Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe 2021 vs. BMW R 1200 RS 2016

Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe 2021

Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe 2021

BMW R 1200 RS 2016

BMW R 1200 RS 2016

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Overview - Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe 2021 vs BMW R 1200 RS 2016

Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe 2021

Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe 2021

BMW R 1200 RS 2016

BMW R 1200 RS 2016

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe 2021 compared to BMW R 1200 RS 2016

Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe 2021
BMW R 1200 RS 2016

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeBoxer
BoreBore73.4 mmBore101 mm
StrokeStroke56 mmStroke73 mm
Engine powerEngine power111 HPEngine power125 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpm
TorqueTorque98.5 NmTorque125 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,500 rpmRpm at Torque6,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.8 Compression Ratio12.5
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeAntihopping
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionProp shaft
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingAir
DisplacementDisplacement948 ccmDisplacement1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionParalever

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeLoad-bearing engine

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyMonoblockTechnologyradial

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,100 mmLength2,203 mm
WidthWidth845 mmWidth998 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,470 mmWheelbase1,530 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height820 mmSeat Height820 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)216 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)236 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity17 lFuel Tank Capacity18 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe 2021

Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe 2021

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

BMW R 1200 RS 2016

BMW R 1200 RS 2016

Wunderlich has optimised the already great R 1200 RS with pinpoint accuracy and turned it into a real dream machine. The straight handlebars fit the sports tourer really well. The bike's sporty look is justified. Anyone who tries this Wunderlich machine sets the bar incredibly high for their next motorbike. A real dream bike.

Precise and stable handling

comfortable seating position

great wind protection

with the Wunderlich conversion, a very sporty and sleek look overall.

Knee angle somewhat compact with long legs

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe vs BMW R 1200 RS

Price Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe

Unfortunately, the data available to us is not sufficient to provide meaningful price information for this model.

Price BMW R 1200 RS

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