Kawasaki Z1 900 vs Bmw R 90 S — which has more power?

Kawasaki Z1 900 produces 82 hp @ 8,500 rpm; Bmw R 90 S produces 67 hp @ 7,000 rpm. Kawasaki Z1 900 wins by 15 hp.

Kawasaki Z1 900 vs Bmw R 90 S — which is faster?

Top speed: Kawasaki Z1 900 209 km/h, Bmw R 90 S 200 km/h. Kawasaki Z1 900 is the faster of the two.

Kawasaki Z1 900 vs Bmw R 90 S — which is lighter?

Weight: Kawasaki Z1 900 230 kg (wet/curb weight), Bmw R 90 S 215 kg (wet/curb weight).

Kawasaki Z1 900 vs Bmw R 90 S — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Kawasaki Z1 900 8.5/10 and Bmw R 90 S 8.5/10. Kawasaki Z1 900 caveat: You need reliable daily transport on tight budget. Bmw R 90 S caveat: You want cheap, low-maintenance weekend transport.

Kawasaki Z1 900 vs Bmw R 90 S — which is better for beginners?

Neither is a typical first-bike pick — Kawasaki Z1 900 82 hp, Bmw R 90 S 67 hp. Consider a smaller-displacement bike for licensing year one.

Kawasaki Z1 900 vs Bmw R 90 S — which should I commute on daily?

Both can commute, but lighter weight and gentler power win in traffic. Kawasaki Z1 900: 230 kg, 82 hp. Bmw R 90 S: 215 kg, 67 hp.

Kawasaki Z1 900 vs Bmw R 90 S

Q: Kawasaki Z1 900 vs Bmw R 90 S — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Kawasaki Z1 900 6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L) — estimated real-world average, Bmw R 90 S 5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average). Real-world economy varies by rider weight, traffic, and how hard the throttle gets twisted.

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Kawasaki Z1 900 vs Bmw R 90 S. Kawasaki Z1 900: 82 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 230 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 209 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. 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.