BMW R 1300 GS
Not sold new in Pakistan
- 1300 cc
- 145 PS
- 237 kg
Boxer twin; the GS is the best-selling big adventure bike
Bike comparison
BMW R 1300 GS vs Kawasaki Z900
Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.
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Who wins what
The quick answer before the full table.
- BMW R 1300 GS3
- Kawasaki Z9003
- Most powerBMW R 1300 GS145 PS
- Most pulling powerBMW R 1300 GS149 Nm
- Quickest (power to weight)BMW R 1300 GS612 PS/t
- LightestKawasaki Z900213 kg
- Highest top speedKawasaki Z900240 km/h
- Lowest seatKawasaki Z900830 mm
Full specifications
| Full specifications |  BMW R 1300 GS |  Kawasaki Z900 |
|---|---|---|
| Price and running costs | ||
| Price in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan |
| Brand | BMW Motorrad · Germany | Kawasaki · Japan |
| Type of bike | Adventure | Street |
| Petrol tank | 19 L | 17 L |
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine size | 1300 cc | 948 cc |
| Cylinders | 2 | 4 |
| Cooling | Liquid (radiator) | Liquid (radiator) |
| Power | 145 PS @ 7,750 rpm | 125 PS @ 9,500 rpm |
| Torque | 149 Nm @ 6,500 rpm | 98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm |
| Power to weight | 612 PS / tonne | 587 PS / tonne |
| Top speed | 220 km/h | 240 km/h |
| Fuel system | Fuel injection | Fuel injection |
| Gearbox and controls | ||
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Starting | Self start | Self start |
| Size and weight | ||
| Weight | 237 kg (with fluids) | 213 kg (with fluids) |
| Seat height | 850 mm | 830 mm |
| Ground clearance | — | 140 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,518 mm | 1,450 mm |
| Brakes, wheels and suspension | ||
| Brakes (front / back) | Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 285 | Disc 300 ×2 / Disc 250 |
| ABS | Both wheels, works in corners | Both wheels, works in corners |
| Tyres (front / back) | 120/70-19 / 170/60-17 | 120/70-17 / 180/55-17 |
Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.
Questions people ask
Which is more powerful, BMW R 1300 GS or Kawasaki Z900?
BMW R 1300 GS makes 145 PS @ 7,750 rpm; Kawasaki Z900 makes 125 PS @ 9,500 rpm.
Which is lighter, BMW R 1300 GS or Kawasaki Z900?
Kawasaki Z900 weighs about 213 kg and BMW R 1300 GS about 237 kg, so Kawasaki Z900 is easier to push and park.
BMW R 1300 GS or Kawasaki Z900: which should I buy?
Buy BMW R 1300 GS if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Kawasaki Z900 if lightest, highest top speed matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.
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- BMW R 1300 GS: Corvettec6r, CC BY 4.0
- Kawasaki Z900: Cjp24, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.