Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2018 vs. BMW F 800 R 2011

Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2018

Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2018

BMW F 800 R 2011

BMW F 800 R 2011

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Overview - Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2018 vs BMW F 800 R 2011

Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2018

Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2018

BMW F 800 R 2011

BMW F 800 R 2011

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2018 compared to BMW F 800 R 2011

Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2018
BMW F 800 R 2011

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore73.4 mmBore82 mm
StrokeStroke56 mmStroke75.6 mm
Engine powerEngine power95 HPEngine power87 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,000 rpm
TorqueTorque91.2 NmTorque86 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,500 rpmRpm at Torque6,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.8 Compression Ratio12
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement948 ccmDisplacement798 ccm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameAluminium
Frame typeFrame typeDouble cradleFrame typeTwin Tube, Load-bearing engine

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountFixed caliperShock mountFixed caliper

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height55 %
LengthLength2,070 mmLength2,145 mm
WidthWidth820 mmWidth905 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,450 mmWheelbase1,520 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height795 mmSeat Height800 mm
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2018

Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2018

The Z900 is a top entry-level motorbike. Very smooth engine, great brakes and lots of adjustment options on the chassis and levers. The acceleration may be too good for speed junkies, but it's just right for learning. The lack of electronic gimmicks, riding modes and traction control doesn't bother either, but makes the Z900 a good bike to learn the basics of two-wheeled locomotion. A high-quality purist, a real motorbike, even with only 48 hp!

Smooth engine with punch at approx. 6000 rpm

Finely controllable brakes

Smooth running of the engine super for city traffic

Typical 4-cylinder shriek, but very restrained at low revs

Stable at motorway speeds

Good handling

Quite small for tall people

rather high weight of 210 kg

acceleration with 48 hp rather poor due to weight

BMW F 800 R 2011

BMW F 800 R 2011

In the advertisements, the new BMW F 800 R sometimes comes across as a woman's motorbike. This does not do the bike an injustice, but the civilised engine, the low seat height and the smooth controls certainly suit petite ladies.

High-quality components

great engine

good equipment possible

cockpit

positive chassis

low consumption.

High price

first gear a little too long

optics.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z900 70kW vs BMW F 800 R

Price Kawasaki Z900 70kW

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