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Kawasaki Z900 vs BMW G 310 R

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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Kawasaki Z900Earlier version in photo

Kawasaki Z900

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 948 cc
  • 125 PS
  • 213 kg
BMW G 310 R

BMW G 310 R

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 313 cc
  • 34 PS
  • ~30 km/l
  • 164 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Kawasaki Z9004
  2. BMW G 310 R2
  • Most powerKawasaki Z900125 PS
  • Most pulling powerKawasaki Z90098.6 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Kawasaki Z900587 PS/t
  • LightestBMW G 310 R164 kg
  • Highest top speedKawasaki Z900240 km/h
  • Lowest seatBMW G 310 R785 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Power

Kawasaki Z900125 PS
BMW G 310 R34 PS

Torque

Kawasaki Z90098.6 Nm
BMW G 310 R28 Nm

Power to weight

Kawasaki Z900587 PS/t
BMW G 310 R207 PS/t

Engine size

Kawasaki Z900948 cc
BMW G 310 R313 cc

Top speed

Kawasaki Z900240 km/h
BMW G 310 R143 km/h

Weight

Kawasaki Z900213 kg
BMW G 310 R164 kg

Seat height

Kawasaki Z900830 mm
BMW G 310 R785 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKawasaki Z900BMW G 310 R
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandKawasaki · JapanBMW Motorrad · Germany
Type of bikeStreetStreet
Fuel average—~30 km/l
Petrol tank17 L11 L
On a full tank—~330 km
Engine and performance
Engine size948 cc313 cc
Cylinders41
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power125 PS @ 9,500 rpm34 PS @ 9,250 rpm
Torque98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm28 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Power to weight587 PS / tonne207 PS / tonne
Top speed240 km/h143 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight213 kg (with fluids)164 kg (with fluids)
Seat height830 mm785 mm
Ground clearance140 mm—
Wheelbase1,450 mm1,374 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 ×2 / Disc 250Disc 300 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-17110/70-17 / 150/60-17
Suspension (front / back)—41 mm upside-down fork / Monoshock

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.

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  • BMW G 310 R—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Kawasaki Z900 or BMW G 310 R?

Kawasaki Z900 makes 125 PS @ 9,500 rpm; BMW G 310 R makes 34 PS @ 9,250 rpm.

Which is lighter, Kawasaki Z900 or BMW G 310 R?

BMW G 310 R weighs about 164 kg and Kawasaki Z900 about 213 kg, so BMW G 310 R is easier to push and park.

Kawasaki Z900 or BMW G 310 R: which should I buy?

Buy Kawasaki Z900 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy BMW G 310 R if lightest, lowest seat matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.

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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.

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