BMW S 1000 RR 2018 vs. Kawasaki Z1000 2009

BMW S 1000 RR 2018

Kawasaki Z1000 2009

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Technical Specifications BMW S 1000 RR 2018 compared to Kawasaki Z1000 2009

BMW S 1000 RR 2018

Kawasaki Z1000 2009

BMW S 1000 RR 2018

Kawasaki Z1000 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	80 mm	Bore	77.2 mm
Stroke	Stroke	49.7 mm	Stroke	50.9 mm
Engine power	Engine power	199 HP	Engine power	125 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	13,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	113 Nm	Torque	98.7 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	10,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,200 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	13	Compression Ratio	11.2
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	999 ccm	Displacement	953 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube	Frame type	Central tube

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	Petal

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Width	Width	826 mm	Width	780 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,438 mm	Wheelbase	1,445 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	815 mm	Seat Height	820 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	18.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW S 1000 RR 2018

The well-balanced universal talent will also be at the forefront of many comparison tests in 2017. It still scores with the outstanding engine and the universal and complete equipment.

On request with complete electronic equipment. All features available in high quality

Strong engine - powerful and easy to control

Comfortable seating position even for taller riders

Good chassis on the road and at trackdays

Brake fade on the racetrack under high load

Ride quality high enough for trackdays but not good enough for racing

Looks greyed out even though it is technically up to date

Kawasaki Z1000 2009

Kawasaki did well to rethink and rebuild the Z1000 from the ground up. It was given a dark soul whose roots lie in the (un)good old days, but it seems more genuine and cohesive thanks to its independent development. Kawa did justice to itself and the wishes of its customers to a high degree. All in all, a courageous product for courageous riders.

Relatively much power

powerful appearance

much comfort

optimal chassis

acceptable price.

Uncontrollable instrument unit

partial manual force present.