Bmw R Ninet Racer vs Kawasaki Z900rs Cafe
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw R Ninet Racer vs Kawasaki Z900rs Cafe. Bmw R Ninet Racer: 110 hp @ 7,750 rpm hp, 222 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h (estimated; BMW does not officially publish a top speed figure), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Kawasaki Z900rs Cafe: 111 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 215 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 220 km/h (estimated; note: electronically influenced), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw R Ninet Racer
Kawasaki Z900rs Cafe
Horsepower (hp)
110 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
222 kg
215 kg
Type
Cafe-racer
Cafe-racer
Horsepower
110 hp @ 7,750 rpm
111 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Torque
116 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
98.5 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h (estimated; BMW does not officially publish a top speed figure)
220 km/h (estimated; note: electronically influenced)
Weight
222 kg (wet/curb weight)
215 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 km/L, typical real-world average)
6.0–7.0 L/100km (approximately 14–17 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Bmw R Ninet Racer
7.8/10
"A spectacular weekend weapon that demands commitment and punishes compromise."
Pros
+Stunning, timeless visual presence
+Torquey, characterful boxer engine
+Excellent build quality overall
Cons
−Punishing riding position quickly
−Expensive BMW dealer servicing
−Overheats badly in traffic
Kawasaki Z900rs Cafe
7.5/10
"A gorgeous, capable machine best enjoyed in short, spirited doses."
Pros
+Stunning visual presence everywhere
+Incredibly reliable inline-four
+Nimble urban handling
Cons
−Terrible stock seat comfort
−Clip-ons punish wrists badly
−Soft rear suspension stock
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