Kawasaki Z900 vs BMW M 1000 XR

Here is a price and spec based comparison of the Kawasaki Z900 and the BMW M 1000 XR. 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
999,000
Ex-Showroom Price
4,863,000
Ex-Showroom Price
CC 948 cc 999 cc
Weight 212 kg 223 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity 17 litres 20 litres
BHP 123.6 bhp @ 9,500 rpm 201 bhp @ 12,750 rpm
Specifications
Brakes & Wheels
Braking System Switchable ABS Dual Channel 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 17 litres 20 litres
Ground Clearance 145 mm --
Kerb Weight 212 kg 223 kg
Overall Dimensions (LxWxH) -- --
Reserve Fuel Capacity 2.6 litres 4 litres
Seat Height 830 mm 850 mm
Seat Length -- --
Wheelbase 1,450 mm --
Manufacturer Warranty
Standard Warranty (km) 30,000 km Unlimited km
Standard Warranty (Years) 2 year 3 year
Vehicle Warranty -- --
Power & Performance
Battery Maintenance Free 12V, 5Ah
Bore x Stroke -- --
Clutch Assist And Slipper Clutch Assist And Slipper Clutch
Compression Ratio 11.8:1 13.3 : 1
Cooling System Liquid Cooled Water/Oil Cooled
Cylinders 4 4
Displacement 948 cc 999 cc
Emission Standard BS6 Phase 2B BS6 Phase 2
Engine Type -- --
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Gear Shifting Pattern 1 Down 5 Up 1 Down 5 Up
Max Power 123.6 bhp @ 9,500 rpm 201 bhp @ 12,750 rpm
Max Torque 98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm 113 Nm @ 11,000 rpm
Mileage - ARAI 21 kmpl 15 kmpl
Mileage - Owner Reported 20 kmpl --
Riding Modes Sport, Road, Rain and Rider Rain, Road, Dynamic, Race, Race Pro 1-3
Riding Range 357 km 300 km
Spark Plugs 1 Per Cylinder 1 Per Cylinder
Top Speed 240 kmph 278 kmph
Transmission 6 Speed Manual 6 Speed Manual
Transmission Type Chain Drive Chain Drive
Service & Maintenance Schedule
1st Service (Days) -- --
1st Service (km) -- --
2nd Service (Days) -- --
2nd Service (Kms) -- --
3rd Service (Days) -- --
3rd Service (Kms) -- --
4th Service (Days) -- --
4th Service (Kms) -- --
5th Service (Days) -- --
5th Service (Kms) -- --
No. of Free Services 0 0
Suspensions & Chassis
Chassis Type Trellis, High Tensile Steel Bridge-Type Frame
Front Suspension ø41 mm Inverted Fork with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability/120 mm Upside-Down Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster Yes Yes
Rear Suspension Horizontal Back-link with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability/140 mm Monoshock Absorber
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster Yes Yes
Features
List of Feature
Additional Features Power Modes Pit Lane Limiter, Launch Control, Wheelie Control, Slide Control, Dynamic Brake Control, Automatic Hill Start Control
Automatic Start Stop No --
Average Fuel Consumption Yes --
Average Speed Yes Yes
Boot Light -- --
Brake/Tail Light LED LED
Call/SMS Alerts Yes Yes
Clock Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
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 Turn by Turn Navigation Map Navigation
Hazard Warning Indicator Yes Yes
Hazard Warning Lights Yes Yes
Headlight -- --
Headlight Type LED LED
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 Not Available Available
Parking Brake -- --
Pass Light Yes Yes
Pillion Comfort -- --
Pillion Seat Stepped Seat Stepped Seat
Quickshifter Yes Yes
Real Time Mileage Indicator 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 Yes Yes
Tripmeter -- --
Turn Signal LED LED
Under Seat Storage No No
USB Charging Port No Yes
Vehicle Location Tracking -- --
Voice Assist -- --
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