Kawasaki Z900 RS 2018 vs. BMW R 1200 R 2012

Kawasaki Z900 RS 2018

Kawasaki Z900 RS 2018

BMW R 1200 R 2012

BMW R 1200 R 2012

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Overview - Kawasaki Z900 RS 2018 vs BMW R 1200 R 2012

Kawasaki Z900 RS 2018

Kawasaki Z900 RS 2018

BMW R 1200 R 2012

BMW R 1200 R 2012

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z900 RS 2018 compared to BMW R 1200 R 2012

Kawasaki Z900 RS 2018
BMW R 1200 R 2012

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeBoxer
BoreBore73.4 mmBore101 mm
StrokeStroke56 mmStroke73 mm
Engine powerEngine power111 HPEngine power110 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpm
TorqueTorque98.6 NmTorque119 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,500 rpmRpm at Torque6,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.8 Compression Ratio12
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeToughened, Dry
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionProp shaft
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingOil-air
DisplacementDisplacement948 ccmDisplacement1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionTelelever

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionParalever

Chassis

Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeLoad-bearing engine

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons

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 mmLength2,145 mm
WidthWidth865 mmWidth906 mm
HeightHeight1,150 mmHeight1,285 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height835 mmSeat Height800 mm
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 2018

Kawasaki Z900 RS 2018

Its four-cylinder is silky smooth while delivering enough power to make you grin under your helmet. It is also very easy to move, which should make it a great commuter bike in everyday life and serve as an iconic fun bike at the weekend. The looks find the perfect straddle of classic design and modern details to form a coherent retro package that is also a worthy tribute to Kawasaki history. It's a great naked bike with a snazzy look.

Powerful and smooth engine

good looks

comfortable seating position

easy to ride

balanced handling. Not nervous and not ponderous

no shift assistant

heavier than other retro bikes in this class

seat a little too soft on long tours

no wind protection

BMW R 1200 R 2012

BMW R 1200 R 2012

The predecessor was already able to be ridden in a sporty manner as well as convincing on tours, the new R 1200 R can do even more - thanks to the pannier system (of course at extra cost), travelling is still no problem, but it masters sport even better. Thanks to the now partially water-cooled boxer twin-cylinder engine, it is wonderfully agile - 125 hp may not seem like much on paper, but the engine pushes incredibly and behaves in a cultivated manner to boot. The chassis and brakes also score highly and the seating position is sporty and upright, covering a wide spectrum from wonderful fun to long-distance touring. Unfortunately, BMW also understands the trick with the surcharge list perfectly. The basic model is well equipped with ABS that can be deactivated, traction control that can also be deactivated and two driving modes, but many interesting gimmicks are almost obligatory - and of course drive the price way up.

Sporty look

powerful engine

good sound

comfortable seating position

ABS and traction control standard

two riding modes

Many cool features only available at extra cost

poorly readable speedometer and rev counter

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

Price Kawasaki Z900 RS

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