Kawasaki Z1000 2009 vs. BMW S 1000 RR 2021

Kawasaki Z1000 2009

BMW S 1000 RR 2021

Overview - Kawasaki Z1000 2009 vs BMW S 1000 RR 2021

Kawasaki Z1000 2009

BMW S 1000 RR 2021

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z1000 2009 compared to BMW S 1000 RR 2021

Kawasaki Z1000 2009

BMW S 1000 RR 2021

Kawasaki Z1000 2009

BMW S 1000 RR 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	77.2 mm	Bore	80 mm
Stroke	Stroke	50.9 mm	Stroke	49.7 mm
Engine power	Engine power	125 HP	Engine power	207 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	13,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	98.7 Nm	Torque	113 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,200 rpm	Rpm at Torque	10,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.2	Compression Ratio	13.3
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	953 ccm	Displacement	999 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Central tube	Frame type	Twin Tube, Load-bearing engine

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Technology	Technology	Petal	Technology	radial

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Width	Width	780 mm	Width	846 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,445 mm	Wheelbase	1,441 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	820 mm	Seat Height	824 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	18.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	16.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z1000 2009

Kawasaki did well to rethink and rebuild the Z1000 from the ground up. It was given a dark soul whose roots lie in the (un)good old days, but it seems more genuine and cohesive thanks to its independent development. Kawa did justice to itself and the wishes of its customers to a high degree. All in all, a courageous product for courageous riders.

Relatively much power

powerful appearance

much comfort

optimal chassis

acceptable price.

Uncontrollable instrument unit

partial manual force present.

BMW S 1000 RR 2021

A real "all-rounder" superbike. The BMW knows how to play to its strengths both on the race track and on the country road. Thanks to variable camshaft control, the powerful engine is already convincing at the bottom end and accelerates harmoniously across the entire rev range, with plenty of power in every range. For the hobby pilot, the chassis certainly functions excellently in every situation, provides transparent feedback and offers many adjustment options. The seating position is sporty yet relatively comfortable. The electronics work very harmoniously without patronising the rider - TOP!

Very linear power delivery, which makes it particularly controllable. Wide rev range and pleasant control

thanks to ShiftCam, there is also plenty of pressure in the lower rev range

excellent DDC - precision and TOP performance

super electronics package

harmonious overall package both on the road and on the racetrack

In part, the bike seems almost a bit "characterless" compared to the Aprilia and Honda

In direct comparison, the bike lags a bit behind on the spec sheet