2013 Kawasaki VN900 Classic vs 2025 BMW R 12G/S

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2013 Kawasaki VN900 Classic 2013 Kawasaki VN900 Classic

Custom / cruiser

Engine
V2, four-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
621.7 pounds
2025 BMW R 12G/S 2025 BMW R 12G/S

Custom / cruiser

Engine
Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, with four camshaft-operated valves and two overhead camshafts per cylinder.
Power
81 kW / 109 hp @ 7000 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
229 kg / 505 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year-2025
ColoursBlack-
Make Model-BMW R 12G/S
Warranty12 Months-
Dimensions
Width (mm)1,005 mm-
Width (in.)39.6 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1,645 mm-
Wheelbase (in.)64.8 inches-
Seat Height (mm)680 mm-
Seat Height (in.)26.8 inches-
Length (mm)2,465 mm-
Length (in.)97.0 inches-
Height (mm)1,065 mm-
Height (in.)41.9 inches-
Ground Clearance (in.)5.3 inches-
Ground Clearance (mm)135 mm-
Seat Height680 mm / 26.8 in.860 mm / 33.9 in (875 mm / 34.4 in Enduro Package)
Wheelbase1,645 mm / 64.8 in.1580 mm / 62.2 in (1585 / 62.4 in Enduro Package)
Height1,065 mm / 41.9 in.-
Length2,465 mm / 97.0 in.2200 mm / 86.6 in
Width1,005 mm / 39.6 in.830 mm / 32.7 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (lbs.)621.7 pounds-
Wet Weight (kg)282.0 kg229
Fuel Capacity (gal.)5.28 gallons-
Fuel Capacity (l)20.00 litres-
Fuel Capacity20.00 litres / 5.28 gallons15.5 Litres / 4.1 US gal
Wet Weight282.0 kg / 621.7 lbs229 kg / 505 lbs
Performance
Max Power-81 kW / 109 hp @ 7000 rpm
Max Torque78.00 Nm (8.0 kgf-m or 57.5 ft.lbs) @ 3700115 Nm / 81 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Engine
Displacement (ci)55.10 cubic inches-
Bore x Stroke (mm)88.0 x 74.2 mm-
Displacement (cc)903.00 cc-
Bore x Stroke (in,)3.5 x 2.9 inches-
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke-
Fuel ControlSOHC-
Displacement-1170 cc / 71.4 cub in
Engine Detail-Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, with four camshaft-operated valves and two overhead camshafts per cylinder.
Fuel SystemInjection-
Bore x Stroke-101 x 73 mm
Compression Ratio9.5:112:1
Cooling System-Air/oil cooled
Emissions-Controlled 3-way catalytic converter, exhaust emission standards EU-5+
Engine LubricationForced Lubrication, wet sump-
Fuel Induction-Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management system: BMS-O with throttle-by-wire
Fuel Type-Unleaded super (premium), octane number 95-98 (RON) (rated output at 98 RON)
IgnitionDigital-
Lubrication-Wet sump
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchWet multi-disc, manualSingle dry plate clutch, hydraulically operated
Final DriveBeltUniversal shaft
Gear Ratios-1st = 2.375, 2nd = 1.696, 3rd = 1.296, 4th = 1.065, 5th = 0.939, 6th = 0.848
Gearbox2-speed-
Primary DriveSelectable four-wheel drive with Variable Front Differential Control, shaft-
Primary Drive Ratios-1.737
Transmission / Drive-6-Speed, claw-shifted transmission with separate transmission housing
Chassis
Trail (in.)6.7 inches-
Trail (mm)169 mm-
Frame TypeDouble-cradle, steelFour-part frame concept with front frame and three-part rear frame, load-bearing engine-gearbox unit, rear-seat frame removeable for one-up riding
Suspension - Front41 mm telescopic fork with 7-way preload45 mm USD telescopic forks, spring base, rebound and compression damping adjustable
Suspension - RearUni-TrakAluminum Paralever swinging arm, directly linked WAD spring strut, spring base, rebound and compression damping adjustable
Rake30.0°-
Steering Head Angle-63.1° (63.2° Enduro Package)
Trail169 mm / 6.7 in.120.8 mm / 4.76 in (121.3 / 4.76 Enduro Package)
Wheel Travel - Front-210 mm / 8.3 in
Wheel Travel - Rear-200 mm / 7.9 in
Electrical Systems
InstrumentationSpeedometer, odometer, clock, fuel gauge and coolant temp light-
Lighting system30W x 2 halogen-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)300 mm-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)270 mm-
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)11.8 inches-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)10.6 inches-
Brakes - FrontSingle disc. Twin-piston2 x 310mm disc brake, with two axially bolted 2-piston floating calipers
Brakes - RearSingle disc. Twin-pistonSingle 265 mm disc, 2 piston floating caliper
ABS-BMW Motorrad ABS Pro (lean angle optimised)
Rims - Front-2.15 x 21
Rims - Rear-4.0 x 17 (4.0 x 18 Enduro Package)
Tyres - Front130/90-1690/90/21
Tyres - Rear180/70-15150/70 - R17 (150/70 - R18 Enduro Package)
Wheels-Aluminium cross-spoke wheels