2018 BMW S 1000R vs 2022 Kawasaki Z 900

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2018 BMW S 1000R 2018 BMW S 1000R

Naked bike

Engine
In-line four, four-stroke
Power
121 kW / 165 hp @ 11000 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
451.9 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
CommentsSwitchable ABS. Riding Modes Rain and Road.Power Mode Selection. Traction control. Smartphone Connectivity.
Year20182022
ColoursMotorsport, Catalano Grey, Racing Red/Black StormPearl Robotic White/Metallic Spark Black, Metallic Matte Twilight Blue/Metallic Spark Black
Make ModelBMW S 1000RKawasaki Z 900
Warranty-12 Month Limited Warranty
Dimensions
Width (in.)33.3 inches32.5 inches
Wheelbase (mm)1,439 mm1455 mm
Wheelbase (in.)56.7 inches57.3 inches
Seat Height (mm)814 mm800 mm
Seat Height (in.)32.0 inches31.5 inches
Length (mm)2,057 mm2070 mm
Length (in.)81.0 inches81.5 inches
Height (mm)1,138 mm1080 mm
Height (in.)44.8 inches42.5 inches
Width (mm)845 mm826 mm
Ground Clearance (in.)-5.7 inches
Ground Clearance (mm)-145 mm
Seat Height-820 mm / 32.2 in
Wheelbase 1440 mm / 56.7 in1455.4 mm / 57.3 in
Ground Clearance-145 mm / 5.7 in
Height1228 mm / 48.3 in1080 mm / 42.5 in
Length2057 mm / 81.0 in.2070 mm / 81.4 in
Width845 mm / 33.3 in (incl. mirrors)825 mm / 32.4 in
Weights & Capacities
Fuel Capacity (l)17.50 litres17.03 litres
Fuel Capacity (gal.)4.62 gallons4.50 US gallons
Dry Weight (lbs.)392.4 pounds467.4 pounds
Dry Weight (kg)178212
Wet Weight (kg)205.0 kg212.1 kg
Wet Weight (lbs.)451.9 pounds467.5 pounds
Fuel Capacity17.5 Litres / 4.6 US gal.17 Litres / 4.5 US gal
Wet Weight205 kg / 452 lbs212 kg / 467.5 lbs
Performance
Max Power121 kW / 165 hp @ 11000 rpm92.2 kW / 123.6 hp @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque112 Nm / 84 lb-ft @ 9250 rpm98.6 Nm / 72.7 lb-ft @ 7700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio0.9270 HP/kg0.5832 HP/kg
Engine
Displacement (ci)60.96 cubic inches57.85 cubic inches
Fuel Reserve (gal.)1.06 gallons-
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-strokeIn-line four, four-stroke
Fuel Reserve (l)4.00 litres-
Bore x Stroke (in,)3.1 x 2.0 inches2.9 x 2.2 inches
Bore x Stroke (mm)80.0 x 49.7 mm73.4 x 56.0 mm
CO2155.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)-
Displacement (cc)999.00 cc948.0 cc
Displacement999 cc / 60.9 cu-in948 cc / 57.8 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinderFour stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic injectionInjection. DFI with 36mm Keihin throttle bodies
Bore x Stroke80 x 49.7 mm73.4 x 56.0 mm
Compression Ratio12.0:111.8:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled
EmissionsTwo regulated three-way catalytic converters, EU-3-
Engine Lubrication-Forced lubrication, wet sump
ExhaustHP Slip on Titanium Silencer-
Fuel Consumption6.70 litres/100 km (14.9 km/l or 35.11 mpg)-
Fuel InductionElectronic fuel injection, digital motor electronics BMS-KPFuel injection: 36 mm x 4 with sub-throttle
Ignition-TCBI with electronic advance
Intake / Outlet Valve Diameter33.5 mm / 27.2 mm-
LubricationWet sumpForced lubrication, wet sump
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System44
Drivetrain
ClutchMultiple disc antihopping clutch in oil bath, mechanically operatedWet multi-disc, manual
Final DriveChain 17/45Sealed chain
Final Drive Ratio-2.933 (44/15)
Gear RatiosIst 2.647 2nd 2.091 3rd 1.727 4th 1.5 5th 1.36 6th 1.2611st 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 DriveChain 17/45Sealed chain
Primary Drive Ratios1.6521.627 (83/51)
Transmission / Drive6 Speed 6 Speed
Chassis
Trail (mm)99 mm109 mm
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)120 mm140 mm
Trail (in.)3.9 inches4.3 inches
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)4.7 inches4.7 inches
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)4.7 inches5.5 inches
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)120 mm119 mm
Frame TypeConstruction type aluminium bridge frame, enqine self-supportingHigh-tensile steel trellis
Suspension - FrontUpside-down fork, stanchion diameter 46 mm, adjustable for bump and rebound SA DDC: electronically adjustable damping41 mm inverted fork with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability
Suspension - RearAluminium double-strut swingarm with central spring strut, adjustable rebound, SA DDC: electronically adjustable dampingHorizontal Back-link with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability
Rake24.8°24.5°
Steering Head Angle65.4°-
Trail 813 mm / 32.0 in110 mm / 4.3 in
Wheel Travel - Front120 mm / 4.7"120 mm / 4.7 in
Wheel Travel - Rear120 mm / 4.7"140 mm / 5.5 in
Electrical Systems
Electrical SystemAlternator W 350 Battery V/Ah 12/9, maintenance-free (with DWA 12/10) Headlight W low beam 1 x H 7/55 W high beam 1 x H 7/55 W-
Instrumentation-TFT Color Instrumentation
Lighting system-LED headlight
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)12.6 inches-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)8.7 inches-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)220 mm-
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)320 mm-
Brakes - Front2 x 320mm Discs, 4 piston calipers2x 300 mm semi-floating discs, dual opposed 4 piston calipers
Brakes - RearSingle 220mm disc, 1 piston caliperSingle 250mm petal disc, 1 piston caliper
ABSOptional equipment BMW Motorrad Race ABS (partially integral, disengageable)Standard
RimsCast aluminium-
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR17120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
Tyres - Rear190/55 ZR17180/55ZR17M/C (73W)
Wheel Caster98.5 mm / 3.88 in-
Wheels - Front3.50 x 17-
Wheels - Rear6.00 x 17-