2015 Kawasaki Z 1000 vs 2023 BMW S 1000R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2015 Kawasaki Z 1000 2015 Kawasaki Z 1000

Naked bike

Engine
V2, four-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
485.0 pounds
2023 BMW S 1000R 2023 BMW S 1000R

Naked bike

Engine
In-line four, four-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
199.6 km/h
Weight
438.7 pounds
Full Specifications
General
Comments-Three Ride Modes (Rain, Road, Dynamic, incl. HSC). Six-axis sensor incl. ABS Pro and DTC.
ColoursGreen/Black, Black/Grey, Orange/GreyBlack Storm Metallic, Bluestone Metallic, Motorsport red/blue/white
Dimensions
Ground Clearance (mm)125 mm-
Height (in.)41.5 inches48.3 inches
Height (mm)1,055 mm1228 mm
Length (in.)80.5 inches81.0 inches
Length (mm)2,045 mm2057 mm
Ground Clearance (in.)4.9 inches-
Seat Height (mm)815 mm831 mm
Wheelbase (in.)56.5 inches57.0 inches
Wheelbase (mm)1,435 mm1448 mm
Width (in.)31.1 inches33.3 inches
Width (mm)790 mm845 mm
Seat Height (in.)32.1 inches32.7 inches
Weights & Capacities
Oil Capacity (Quarts)-3.7 US quarts
Oil Capacity (l)-3.50 litres
Fuel Capacity (gal.)4.49 gallons4.40 US gallons
Wet Weight (kg)220.0 kg199.0 kg
Wet Weight (lbs.)485.0 pounds438.7 pounds
Fuel Capacity (l)17.00 litres16.65 litres
Performance
Top Speed (km/h)-199.6 km/h
Top Speed (mph.)-124.0 mph
Max Torque111.00 Nm (11.3 kgf-m or 81.9 ft.lbs) @ 7300 Revolutions">RPM114.0 Nm (11.6 kgf-m or 84.1 ft.lbs) @ 9250 rpm
Engine
Fuel Reserve (l)-4.00 litres
Fuel Reserve (gal.)-1.06 US gallons
CO2-155.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Bore x Stroke (in,)3.0 x 2.2 inches3.1 x 2.0 inches
Bore x Stroke (mm)77.0 x 56.0 mm80.0 x 49.7 mm
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Engine TypeV2, four-strokeIn-line four, four-stroke
Displacement (cc)1043.00 cc999.0 cc
Displacement (ci)63.64 cubic inches60.96 cubic inches
Fuel SystemInjection. 38 mm x 4 (Keihin) with oval sub-throttlesInjection. Electronic port fuel injection, BMS-K+ electronic engine management with RPM cut-off, twin-spark ignition: BMS-O with ride by wire.
Compression Ratio11.8:112.5:1
Emissions-Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard Euro 4
Engine LubricationForced lubrication, wet sump with oil coolerWet sump
Fuel Consumption-6.70 litres/100 km (14.9 km/l or 35.11 mpg)
Idle Speed-1250 +/- 50 RPM
IgnitionDigital-
Spark Plug-NGK LMAR9D-J
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System44
Drivetrain
Chain Size-525
ClutchWet multi-disc, manualMulti-disc oil bath (anti-hopping) with self-reinforcement
Final DriveChainChain   (final drive)
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
Primary DriveX-Ring Chain-
Sprocket-17/45 (front/rear)
Chassis
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)-4.7 inches
Trail (in.)4.1 inches3.9 inches
Trail (mm)104 mm99 mm
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)-117 mm
Fork Tube Size (mm)-46 mm
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)-4.6 inches
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)-120 mm
Fork Tube Size (in.)-1.8 inches
Frame TypeTwin-tube, aluminiumBridge-type aluminum laminate frame with load-bearing engine
Suspension - Front41 mm inverted fork with stepless compression and rebound damping and spring preload adjustabilityUpside-down telescopic fork 46 mm, compression and rebound stage adjustable
Suspension - RearHorizontal Back-link, gas-charged, with stepless rebound damping and preload adjustabilityAluminum swingarm, central shock absorber, adjustable rebound and compression damping and adjustable spring preload
Rake24.5°24.8°
Electrical Systems
Instrumentation-TFT display with connectivity
Lighting system-LED lighting
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)12.2 inches-
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)310 mm-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)9.8 inches-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)250 mm-
Brakes - FrontDouble disc. Floating discs. Optional ABS.Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers.
Brakes - RearSingle disc. Optional ABS.Single disc. ABS. Floating disc. Single-piston caliper.
Brake Fluid Type-DOT 4
Rims-Cast aluminum
Tyre Pressure - Front-36 PSI (2.5 Bar or 250 kPa)
Tyre Pressure - Rear-42 PSI (2.9 Bar or 290 kPa)
Tyres - Front120/70-ZR17120/70-ZR17
Tyres - Rear190/50-ZR17-