Bmw K 1200 R vs Kawasaki Z900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw K 1200 R vs Kawasaki Z900. Bmw K 1200 R: 163 hp @ 10,250 rpm hp, 248 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 240 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. 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 K 1200 R
Kawasaki Z900
Horsepower (hp)
163 hp
125 hp
Torque (Nm)
127 Nm
98.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
240 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
248 kg
214 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
163 hp @ 10,250 rpm
125 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
127 Nm @ 8,250 rpm
98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm
Top Speed
240 km/h
225 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
Weight
248 kg (wet/curb weight)
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, 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 K 1200 R
7.8/10
"A flawed but spectacular machine for experienced riders who prepare properly."
Pros
+Brutal, addictive inline-four power
+Duolever handling genuinely impressive
+Rock-solid high-speed stability
Cons
−Throttle bodies need regular syncing
−Final drive spline failures costly
−Dealer servicing eye-wateringly expensive
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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