Bmw F 900 R vs Kawasaki Z900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw F 900 R vs Kawasaki Z900. Bmw F 900 R: 105 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 211 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Kawasaki Z900: 125 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 214 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw F 900 R
Kawasaki Z900
Horsepower (hp)
105 hp
125 hp
Torque (Nm)
93 Nm
98.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
211 kg
214 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
105 hp @ 8,500 rpm
125 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h
225 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
Weight
211 kg (wet/curb weight)
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Bmw F 900 R
8.0/10
"A properly sorted used F 900 R is genuinely hard to fault."
Pros
+Strong, usable mid-range torque
+Excellent IMU safety electronics
+Comfortable ergonomics for tall riders
Cons
−Vague front-end feedback stock
−Buried electronics menu
−Heavy stock exhaust system
Kawasaki Z900
8.5/10
"The used streetfighter benchmark that rivals struggle to beat at this money."
Pros
+Fantastic power-to-price ratio
+Chassis feedback genuinely excellent
+Parts and servicing affordable
Cons
−Pre-2020 forks underwhelming
−Vibes above 8,000rpm noticeable
−Wind protection essentially nonexistent
Top 10 Accessories
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