Kawasaki Z900 2018 vs. BMW F 900 XR 2023

Kawasaki Z900 2018

BMW F 900 XR 2023
Overview - Kawasaki Z900 2018 vs BMW F 900 XR 2023

Kawasaki Z900 2018

BMW F 900 XR 2023
Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z900 2018 compared to BMW F 900 XR 2023
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
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
BMW F 900 XR 2023

A bike in this performance class probably couldn't be more accessible. The XR waggles playfully through the bends and immediately inspires confidence in the saddle. Even lengthy touring is easy and you always get out of the saddle feeling relaxed. However, the sporty look of the BMW also awakens a desire for some thrills. However, the engine cannot quite fulfil this desire. The engine, transmission and quickshifter are a little too tame overall and could do with a little more sportiness.