250 rpmRpm at Torque6,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.8 Compression Ratio10.8
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears5Number of gears6
DisplacementDisplacement1.171 ccmDisplacement948 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionStrutFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSingle swing armSuspensionSwing arm

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTwin TubeFrame typeTubular

Brakes Front

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

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonSingle piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
Seat HeightSeat Height770 mmSeat Height820 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity24 lFuel Tank Capacity17 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW K 1200 LT 2009

BMW K 1200 LT 2009

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe 2018

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.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW K 1200 LT vs Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe

Price BMW K 1200 LT

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Price Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe

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