BMW F 900 R 2025 vs. Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2009

BMW F 900 R 2025

BMW F 900 R 2025

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2009

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2009

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Technical Specifications BMW F 900 R 2025 compared to Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2009

BMW F 900 R 2025
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore86 mmBore67 mm
StrokeStroke77 mmStroke42.5 mm
Engine powerEngine power105 HPEngine power134 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power14,000 rpm
TorqueTorque93 NmTorque66.7 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,750 rpmRpm at Torque68 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio13.1 Compression Ratio13.3
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement895 ccmDisplacement599 ccm

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameAluminium
Frame typeFrame typeTwin Tube, Load-bearing engineFrame typeTwin Tube, Perimeter, Extruded

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
Seat HeightSeat Height760 mmSeat Height815 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity13 lFuel Tank Capacity17 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW F 900 R 2025

BMW F 900 R 2025

The BMW F 900 R remains a prime example of common sense on two wheels in 2025. It does not impress with radical looks or a brute engine - but that is precisely its strength. If you are looking for a reliable, versatile naked bike suitable for everyday use that offers solid technology, modern safety features and a fair price-performance ratio, this is the bike for you. The model upgrade brings sensible improvements to details without overloading the tried and tested concept.

Price-performance ratio

Riding modes incl. Dynamic mode as standard

New, adjustable fork

ABS Pro and DTC as standard

Revised ergonomics: sporty but comfortable

Pleasant handling, accessible riding dynamics

Good workmanship, solid technology

Design still rather restrained, not very emotional

Quickshifter is stiff at low revs

Suspension set-up at the rear more geared towards comfort than sport

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2009

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2009

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW F 900 R vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R

Price BMW F 900 R

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Price Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R

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