Bmw R 12 Ninet vs Kawasaki Z650rs
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw R 12 Ninet vs Kawasaki Z650rs. 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 Z650rs: 67 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 187 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw R 12 Ninet
Kawasaki Z650rs
Horsepower (hp)
95 hp
67 hp
Torque (Nm)
110 Nm
64 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
222 kg
187 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
95 hp @ 7,000 rpm
67 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
110 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
64 Nm @ 6,700 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h (estimated)
185 km/h (estimated)
Weight
222 kg (wet/curb weight)
187 kg (curb 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 Z650rs
7.8/10
"A genuinely pretty bike that's actually fun to ride."
Pros
+Bulletproof parallel-twin engine
+Stunning retro styling
+Affordable insurance and servicing
Cons
−Suspension soft for heavy riders
−Headers discolor quickly
−Limited wind protection
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