BMW R 18 2022 vs. Kawasaki Z900 RS 2021

BMW R 18 2022

Kawasaki Z900 RS 2021

Overview - BMW R 18 2022 vs Kawasaki Z900 RS 2021

BMW R 18 2022

Kawasaki Z900 RS 2021

Technical Specifications BMW R 18 2022 compared to Kawasaki Z900 RS 2021

BMW R 18 2022

Kawasaki Z900 RS 2021

BMW R 18 2022

Kawasaki Z900 RS 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	Boxer	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	107.1 mm	Bore	73.4 mm
Stroke	Stroke	100 mm	Stroke	56 mm
Engine power	Engine power	91 HP	Engine power	111 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	4,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	158 Nm	Torque	98.6 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	3,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	9.6	Compression Ratio	10.8
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Throttle Bore	Throttle Bore	48 mm	Throttle Bore	36 mm
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Toughened, Dry	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	OHV	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	Oil-air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,802 ccm	Displacement	948 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	49 mm	Diameter	41 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	90 mm	Travel	140 mm
Material	Material	Steel	Material	Aluminium

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Tubular
Rake	Rake	57.3 degree	Rake	65 degree
Trail	Trail	150 mm	Trail	98 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	300 mm	Diameter	250 mm

Assistance Systems

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

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	19 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	65 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,440 mm	Length	2,100 mm
Width	Width	964 mm	Width	865 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,731 mm	Wheelbase	1,470 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	690 mm	Seat Height	835 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	345 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	215 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	16 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 18 2022

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Kawasaki Z900 RS 2021

A timelessly beautiful motorbike, the Z 900 RS. Its heart, the powerful and silky-smooth four-cylinder, ensures absolute riding pleasure. Even for longer rides, it offers plenty of comfort thanks to its pleasant seating position, well-padded saddle and high, wide handlebars. For those who like retro motorbikes but appreciate modern handling, the Z1 Homage is a very good choice.

authentic, beautiful retro look

very comfortable seating position

easy and comfortable to ride

no quickshifter and no driving modes (but TC adjustable)