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BMW R 1200 GS 2011 vs. Kawasaki Z900 2020

BMW R 1200 GS 2011

BMW R 1200 GS 2011

Kawasaki Z900 2020

Kawasaki Z900 2020

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Overview - BMW R 1200 GS 2011 vs Kawasaki Z900 2020

BMW R 1200 GS 2011

BMW R 1200 GS 2011

Kawasaki Z900 2020

Kawasaki Z900 2020

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2011 compared to Kawasaki Z900 2020

BMW R 1200 GS 2011
Kawasaki Z900 2020
BMW R 1200 GS 2011
BMW R 1200 GS 2011
Kawasaki Z900 2020
Kawasaki Z900 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeBoxerEngine typeIn line
BoreBore101 mmBore73.4 mm
StrokeStroke73 mmStroke56 mm
Engine powerEngine power110 HPEngine power125.4 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,500 rpm
TorqueTorque120 NmTorque98.6 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,000 rpmRpm at Torque7,700 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12 Compression Ratio11.8
Clutch TypeClutch TypeToughened, DryClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingOil-airCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement948 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionStrutFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSingle swing armSuspensionSwing arm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload, Rebound

Chassis

Frame typeFrame typeLoad-bearing engineFrame typeDouble cradle

Brakes Front

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

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width110 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height80 %Front tyre height70 %
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width110 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height80 %Rear tyre height55 %
LengthLength2,210 mmLength2,070 mm
WidthWidth915 mmWidth820 mm
HeightHeight1,450 mmHeight1,065 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,507 mmWheelbase1,450 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height795 mm
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 GS 2011

BMW R 1200 GS 2011

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.

Kawasaki Z900 2020

Kawasaki Z900 2020

In terms of price-performance, the Kawasaki Z900 is hard to beat at the moment. With the perfectly tuned engine, the high-quality chassis components and the electronics added for 2020, this naked bike offers everything that sporty riders will be looking for. There is really nothing to complain about, even if the option of a quickshifter would have been a nice extra. Apart from that: great shot, Kawasaki!

powerful four-cylinder

great handling

good equipment

aggressive looks

value for money

Menu navigation somewhat tiring

missing quickshifter option

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 GS vs Kawasaki Z900

Price BMW R 1200 GS

Model year
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Price Kawasaki Z900

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