Bmw S 1000 R vs Kawasaki Z900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw S 1000 R vs Kawasaki Z900. Bmw S 1000 R: 210 hp @ 13,750 rpm (2021+ generation) hp, 199 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 270 km/h (estimated, electronically influenced), Motoryk rating 8.8/10. Kawasaki Z900: 125 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 214 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw S 1000 R
Kawasaki Z900
Horsepower (hp)
210 hp
125 hp
Torque (Nm)
113 Nm
98.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
270 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
199 kg
214 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
210 hp @ 13,750 rpm (2021+ generation)
125 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
113 Nm @ 11,000 rpm (2021+ generation)
98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm
Top Speed
270 km/h (estimated, electronically influenced)
225 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
Weight
199 kg (wet/curb weight)
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Bmw S 1000 R
8.8/10
"One of the best naked bikes money can buy, used or new."
Pros
+Savage, usable power delivery
+Electronics genuinely class-leading
+Comfortable for longer rides
Cons
−Dealer servicing costs hurt
−Swingarm pivot corrosion issue
−Firm suspension on rough roads
Kawasaki Z900
8.5/10
"The used streetfighter benchmark that rivals struggle to beat at this money."
Pros
+Fantastic power-to-price ratio
+Chassis feedback genuinely excellent
+Parts and servicing affordable
Cons
−Pre-2020 forks underwhelming
−Vibes above 8,000rpm noticeable
−Wind protection essentially nonexistent
Top 10 Accessories
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