Kawasaki Z1000 2009 vs. BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Kawasaki Z1000 2009

Kawasaki Z1000 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

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Overview - Kawasaki Z1000 2009 vs BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Kawasaki Z1000 2009

Kawasaki Z1000 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z1000 2009 compared to BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Kawasaki Z1000 2009
BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeBoxer
BoreBore77.2 mmBore101 mm
StrokeStroke50.9 mmStroke73 mm
Engine powerEngine power125 HPEngine power105 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power10,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque98.7 NmTorque115 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque8,200 rpmRpm at Torque5,750 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.2 Compression Ratio12
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingOil-air
DisplacementDisplacement953 ccmDisplacement1,170 ccm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WidthWidth780 mmWidth915 mm
HeightHeight1,065 mmHeight1,450 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,445 mmWheelbase1,507 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height820 mmSeat Height850 mm
Kerb WeightKerb Weight228 kgKerb Weight229 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity18.5 lFuel Tank Capacity20 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z1000 2009

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.

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Either it was a stroke of luck or the best developers were at work - handlebars, geometry, seat, knee angle, footrests - it just fits really well for the majority of Central Europeans. All in all, there is still no motorbike that can kill the GS.

Optimal wind protection

comfortable seat

good posture

positive ergonomics

weather robust

quiet chassis.

Seat a little too low.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z1000 vs BMW R 1200 GS

Price Kawasaki Z1000

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Price BMW R 1200 GS

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