Bmw R Nine T /5 vs Kawasaki Z900rs
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw R Nine T /5 vs Kawasaki Z900rs. Bmw R Nine T /5: 109 hp @ 7,250 rpm hp, 220 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 Nine T /5
Kawasaki Z900rs
Horsepower (hp)
109 hp
111 hp
Torque (Nm)
116 Nm
98.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
220 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
220 kg
214 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
109 hp @ 7,250 rpm
111 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Torque
116 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
98.5 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h (estimated)
220 km/h
Weight
220 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 Nine T /5
8.0/10
"A characterful, beautifully built retro that rewards patient used buyers."
Pros
+Massive usable torque everywhere
+Bulletproof build quality overall
+Huge aftermarket customisation options
Cons
−Final drive joints wear prematurely
−Heavy for its engine size
−Bland stock exhaust note
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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