2021 BMW R 1250R vs 2022 Kawasaki Z 900

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2021 BMW R 1250R 2021 BMW R 1250R

Naked bike

Engine
Twin, four-stroke
Power
136 hp / 100 kW @ 7750 rpm
Top Speed
201.2 km/h
Weight
526.9 pounds
2022 Kawasaki Z 900 2022 Kawasaki Z 900

Naked bike

Engine
In-line four, four-stroke
Power
92.2 kW / 123.6 hp @ 9500 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
467.5 pounds
Full Specifications
General
Comments2 Ride Modes (Rain/Road). Automatic Stability Control.Power Mode Selection. Traction control. Smartphone Connectivity.
Year20212022
ColoursBlack Storm Metallic, Blue/Red/White, Mineral Gray MetallicPearl Robotic White/Metallic Spark Black, Metallic Matte Twilight Blue/Metallic Spark Black
Make ModelBMW R 1250RKawasaki Z 900
Warranty-12 Month Limited Warranty
Dimensions
Width (in.)34.6 inches32.5 inches
Width (mm)880 mm826 mm
Height (in.)51.2 inches42.5 inches
Ground Clearance (in.)-5.7 inches
Length (in.)85.2 inches81.5 inches
Length (mm)2165 mm2070 mm
Height (mm)1300 mm1080 mm
Seat Height (mm)820 mm800 mm
StorageSaddle bags-
Wheelbase (in.)59.6 inches57.3 inches
Wheelbase (mm)1515 mm1455 mm
Seat Height (in.)32.3 inches31.5 inches
Ground Clearance (mm)-145 mm
Seat Height820 mm / 32.3 in OE low seat: 760 mm / 29.9 in OE sport seat: 840 mm / 33.0 in820 mm / 32.2 in
Wheelbase1515 mm / 59.6 in1455.4 mm / 57.3 in
Ground Clearance-145 mm / 5.7 in
Height1300 mm / 51.1 in1080 mm / 42.5 in
Length2165 mm / 85.2 in2070 mm / 81.4 in
Width880 mm / 34.6 in825 mm / 32.4 in
Weights & Capacities
Fuel Capacity (gal.)4.00 US gallons4.50 US gallons
Wet Weight (kg)239.0 kg212.1 kg
Wet Weight (lbs.)526.9 pounds467.5 pounds
Dry Weight (lbs.)-467.4 pounds
Fuel Capacity (l)15.14 litres17.03 litres
Dry Weight (kg)-212
Fuel Capacity18 Litres / 4.7 US gal17 Litres / 4.5 US gal
Wet Weight239 kg / 526.9 lbs212 kg / 467.5 lbs
Performance
Top Speed (mph.)125.0 mph-
Top Speed (km/h)201.2 km/h-
Max Power136 hp / 100 kW @ 7750 rpm92.2 kW / 123.6 hp @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque143 Nm / 105.4 lb-ft @ 6250 rpm98.6 Nm / 72.7 lb-ft @ 7700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio-0.5832 HP/kg
Engine
Fuel Reserve (l)4.00 litres-
Fuel Reserve (gal.)1.06 US gallons-
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Engine TypeTwin, four-strokeIn-line four, four-stroke
Displacement (ci)76.52 cubic inches57.85 cubic inches
Displacement (cc)1254.0 cc948.0 cc
CO2109.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)-
Bore x Stroke (mm)102.5 x 76.0 mm73.4 x 56.0 mm
Bore x Stroke (in,)4.0 x 3.0 inches2.9 x 2.2 inches
Displacement1254 cc / 76.5 cu-in948 cc / 57.8 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, with two overhead, spur gear driven camshafts , a counterbalance shaft and variable intake camshaft control system BMW ShiftCam, 4 valves per cylinder, Intake 40mm, outlet 34 mmFour stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic fuel injection with ride-by-wire throttle systemInjection. DFI with 36mm Keihin throttle bodies
Bore x Stroke102.5 x 76 mm73.4 x 56.0 mm
Compression Ratio12.5:111.8:1
Cooling SystemLiquid / Air cooledLiquid cooled
EmissionsClosed-loop three-way catalytic converter, compliant with Euro 5 emission standard-
Engine LubricationWet sumpForced lubrication, wet sump
Engine ManagementDigital engine control: BMS-O with e-gas-
Fuel Consumption4.70 litres/100 km (21.3 km/l or 50.05 mpg)-
Fuel InductionElectronic intake pipe fuel injection, 52mm throttle valve Fuel injection: 36 mm x 4 with sub-throttle
Fuel TypeSuper petrol unleaded, octane number 95 (ROZ), adaptation through engine control (91 to 98 ROZ)-
Ignition-TCBI with electronic advance
Lubrication-Forced lubrication, wet sump
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System44
EV Specifics
Battery Capacity12 V / 11.8 Ah, maintenance-free-
Drivetrain
ClutchWet clutch with anti-hopping function, hydraulically activatedWet multi-disc, manual
Final DriveShaftSealed chain
Final Drive Ratio-2.933 (44/15)
Gear Ratios-1st 2.692 (35/13) 2nd 2.059 (35/17) 3rd 1.650 (33/20) 4th 1.409 (31/22) 5th 1.222 (33/27) 6th 1.034 (30/29)
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
Primary Drive-Sealed chain
Primary Drive Ratios-1.627 (83/51)
Transmission / DriveConstant mesh 6-speed gearbox with helical gearing system6 Speed
Chassis
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)5.5 inches4.7 inches
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)140 mm140 mm
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)5.5 inches5.5 inches
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)140 mm119 mm
Trail (in.)4.9 inches4.3 inches
Trail (mm)126 mm109 mm
Frame TypeTwo-section frame concept consisting of main frame with bolt-on rear frame, load-bearing engineHigh-tensile steel trellis
Suspension - FrontTelescopic Upside-Down fork; stanchion diameter 45 mm41 mm inverted fork with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability
Suspension - RearCast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD strut (travel- related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable at handwheelHorizontal Back-link with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability
Rake27.7°24.5°
Steering Angle62.3°-
Trail125.6 mm / 4.9 in110 mm / 4.3 in
Wheel Travel - Front140 mm / 5.5 in120 mm / 4.7 in
Wheel Travel - Rear140 mm / 5.5 in140 mm / 5.5 in
Electrical Systems
Instrumentation-TFT Color Instrumentation
Lighting system-LED headlight
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2x 320mm floating discs, 4-piston radial brake calipers2x 300 mm semi-floating discs, dual opposed 4 piston calipers
Brakes - RearSingle 276mm disc, 2-piston floating caliperSingle 250mm petal disc, 1 piston caliper
ABSBMW Motorrad Integral ABS (part integral), disengageableStandard
RimsCast aluminium-
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR17120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
Tyres - Rear180/55 ZR17180/55ZR17M/C (73W)
WheelsCast aluminium wheels-
Wheels - Front3.50 x 17 in-
Wheels - Rear5.50 x 17 in-