Bmw R 12 Ninet vs Kawasaki W800
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw R 12 Ninet vs Kawasaki W800. Bmw R 12 Ninet: 95 hp @ 7,000 rpm hp, 222 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Kawasaki W800: 47 hp @ 6,500 rpm hp, 221 kg (curb/wet weight) weight, top speed 180 km/h (estimated, manufacturer does not officially publish), Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw R 12 Ninet
Kawasaki W800
Horsepower (hp)
95 hp
47 hp
Torque (Nm)
110 Nm
62.9 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
180 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
222 kg
221 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
95 hp @ 7,000 rpm
47 hp @ 6,500 rpm
Torque
110 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
62.9 Nm @ 4,800 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h (estimated)
180 km/h (estimated, manufacturer does not officially publish)
Weight
222 kg (wet/curb weight)
221 kg (curb/wet weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 km/L, estimated real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Bmw R 12 Ninet
8.0/10
"A premium, characterful roadster that earns its asking price on weekends."
Pros
+Charismatic boxer engine character
+Premium build quality throughout
+Strong dealer support network
Cons
−Engine heat in traffic brutal
−Limited fuel range annoying
−Stubbornly high used prices
Kawasaki W800
8.0/10
"The most honest retro twin you can buy used today."
Pros
+Engine genuinely indestructible
+Exceptional real-world build quality
+Upright ergonomics suit everyone
Cons
−Chrome deteriorates without care
−Parts availability still patchy
−Lacks modern safety tech
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