2009 Kawasaki VN900 Custom vs 2025 BMW R 12G/S

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
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
Dimensions
Width (mm)894 mm-
Height (in.)44.1 inches-
Height (mm)1,120 mm-
Length (in.)94.7 inches-
Length (mm)2,405 mm-
Seat Height (in.)27.0 inches-
Seat Height (mm)686 mm-
Wheelbase (in.)64.8 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1,646 mm-
Width (in.)35.2 inches-
Seat Height686 mm / 27.0 in.860 mm / 33.9 in (875 mm / 34.4 in Enduro Package)
Wheelbase1,646 mm / 64.8 in.1580 mm / 62.2 in (1585 / 62.4 in Enduro Package)
Height1,120 mm / 44.1 in.-
Length2,405 mm / 94.7 in.2200 mm / 86.6 in
Width894 mm / 35.2 in.830 mm / 32.7 in
Weights & Capacities
Dry Weight (kg)278-
Dry Weight (lbs.)612.9 pounds-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)5.30 gallons-
Fuel Capacity (l)20.06 litres-
Wet Weight (kg)-229
Dry Weight278 kg / 612.9 lbs-
Fuel Capacity20.06 litres / 5.30 gallons15.5 Litres / 4.1 US gal
Wet Weight-229 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 (in,)3.5 x 2.9 inches-
Displacement (cc)903.00 cc-
Bore x Stroke (mm)88.0 x 74.2 mm-
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+
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 DriveBeltUniversal shaft
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.45 mm USD telescopic forks, spring base, rebound and compression damping adjustable
Suspension - RearUni-Track swingarm, seven-way adjustable spring preload / 4.1 in.Aluminum Paralever swinging arm, directly linked WAD spring strut, spring base, rebound and compression damping adjustable
Steering Head Angle-63.1° (63.2° Enduro Package)
Trail-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
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)300 mm-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)10.6 inches-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)270 mm-
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)11.8 inches-
Brakes - FrontSingle disc2 x 310mm disc brake, with two axially bolted 2-piston floating calipers
Brakes - RearSingle discSingle 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 - Front80/90-2190/90/21
Tyres - Rear180/70-15150/70 - R17 (150/70 - R18 Enduro Package)
Wheels-Aluminium cross-spoke wheels