BMW M 1000 XR vs Kawasaki Z900

Here is a price and spec based comparison of the BMW M 1000 XR and the Kawasaki Z900. The Kawasaki Z900 is cheaper, retailing at Rs 999,000 whereas the BMW M 1000 XR sells at Rs 4,863,000. The Kawasaki Z900 has the smaller engine here, at 948cc, producing 123.6bhp and , while the BMW M 1000 XR is powered by a 999cc engine which produces 123.6bhp and . The Kawasaki Z900 has a claimed mileage of 21 kmpl and the BMW M 1000 XR has a claimed mileage of 15kmpl. Read on for a detailed specification comparison.

Overview
Price
4,863,000
Ex-Showroom Price
999,000
Ex-Showroom Price
CC 999 cc 948 cc
Weight 223 kg 212 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity 20 litres 17 litres
BHP 201 bhp @ 12,750 rpm 123.6 bhp @ 9,500 rpm
Specifications
Brakes & Wheels
Braking System Dual Channel ABS Switchable ABS
Front Brake -- --
Front Brake Type Disc Disc
Front Wheel Size 17 inch 17 inch
Rear Brake -- --
Rear Brake Type Disc Disc
Rear Wheel Size 17 inch 17 inch
Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) -- --
Tyre Pressure (Rider Only) -- --
Tyre Size -- --
Tyre Type Tubeless Tubeless
Wheel Size -- --
Wheel Type Alloy Alloy
Dimensions
Fuel Tank Capacity 20 litres 17 litres
Ground Clearance -- 145 mm
Kerb Weight 223 kg 212 kg
Overall Dimensions (LxWxH) -- --
Reserve Fuel Capacity 4 litres 2.6 litres
Seat Height 850 mm 830 mm
Seat Length -- --
Wheelbase -- 1,450 mm
Power & Performance
Battery 12V, 5Ah Maintenance Free
Bore x Stroke -- --
Clutch Assist And Slipper Clutch Assist And Slipper Clutch
Compression Ratio 13.3 : 1 11.8:1
Cooling System Water/Oil Cooled Liquid Cooled
Cylinders 4 4
Displacement 999 cc 948 cc
Emission Standard BS6 Phase 2 BS6 Phase 2B
Engine Type -- --
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Gear Shifting Pattern 1 Down 5 Up 1 Down 5 Up
Max Power 201 bhp @ 12,750 rpm 123.6 bhp @ 9,500 rpm
Max Torque 113 Nm @ 11,000 rpm 98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm
Mileage - ARAI 15 kmpl 21 kmpl
Mileage - Owner Reported -- 20 kmpl
Riding Modes Rain, Road, Dynamic, Race, Race Pro 1-3 Sport, Road, Rain and Rider
Riding Range 300 km 357 km
Spark Plugs 1 Per Cylinder 1 Per Cylinder
Top Speed 278 kmph 240 kmph
Transmission 6 Speed Manual 6 Speed Manual
Transmission Type Chain Drive Chain Drive
Suspensions & Chassis
Chassis Type Bridge-Type Frame Trellis, High Tensile Steel
Front Suspension Upside-Down Telescopic Fork ø41 mm Inverted Fork with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability/120 mm
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster Yes Yes
Rear Suspension Monoshock Absorber Horizontal Back-link with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability/140 mm
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster Yes Yes
Warranty and Services
1st Service -- --
2nd Service -- --
3rd Service -- --
4th Service -- --
5th Service -- --
No. of Free Services 0 0
Standard Warranty (km) Unlimited km 30,000 km
Standard Warranty (Years) 3 year 2 year
Vehicle Warranty -- --
Features
List of Feature
Additional Features Pit Lane Limiter, Launch Control, Wheelie Control, Slide Control, Dynamic Brake Control, Automatic Hill Start Control Power Modes
Adjustable levers -- Clutch and Brake
Automatic Start Stop -- No
Average Fuel Consumption -- Yes
Average Speed Yes Yes
Boot Light -- --
Brake/Tail Light LED LED
Call/SMS Alerts Yes Yes
Center stand availability -- No
Clock Yes Yes
Cruise Control 1Available 1Available
Distance to Empty Yes Yes
Document Storage -- --
DRLs (Daytime Running Lights) Yes Yes
Engine Temperature Indicator Yes Yes
Front Storage Box No No
Fuel Gauge Digital Digital
Fuel Lid -- --
Gear Indicator Yes Yes
Gear Shift Light Yes Yes
Geo Fencing -- No
GPS & Navigation Map Navigation Turn by Turn Navigation
Hazard Warning Indicator Yes Yes
Hazard Warning Lights Yes Yes
Headlight -- --
Headlight Type LED LED
Heated Grip -- No
Helmet Hooks -- --
High Beam Indicator Yes Yes
Instrument Console -- --
Instrument Console Type Digital Digital
Keyless Lock/Unlock -- No
Kill Switch Yes Yes
Low Battery Indicator Yes Yes
Low Fuel Indicator Yes Yes
Low Oil Indicator Yes Yes
Luggage Hooks -- --
Malfunction Indicator Yes Yes
Mobile Phone Connectivity Bluetooth Bluetooth
Odometer Digital Digital
OTA Updates Available Not Available
Parking Brake -- --
Pass Light Yes Yes
Pillion Comfort -- --
Pillion Seat Stepped Seat Stepped Seat
Quickshifter 1Yes 1Yes
Real Time Mileage Indicator -- Yes
Ride by Wire -- Yes
Saree Guard Yes Yes
Seat Opening Switch -- --
Service Reminder Indicator Yes Yes
Side Stand Engine/Motor Cut-off Yes Yes
Silencer Cover Yes Yes
Silent Start -- No
Speedometer Digital Digital
Stand Alarm Yes Yes
Start Type Self Start Self Start
Tachometer Digital Digital
Touch Screen Display No No
Traction Control 1Yes 1Yes
Tripmeter -- --
Turn Signal LED LED
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System -- No
Under Seat Storage No No
USB Charging Port Yes No
Vehicle Location Tracking -- --
Voice Assist -- --
Windscreen -- No
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