Bmw G 310 R vs Kawasaki Z900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw G 310 R vs Kawasaki Z900. Bmw G 310 R: 34 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 158.5 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 143 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.0/10. 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 G 310 R
Kawasaki Z900
Horsepower (hp)
34 hp
125 hp
Torque (Nm)
28 Nm
98.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
143 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
158.5 kg
214 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
34 hp @ 9,500 rpm
125 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
28 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm
Top Speed
143 km/h
225 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
Weight
158.5 kg (wet/curb weight)
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km or ~28.5 km/L
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Bmw G 310 R
7.0/10
"Solid urban performer if you buy smart and service properly."
Pros
+Surprisingly punchy single cylinder
+Proper suspension setup
+BMW dealer parts support
Cons
−Budget plastics and switchgear
−Exhaust header corrosion issues
−Expensive dealer labour costs
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
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