Kawasaki Z1000 2009 vs. BMW K 1200 LT 2009

Kawasaki Z1000 2009

BMW K 1200 LT 2009

Overview - Kawasaki Z1000 2009 vs BMW K 1200 LT 2009

Kawasaki Z1000 2009

BMW K 1200 LT 2009

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z1000 2009 compared to BMW K 1200 LT 2009

Kawasaki Z1000 2009

BMW K 1200 LT 2009

Kawasaki Z1000 2009

BMW K 1200 LT 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	77.2 mm	Bore	70.5 mm
Stroke	Stroke	50.9 mm	Stroke	75 mm
Engine power	Engine power	125 HP	Engine power	116 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	98.7 Nm	Torque	120 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,200 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,250 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.2	Compression Ratio	10.8
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	5
Displacement	Displacement	953 ccm	Displacement	1.171 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Central tube	Frame type	Twin Tube

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk

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
Seat Height	Seat Height	820 mm	Seat Height	770 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	18.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	24 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.