Kawasaki Z900 RS SE 2026 vs. BMW R nineT Scrambler 2021

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z900 RS SE 2026 compared to BMW R nineT Scrambler 2021

Kawasaki Z900 RS SE 2026

BMW R nineT Scrambler 2021

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Kawasaki Z900 RS SE 2026

BMW R nineT Scrambler 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	Boxer
Bore	Bore	73.4 mm	Bore	101 mm
Stroke	Stroke	56 mm	Stroke	73 mm
Engine power	Engine power	116 HP	Engine power	109 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,300 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,250 rpm
Torque	Torque	98 Nm	Torque	116 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,700 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.8	Compression Ratio	12
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Throttle Bore	Throttle Bore	36 mm	Throttle Bore	50 mm
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
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	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	Oil-air
Displacement	Displacement	948 ccm	Displacement	1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	41 mm	Diameter	43 mm
Travel	Travel	120 mm	Travel	125 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Paralever
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	140 mm	Travel	140 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Tubular, Load-bearing engine
Trail	Trail	98 mm	Trail	110.6 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	300 mm	Diameter	320 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Shock mount	Shock mount	Fixed caliper	Shock mount	Fixed caliper
Actuation	Actuation	Hydraulic	Actuation	Hydraulic
Technology	Technology	radial, Monoblock	Technology	radial

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	250 mm	Diameter	265 mm
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Double piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Cornering ABS, Quickshifter, Shift assistant with blipper, Cruise control, Traction control, KCMF, KIBS, Modern electronics, IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit), Kawasaki Quick Shifter (KQS), KTRC, Cornering traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS

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	170 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,100 mm	Length	2,175 mm
Width	Width	865 mm	Width	865 mm
Height	Height	1,150 mm	Height	1,330 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,465 mm	Wheelbase	1,527 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	845 mm	Seat Height	820 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	216 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	223 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2, A	License compliancy	A

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	Connectivity, LED-Headlights, Modern electronics, Comfort, Connectivity, Lighting	Equipment	LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights