Earlier version in photoKawasaki Z900
Not sold new in Pakistan
- 948 cc
- 125 PS
- 213 kg
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Kawasaki Z900 vs BMW S 1000 RR
Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.
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Earlier version in photoBMW S 1000 RR2023 on
Not sold new in Pakistan
- 999 cc
- 210 PS
- 197 kg
ShiftCam variable valve timing
Who wins what
The quick answer before the full table.
- BMW S 1000 RR5
- Kawasaki Z9001
- Most powerBMW S 1000 RR210 PS
- Most pulling powerBMW S 1000 RR113 Nm
- Quickest (power to weight)BMW S 1000 RR1066 PS/t
- LightestBMW S 1000 RR197 kg
- Highest top speedBMW S 1000 RR303 km/h
- Lowest seatKawasaki Z900830 mm
Full specifications
| Full specifications |  Kawasaki Z900 |  BMW S 1000 RR |
|---|---|---|
| Price and running costs | ||
| Price in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan |
| Brand | Kawasaki · Japan | BMW Motorrad · Germany |
| Type of bike | Street | Sports |
| Petrol tank | 17 L | 16.5 L |
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine size | 948 cc | 999 cc |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Cooling | Liquid (radiator) | Liquid (radiator) |
| Power | 125 PS @ 9,500 rpm | 210 PS @ 13,750 rpm |
| Torque | 98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm | 113 Nm @ 11,000 rpm |
| Power to weight | 587 PS / tonne | 1066 PS / tonne |
| Top speed | 240 km/h | 303 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 | 213 kg (with fluids) | 197 kg (with fluids) |
| Seat height | 830 mm | 832 mm |
| Ground clearance | 140 mm | — |
| Wheelbase | 1,450 mm | 1,457 mm |
| Brakes, wheels and suspension | ||
| Brakes (front / back) | Disc 300 ×2 / Disc 250 | Disc 320 ×2 / Disc 220 |
| ABS | Both wheels, works in corners | Both wheels, works in corners |
| Tyres (front / back) | 120/70-17 / 180/55-17 | 120/70-17 / 190/55-17 |
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, Kawasaki Z900 or BMW S 1000 RR?
BMW S 1000 RR makes 210 PS @ 13,750 rpm; Kawasaki Z900 makes 125 PS @ 9,500 rpm.
Which is lighter, Kawasaki Z900 or BMW S 1000 RR?
BMW S 1000 RR weighs about 197 kg and Kawasaki Z900 about 213 kg, so BMW S 1000 RR is easier to push and park.
Kawasaki Z900 or BMW S 1000 RR: which should I buy?
Buy Kawasaki Z900 if you care most about lowest seat. Buy BMW S 1000 RR if most power, most pulling power matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.
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- Kawasaki Z900: Cjp24, CC BY-SA 4.0
- BMW S 1000 RR: Thesupermat, CC BY-SA 3.0
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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.