Bmw R 90 S vs Kawasaki Z650rs
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw R 90 S vs Kawasaki Z650rs. Bmw R 90 S: 67 hp @ 7,000 rpm hp, 215 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. 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 90 S
Kawasaki Z650rs
Horsepower (hp)
67 hp
67 hp
Torque (Nm)
74 Nm
64 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
215 kg
187 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
67 hp @ 7,000 rpm
67 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
74 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
64 Nm @ 6,700 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h
185 km/h (estimated)
Weight
215 kg (wet/curb weight)
187 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
No
Individual Reviews
Bmw R 90 S
8.5/10
"Buy the best example available — compromises here cost dearly."
Pros
+Timeless, genuinely iconic styling
+Bulletproof engine when maintained
+Shaft drive, zero chain hassle
Cons
−Values dangerously high now
−Carbs require constant fettling
−Parts increasingly scarce and expensive
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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