Kawasaki Z900 2018 vs. BMW F 800 R 2018

Kawasaki Z900 2018

BMW F 800 R 2018

Overview - Kawasaki Z900 2018 vs BMW F 800 R 2018

Kawasaki Z900 2018

BMW F 800 R 2018

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z900 2018 compared to BMW F 800 R 2018

Kawasaki Z900 2018

BMW F 800 R 2018

Kawasaki Z900 2018

BMW F 800 R 2018

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	73.4 mm	Bore	82 mm
Stroke	Stroke	56 mm	Stroke	75.6 mm
Engine power	Engine power	125.4 HP	Engine power	90 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	98.6 Nm	Torque	86 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,700 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,800 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.8	Compression Ratio	12.02
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
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	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	948 ccm	Displacement	798 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Twin Tube, Load-bearing engine

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	Petal	Technology	radial

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Suspension electronically adjustable

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	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,070 mm	Length	2,145 mm
Width	Width	820 mm	Width	860 mm
Height	Height	1,065 mm	Height	1,235 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,450 mm	Wheelbase	1,520 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	795 mm	Seat Height	790,770,820 mm
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

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

Powerful and silky engine

great sound

chassis

sharp, sporty look

low seating position

easy handling and manoeuvrability.

Lack of traction control

Knee angle strenuous for tall riders in the long run

BMW F 800 R 2018

With a EURO4 engine, new riding modes, new instruments and new colours, the F 800 R starts the new season. It is recognisable at first glance only by the end cap on the stately stainless steel exhaust. It is one of those full-grown motorbikes that, despite its considerable sporting potential, was designed for the widest possible user group. Therefore, it is absolutely beginner-friendly (throttled), but can also inspire an experienced audience. Its character remains somewhat pragmatic, but the unmistakable, hollow sound of the inline two compensates for this.

strong brakes

upgraded equipment

low weight

accessible geometry

characteristic sound

somewhat pragmatic

effervescence is a little lacking