Bmw R 12 Ninet vs Kawasaki Z900rs
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw R 12 Ninet vs Kawasaki Z900rs. 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 Z900rs: 111 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 214 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 220 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw R 12 Ninet
Kawasaki Z900rs
Horsepower (hp)
95 hp
111 hp
Torque (Nm)
110 Nm
98.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
220 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
222 kg
214 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
95 hp @ 7,000 rpm
111 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Torque
110 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
98.5 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h (estimated)
220 km/h
Weight
222 kg (wet/curb weight)
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 km/L, estimated real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L)
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 Z900rs
8.5/10
"The retro bike that actually earns its premium asking price."
Pros
+Stunning retro styling holds value
+Engine smooth yet genuinely exciting
+Surprisingly comfortable all-day ergonomics
Cons
−Pre-2020 fueling can stumble
−Stock suspension underwhelms heavier riders
−Headers rust quickly if neglected
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