BMW F 900 R vs KAWASAKI Z900RS SE
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Technical score (estimate)
Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.
Usage fit (estimate)
Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.
City / commute
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- BMW F 900 R 81.5 cm Lowest seat here
- KAWASAKI Z900RS SE 84.5 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 3 cm.
Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).
Auto summary from specs
Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.
- Power spans 105 hp (BMW F 900 R) up to 111 hp (KAWASAKI Z900RS SE).
- Torque spans 92 Nm (BMW F 900 R) up to 98.5 Nm (KAWASAKI Z900RS SE).
- Weight spans 215 kg (KAWASAKI Z900RS SE) to 219 kg (BMW F 900 R).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | BMW F 900 R | KAWASAKI Z900RS SE |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | BMW | KAWASAKI |
| Model | BMW F 900 R | KAWASAKI Z900RS SE |
| Engine size | 900cc | 900cc |
| Power | 105hp | 111hp |
| Torque | 92nm. | 98.5nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves |
| Weight | 219kg | 215kg |
| Front brake | Dual disc brake, floating brake discs, Ø 320 mm, 4-piston radial brake calipers | Twin semi-floating 300 mm discs. Caliper: Twin Brembo M4 radial mounted, monoblock, opposed 4-piston |
| Rear brake | Single disc brake, Ø 265 mm, single-piston floating caliper | 250 mm single disc. Caliper: Single-piston |
| Seat height (cm) | 81.5cm | 84.5cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70 ZR 17 | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) |
| Rear tyre | 180/55 ZR 17 | 180/55ZR17M/C (73W) |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Upside-down telescopic fork, Ø 43 mm | 41 mm inverted fork, compression and rebound damping, and adjustable spring preload |
| Rear suspension | Cast aluminium dual swing arm, central spring strut, spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable, rebound damping adjustable | Horizontal Back-link, rebound damping, and adjustable spring preload gas-charged shock |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 230km/h | 240km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 13 L – 4.7 L/100km | 17 L – 7 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $10495 | $12349 |
| Brand price lists | View BMW price list | View KAWASAKI price list |
| Extra features | -coloured TFT display with BMW Motorrad Connectivity, LED headlight (low / high beam) -LED indicators, ASC, riding modes Rain/Road, adjustable hand brake and clutch levers, 12V socket |
-Slipper Clutch -KTRC (Kawasaki Traction Control) -Dual Throttle Valves |
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2023 BMW F 900 R vs 2023 KAWASAKI Z900RS SE: listed specifications
The 2023 BMW F 900 R and 2023 KAWASAKI Z900RS SE are closely matched in weight and displacement, while the Z900RS SE has more peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
F 900 R and Z900RS SE have very similar engine displacement (900 cc vs 900 cc).
Peak power
Z900RS SE has a modest listed power advantage (111 hp vs 105 hp).
Torque
Z900RS SE has a modest listed torque advantage (98.5 Nm vs 92 Nm).
Listed top speed
Z900RS SE has a modest listed top-speed advantage (240 km/h vs 230 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
F 900 R and Z900RS SE have very similar listed weights (219 kg vs 215 kg). F 900 R has a lower listed seat height (81.5 cm vs 84.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in peak power, torque, listed top speed and seat height, while displacement and weight remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of BMW F 900 R vs KAWASAKI Z900RS SE?
KAWASAKI Z900RS SE is listed at 240 km/h (149 mph) vs 230 km/h (143 mph) for BMW F 900 R.
Which has more horsepower, BMW F 900 R or KAWASAKI Z900RS SE?
KAWASAKI Z900RS SE has 111 hp compared with 105 hp on the BMW F 900 R.
Which is lighter, BMW F 900 R or KAWASAKI Z900RS SE?
KAWASAKI Z900RS SE is lighter at 215 kg vs 219 kg for BMW F 900 R.
Which is better, BMW F 900 R or KAWASAKI Z900RS SE?
It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.
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