BMW R nineT vs Kawasaki Z900RS: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the BMW R nineT (2021-2025) and the Kawasaki Z900RS (2022-present), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: BMW R nineT 109 hp, Kawasaki Z900RS 111 hp.
- Torque: BMW R nineT 116 Nm, Kawasaki Z900RS 98.5 Nm.
- Weight: BMW R nineT 221 kg, Kawasaki Z900RS 214 kg.
Key figures
Power hp
- BMW R nineT (2021-2025)109
- Kawasaki Z900RS (2022-present)111 (best)
Torque Nm
- BMW R nineT (2021-2025)116 (best)
- Kawasaki Z900RS (2022-present)98.5
Weight kg
- BMW R nineT (2021-2025)221
- Kawasaki Z900RS (2022-present)214 (best)
Full specs
| Specification |  2021-2025 · base Remove |  2022-present · SE Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Classic/Retro | Classic/Retro |
| Years | 2021-2025 | 2022-present |
| Engine | 1,170cc air/oil-cooled flat-twin boxer, Euro 5 update: new cylinder heads, throttle bodies, auto-adjusting cam chain. Not liquid-cooled. | 948cc inline-4 |
| Cylinders | 2 | 4 |
| Displacement | 1,170 cc | 948 cc |
| Power | 109 hp @ 7,250 rpm | 111 hp @ 8,500 rpmBest |
| Torque | 116 Nm @ 6,000 rpmBest | 98.5 Nm @ 6,500 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual gearbox, wet multi-plate clutch, shaft final drive | 6-speed, return shift, chain final drive |
| Final drive | shaft | chain |
| Weight | 221 kg (wet) | 214 kg (wet)Best |
| Seat height | 805 mm | 845 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 17 L | 17 L |
| Front suspension | 46mm non-adjustable upside-down telescopic fork, 120mm (4.7in) travel | Inverted telescopic fork, 13-way adjustable compression, 11-way rebound, 15-turn preload, retuned for SE shock, 4.7 in (120mm) travel |
| Rear suspension | BMW Paralever single-sided cast-aluminum swingarm, central spring strut w/ hydraulically adjustable preload (handwheel) & adjustable rebound damping, 120mm (4.7in) travel | Ohlins S46 piggyback shock, fully adjustable damping, remote spring-preload adjuster, 5.5 in (140mm) travel |
| Brake system | ABS Pro (cornering ABS) + Automatic Stability Control standard | Dual front disc / single rear disc, ABS standard |
| Front brake | Dual 320mm floating discs, four-piston (radial-mount per some sources) calipers | Dual 300mm discs with Brembo M4.32 monobloc 4-piston calipers, radial-pump master cylinder |
| Rear brake | Single 265mm disc, two-piston floating caliper | Single 250mm disc with single-piston caliper |
| Front tire | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 180/55 ZR17 | 180/55 ZR17 |
| Quickshifter | No | No |
| Launch price | USD 15,945 (US) | USD 13,449 (US MSRP, 2022 launch)Best |