2018 Kawasaki Z 900 vs 2023 BMW S 1000R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2018 Kawasaki Z 900 2018 Kawasaki Z 900

Naked bike

Engine
Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Power
125 hp / 91.2 kW @ 9500 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
210 kg / 463.1 lbs
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.
Year2018-
Colours-Black Storm Metallic, Bluestone Metallic, Motorsport red/blue/white
Make ModelKawasaki Z 900-
Dimensions
Height (in.)-48.3 inches
Height (mm)-1228 mm
Length (in.)-81.0 inches
Length (mm)-2057 mm
Seat Height (in.)-32.7 inches
Wheelbase (in.)-57.0 inches
Wheelbase (mm)-1448 mm
Width (in.)-33.3 inches
Width (mm)-845 mm
Seat Height (mm)-831 mm
Seat Height795 mm / 32.8 in-
Wheelbase1450 mm / 57.1 in-
Ground Clearance130 mm / 5.1 in-
Height1065 mm / 41.9 in-
Length2065 mm / 81.5 in-
Width825 mm / 32.3 in-
Weights & Capacities
Oil Capacity (Quarts)-3.7 US quarts
Wet Weight (kg)210 199.0 kg
Wet Weight (lbs.)-438.7 pounds
Oil Capacity (l)-3.50 litres
Fuel Capacity (gal.)-4.40 US gallons
Fuel Capacity (l)-16.65 litres
Fuel Capacity17 Litres / 4.5 US gal-
Wet Weight210 kg / 463.1 lbs-
Performance
Top Speed (km/h)-199.6 km/h
Top Speed (mph.)-124.0 mph
Max Power125 hp / 91.2 kW @ 9500 rpm-
Max Torque98 Nm / 72.7 lb-ft @ 7700114.0 Nm (11.6 kgf-m or 84.1 ft.lbs) @ 9250 rpm
Engine
Bore x Stroke (in,)-3.1 x 2.0 inches
Bore x Stroke (mm)-80.0 x 49.7 mm
CO2-155.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Displacement (cc)-999.0 cc
Displacement (ci)-60.96 cubic inches
Engine Type-In-line four, four-stroke
Fuel Control-Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Fuel Reserve (gal.)-1.06 US gallons
Fuel Reserve (l)-4.00 litres
Displacement948 cc / 57.8 cu-in-
Engine DetailFour stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder-
Fuel System-Injection. Electronic port fuel injection, BMS-K+ electronic engine management with RPM cut-off, twin-spark ignition: BMS-O with ride by wire.
Bore x Stroke73.4 x 56.0mm-
Compression Ratio11.8:112.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooled-
Emissions-Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard Euro 4
Engine Lubrication-Wet sump
Fuel Consumption-6.70 litres/100 km (14.9 km/l or 35.11 mpg)
Fuel InductionDFIØ with 36mm Keihin throttle bodies-
Idle Speed-1250 +/- 50 RPM
IgnitionTCBI with electronic advance -
LubricationForced lubrication, wet sump-
Spark Plug-NGK LMAR9D-J
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System-4
Drivetrain
Chain Size-525
ClutchWet multi-disc, manualMulti-disc oil bath (anti-hopping) with self-reinforcement
Final DriveSealed chainChain   (final drive)
Final Drive Ratio2.933 (44/15)-
Gear Ratios1st 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)-
Gearbox-6-speed
Primary Drive Ratios1.627 (83/51)-
Sprocket-17/45 (front/rear)
Transmission / Drive6 Speed -
Chassis
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)-117 mm
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)-4.6 inches
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)-120 mm
Fork Tube Size (in.)-1.8 inches
Fork Tube Size (mm)-46 mm
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)-4.7 inches
Trail (in.)-3.9 inches
Trail (mm)-99 mm
Frame TypeTrellis, high tensile steelBridge-type aluminum laminate frame with load-bearing engine
Suspension - Front41mm inverted fork with rebound damping and spring preload adjustabilityUpside-down telescopic fork 46 mm, compression and rebound stage adjustable
Suspension - RearHorizontal back-link, stepless rebound damping, adjustable spring preloadAluminum swingarm, central shock absorber, adjustable rebound and compression damping and adjustable spring preload
Rake24°24.8°
Trail103 mm / 4.1 in-
Wheel Travel - Front120 mm / 4.7 in-
Wheel Travel - Rear140 mm / 5.5 in-
Electrical Systems
Instrumentation-TFT display with connectivity
Lighting system-LED lighting
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2x semi-floating 310 mm discs 4 piston calipersDouble disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers.
Brakes - RearSingle 220mm disc 1 piston caliperSingle 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 - Rear180/55ZR17-