Kawasaki Z 750 2009 vs. BMW F 800 GS 2025

Kawasaki Z 750 2009

BMW F 800 GS 2025

Overview - Kawasaki Z 750 2009 vs BMW F 800 GS 2025

Kawasaki Z 750 2009

BMW F 800 GS 2025

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z 750 2009 compared to BMW F 800 GS 2025

Kawasaki Z 750 2009

BMW F 800 GS 2025

Kawasaki Z 750 2009

BMW F 800 GS 2025

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	68.4 mm	Bore	86 mm
Stroke	Stroke	50.9 mm	Stroke	77 mm
Engine power	Engine power	106 HP	Engine power	87 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	6,750 rpm
Torque	Torque	78 Nm	Torque	91 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,300 rpm	Rpm at Torque	4,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.3	Compression Ratio	13.1
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	748 ccm	Displacement	895 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube	Frame type	Twin Tube, Load-bearing engine

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Width	Width	805 mm	Width	910 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,440 mm	Wheelbase	1,556 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	815 mm	Seat Height	815 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	18.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z 750 2009

A good bike at a very good price, especially the upside-down fork is convincing.

improved torque curve

upside-down fork

aggressive engine

low price

high weight

4 hp less than the predecessor

not exactly effortless driving

BMW F 800 GS 2025

The new BMW F800GS impresses as a versatile adventure bike with balanced handling, a powerful engine and beginner-friendly accessibility. It offers riding pleasure and comfort in equal measure and is a stand-alone choice for all-round fans.

harmonious handling

practical engine

well-balanced setup

low seat height

versatile

beginner-friendly but not boring

wide range of customisation options

good balance between comfort and dynamics

Limited freedom of movement on benches with low seat height

brakes fatigue under extreme loads

sporty riders miss some dynamics