Kawasaki Z 750 2009 vs. BMW S 1000 R 2015

Kawasaki Z 750 2009

BMW S 1000 R 2015

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z 750 2009 compared to BMW S 1000 R 2015

Kawasaki Z 750 2009

BMW S 1000 R 2015

Kawasaki Z 750 2009

BMW S 1000 R 2015

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	68.4 mm	Bore	80 mm
Stroke	Stroke	50.9 mm	Stroke	49.7 mm
Engine power	Engine power	106 HP	Engine power	160 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	11,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	78 Nm	Torque	112 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,300 rpm	Rpm at Torque	9,250 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.3	Compression Ratio	12
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	748 ccm	Displacement	999 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube	Frame type	Twin Tube

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	Petal	Technology	radial

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

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	805 mm	Width	845 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,440 mm	Wheelbase	1,439 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	815 mm	Seat Height	814 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	18.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z 750 2009

A good bike at a very good price, especially the upside-down fork is convincing.

improved torque curve

upside-down fork

aggressive engine

low price

high weight

4 hp less than the predecessor

not exactly effortless driving

BMW S 1000 R 2015

With the BMW S 1000 R, you notice both the close relationship to the S 1000 RR superbike and the endeavour to equip the machine with a high degree of comfort for country roads and everyday use. Accordingly, the 1000cc four-cylinder power unit is brute and yet easily controllable, and the seating position is correspondingly sporty and comfortable. The fact that the S 1000 R is one of the most affordable power naked bikes is surprising and very pleasing, although one must not get hold of the list of optional extras - because thanks to the many irresistible features, it will certainly be more expensive.

Powerful and well controllable engine

powerful braking system

comparatively comfortable seating position.

irresistible but expensive optional extras

hard chassis

vibrations in the handlebars

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z 750 vs BMW S 1000 R

Price Kawasaki Z 750

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