Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2020 vs. BMW R 18 2023

Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2020

BMW R 18 2023

Overview - Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2020 vs BMW R 18 2023

Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2020

BMW R 18 2023

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Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2020 compared to BMW R 18 2023

Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2020

BMW R 18 2023

Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2020

BMW R 18 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	Boxer
Bore	Bore	73.4 mm	Bore	107.1 mm
Stroke	Stroke	56 mm	Stroke	100 mm
Engine power	Engine power	95 HP	Engine power	91 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	4,750 rpm
Torque	Torque	91.2 Nm	Torque	158 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	3,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.8	Compression Ratio	9.6
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Throttle Bore	Throttle Bore	36 mm	Throttle Bore	48 mm
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Toughened, Dry
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Prop shaft
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	OHV
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	Oil-air
Displacement	Displacement	948 ccm	Displacement	1,802 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	41 mm	Diameter	49 mm
Travel	Travel	120 mm	Travel	120 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	140 mm	Travel	90 mm
Material	Material	Aluminium	Material	Steel

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Double cradle
Rake	Rake	65 degree	Rake	57.3 degree
Trail	Trail	105 mm	Trail	150 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	300 mm	Diameter	300 mm

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	250 mm	Diameter	300 mm

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Anti-slipping control, Riding modes, Combined Brake System, Ride by Wire

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	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	65 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch
Length	Length	2,070 mm	Length	2,440 mm
Width	Width	820 mm	Width	964 mm
Height	Height	1,065 mm	Height	1,126 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,450 mm	Wheelbase	1,731 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	795 mm	Seat Height	690 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	210 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	345 kg
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2020

Whether you ride it with 70 kW, or in a further throttled 35 kW version: The Kawasaki Z900 is on a par with its open version - just with less power. That's why you can also be happy about the great handling and the updated electronics package for 2020. There's also good news about the engine. Even with 95 hp, the Kawa pulls tight on the chain and will give pleasure for many seasons! A bike you can grow with!

Enough power - even with throttle

great handling

good equipment

aggressive look

value for money.

Menu navigation somewhat tiring

missing quickshifter option