Kawasaki Z900
125 hp, 948 cc, 463 lbs2017 - 2019
BMW F800R
88 hp, 798 cc, 445 lbs2009 - 2016
EngineKawasaki Z900BMW F800R
Displacement948 cc798 cc
Max power125 hp (@9 500 RPM)88 hp (@8 000 RPM)
Max torque72 lb ft (@7 700 RPM)63 lb ft (@5 800 RPM)
Redline10 500 RPM8 500 RPM
Idling speed1 100 RPM1 250 RPM
ManagementFuel InjectionFuel Injection
LayoutDOHC Inline-4DOHC Inline-2
Compression11.80:112.00:1
Oil capacity3.79 quart2.93 quart
Oil type15W50
Spark plug typeNGK CR9EIA-9NGK DCPR 8E
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves168
Bore73.4 mm82.0 mm
Stroke56.0 mm75.6 mm
Weight to power3.70 lbs/hp5.06 lbs/hp
Power to weight674 hp/2500lbs494 hp/2500lbs
Battery type12 V 8 Ah, YTX9-BS12V 12Ah
GearboxKawasaki Z900BMW F800R
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetWet
DriveChainChain
Chain type
Gears count66
Primary ratio1.6271.943
Final drive2.9332.473
1. gear2.692 (60 mph)2.462 (53 mph)
2. gear2.059 (79 mph)1.75 (75 mph)
3. gear1.65 (98 mph)1.381 (94 mph)
4. gear1.409 (115 mph)1.174 (111 mph)
5. gear1.222 (133 mph)1.042 (125 mph)
6. gear1.034 (157 mph)0.96 (136 mph)
ChasisKawasaki Z900BMW F800R
Frame typeTubular backbone (with engine subframe), high tensile steelCast aluminium bridge type
Front susp.41 mm inverted fork (120 mm travel)45mm USD, 4.92 in travel
Rear susp.Bottom-Link Uni-Trak (137 mm travel)4.92 in travel
Dyno chart of 2017 Kawasaki Z900 and 2011 BMW F800R