2009 Kawasaki VN900 Custom vs 2024 BMW R 12 Cruiser

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2009 Kawasaki VN900 Custom 2009 Kawasaki VN900 Custom

Custom / cruiser

Engine
V2, four-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
612.9 pounds
2024 BMW R 12 Cruiser 2024 BMW R 12 Cruiser

Custom / cruiser

Engine
Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, two camshafts and four radially aligned valves per cylinder, central counter balancer shaft.
Power
70.1 kW / 95 hp @ 6500 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
227 kg / 500 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year-2024
ColoursBlack-
Make Model-BMW R 12 Cruiser
Dimensions
Width (in.)35.2 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1,646 mm-
Wheelbase (in.)64.8 inches-
Seat Height (mm)686 mm-
Seat Height (in.)27.0 inches-
Length (mm)2,405 mm-
Height (in.)44.1 inches-
Height (mm)1,120 mm-
Length (in.)94.7 inches-
Width (mm)894 mm-
Seat Height686 mm / 27.0 in.754 mm / 29.7 in
Wheelbase1,646 mm / 64.8 in.1519 mm / 59.8 in
Height1,120 mm / 44.1 in.1110 mm / 43.7 in
Length2,405 mm / 94.7 in.2200 mm / 86.6 in
Seat Height (Inner Leg Curve)-1760 mm / 69.3 in
Width894 mm / 35.2 in.830 mm / 32.7 in
Weights & Capacities
Dry Weight (lbs.)612.9 pounds-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)5.30 gallons-
Fuel Capacity (l)20.06 litres-
Wet Weight (kg)-227
Dry Weight (kg)278-
Dry Weight278 kg / 612.9 lbs-
Fuel Capacity20.06 litres / 5.30 gallons14 Litres / 3.7 US gal
Wet Weight-227 kg / 500 lbs
Performance
Max Power-70.1 kW / 95 hp @ 6500 rpm
Max Torque78.00 Nm (8.0 kgf-m or 57.5 ft.lbs) @ 3700106 Nm / 81 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
Engine
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke-
Bore x Stroke (in,)3.5 x 2.9 inches-
Bore x Stroke (mm)88.0 x 74.2 mm-
Displacement (cc)903.00 cc-
Displacement (ci)55.10 cubic inches-
Fuel ControlSOHC-
Displacement-1170 cc / 71.4 cub in
Engine Detail-Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, two camshafts and four radially aligned valves per cylinder, central counter balancer shaft.
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-59
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)
IgnitionTCBI with Electronic Advance-
Lubrication-Wet sump
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System4-
Drivetrain
Clutch-Single dry plate clutch, hydraulically operated
Final DriveBeltShaft
Gear Ratios-1st = 2.375, 2nd = 1.696, 3rd = 1.296, 4th = 1.065, 5th = 0.939, 6th = 0.848
Gearbox5-speed-
Primary Drive Ratios-1.737
Transmission / Drive-6-speed, claw-shifted transmission with separate transmission housing
Chassis
Frame Type-Four-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 - Front41mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 5.9 in.46 mm upside-down telescopic forks
Suspension - RearUni-Track swingarm, seven-way adjustable spring preload / 4.1 in.Cast aluminium single swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central spring strut, spring preload fully adjustable by hook wrench, adjustable rebound-stage damping
Rake-29.3 °
Trail-132 mm / 5.2 in
Wheel Travel - Front-90 mm / 3.5 in
Wheel Travel - Rear-90 mm / 3.5 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)11.8 inches-
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)300 mm-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)10.6 inches-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)270 mm-
Brakes - FrontSingle disc2X 310mm disc brake, 4-piston Monobloc radial brake caliper
Brakes - RearSingle discSingle 265 mm disc, 2 piston floating caliper
ABS-BMW Motorrad ABS Pro
Rims - Front-2.75 x 19
Rims - Rear-4.00 x 16
Tyres - Front80/90-21100/90 - R19
Tyres - Rear180/70-15150/80 - R16
Wheels-Aluminium cast wheels