BMW R12 nineT vs Kawasaki Z900RS: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the BMW R12 nineT (2024-present) and the Kawasaki Z900RS (2022-present), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: BMW R12 nineT 109 hp, Kawasaki Z900RS 111 hp.
- Torque: BMW R12 nineT 115 Nm, Kawasaki Z900RS 98.5 Nm.
- Weight: BMW R12 nineT 220 kg, Kawasaki Z900RS 214 kg.
Key figures
Power hp
- BMW R12 nineT (2024-present)109
- Kawasaki Z900RS (2022-present)111 (best)
Torque Nm
- BMW R12 nineT (2024-present)115 (best)
- Kawasaki Z900RS (2022-present)98.5
Weight kg
- BMW R12 nineT (2024-present)220
- Kawasaki Z900RS (2022-present)214 (best)
Full specs
| Specification |  2024-present Remove |  2022-present · SE Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Classic/Retro | Classic/Retro |
| Years | 2024-present | 2022-present |
| Engine | 1,170cc air/oil-cooled boxer twin | 948cc inline-4 |
| Cylinders | 2 | 4 |
| Displacement | 1,170 cc | 948 cc |
| Power | 109 hp @ 7,000 rpm | 111 hp @ 8,500 rpmBest |
| Torque | 115 Nm @ 6,500 rpmBest | 98.5 Nm @ 6,500 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual, shaft final drive | 6-speed, return shift, chain final drive |
| Final drive | shaft | chain |
| Weight | 220 kg (wet) | 214 kg (wet)Best |
| Seat height | 795 mm | 845 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 16 L | 17 LBest |
| Front suspension | 45mm upside-down (inverted) telescopic fork, 120mm travel, adjustable compression/rebound/preload (conventional USD fork, not Telelever). | 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 swingarm with shaft drive and torque-reaction linkage, central spring strut, 120mm travel. | Ohlins S46 piggyback shock, fully adjustable damping, remote spring-preload adjuster, 5.5 in (140mm) travel |
| Brake system | BMW Motorrad ABS, standard equipment. | Dual front disc / single rear disc, ABS standard |
| Front brake | Dual 310mm front discs, radially mounted 4-piston monobloc calipers. | Dual 300mm discs with Brembo M4.32 monobloc 4-piston calipers, radial-pump master cylinder |
| Rear brake | Single 265mm rear disc, 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 16,295 (USA, 2024 MY launch MSRP) | USD 13,449 (US MSRP, 2022 launch)Best |