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Kawasaki Z900 vs BMW R 1300 GS

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 R 1300 GS

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

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Kawasaki Z9003
  2. BMW R 1300 GS3
  • 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

Head to head

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

Power

Kawasaki Z900125 PS
BMW R 1300 GS145 PS

Torque

Kawasaki Z90098.6 Nm
BMW R 1300 GS149 Nm

Power to weight

Kawasaki Z900587 PS/t
BMW R 1300 GS612 PS/t

Engine size

Kawasaki Z900948 cc
BMW R 1300 GS1,300 cc

Top speed

Kawasaki Z900240 km/h
BMW R 1300 GS220 km/h

Weight

Kawasaki Z900213 kg
BMW R 1300 GS237 kg

Seat height

Kawasaki Z900830 mm
BMW R 1300 GS850 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKawasaki Z900BMW R 1300 GS
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandKawasaki · JapanBMW Motorrad · Germany
Type of bikeStreetAdventure
Petrol tank17 L19 L
Engine and performance
Engine size948 cc1300 cc
Cylinders42
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power125 PS @ 9,500 rpm145 PS @ 7,750 rpm
Torque98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm149 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Power to weight587 PS / tonne612 PS / tonne
Top speed240 km/h220 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight213 kg (with fluids)237 kg (with fluids)
Seat height830 mm850 mm
Ground clearance140 mm—
Wheelbase1,450 mm1,518 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 ×2 / Disc 250Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 285
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-17120/70-19 / 170/60-17

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, Kawasaki Z900 or BMW R 1300 GS?

BMW R 1300 GS makes 145 PS @ 7,750 rpm; Kawasaki Z900 makes 125 PS @ 9,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, Kawasaki Z900 or BMW R 1300 GS?

Kawasaki Z900 weighs about 213 kg and BMW R 1300 GS about 237 kg, so Kawasaki Z900 is easier to push and park.

Kawasaki Z900 or BMW R 1300 GS: which should I buy?

Buy Kawasaki Z900 if you care most about lightest, highest top speed. Buy BMW R 1300 GS if most power, most pulling power 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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