BMW R 12 vs Kawasaki Z900RS

BMW R 12 Price starts at Rs. 19.90 Lakh which is Rs. 3.10 Lakh costlier than base model of Kawasaki Z900RS priced at Rs. 16.80 Lakh. In technical specifications, BMW R 12 is powered by 1170 cc engine , while Kawasaki Z900RS is powered by 948 cc engine. BMW R 12 is available in 3 different colours while Kawasaki Z900RS comes with 1 colours. The Comparison BMW R 12 vs Kawasaki Z900RS can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

R 12 vs Z900RS

Key Highlights R 12 STDZ900RS STD
Engine Type 2-Cylinder 4-Stroke Boxer Engine Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke In-Line Four
Max Power 96.31 PS @ 6500 rpm 111 PS @ 8500 rpm

R 12 vs Z900RS Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW R 12 STDKawasaki Z900RS STD
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Brand Name BMW Kawasaki
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 19.90 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 16.80 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Type 2-Cylinder 4-Stroke Boxer Engine Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke In-Line Four
Max Power 96.31 PS @ 6500 rpm 111 PS @ 8500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
BMW R 12 Colors
Kawasaki Z900RS Colors
Brakes Front Disc Double Disc
Brakes Rear Disc Disc
Wheel Size Front :-406.4 mm,Rear :-482.6 mm Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Cast Aluminium Spoke
ABS Single Channel ...
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Analogue
EMI
Rs. 54,486 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 45,998 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 49,069 R 12 Insurance Rs. 64,720 Z900RS Insurance
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Engine Type
2-Cylinder 4-Stroke Boxer Engine
Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke In-Line Four
Engine Displacement
1170 cc
948 cc
Max Power
96.31 PS @ 6500 rpm
111 PS @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque
110 Nm @ 6000 rpm
98.5 Nm @ 6500 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
...
73.4 mm
Stroke
...
56 mm
No Of Cylinders
2
4
Drive Type
Chain
...
Valve Per Cylinder
4
4
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
...
Digital
Compression Ratio
...
10.8:1

Brakes Front
Disc
Double Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Mileage (Overall)
...
15 kmpl
Top Speed
203 kmph
...

Tyre Size
Front :-150/80-16 Rear :-100/90-19
Front :-120/70-17, Rear :-180/55-17
Wheel Size
Front :-406.4 mm,Rear :-482.6 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
...
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Cast Aluminium
Spoke

Seat height
753 mm
835 mm
Length*Width*Height
...
2100*865*1150 mm3
Wheelbase
...
1470 mm
Length
...
2100 mm
Ground Clearance
...
130 mm
Height
...
1150 mm
Width
...
865 mm
Fuel Capacity
14 Liters
17 Liters
Kerb Weight
227 Kg
215 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Diameter
...
300 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
...
250 mm

Additional Features
Gear Shift Assistant Pro,Tyre Pressure Control, On-Board Computer, Electronic Immobilizer
Lubrication - Forced lubrication, wet sump, Trail - 98 mm, Caliper - Front - Dual radial-mount, monobloc, opposed 4-piston, Caliper - Rear - Single-piston, Fuel system - Fuel injection: Ø 36 mm x 4 with sub-throttles, Fuel Type / Minimum Octane Rating - Unleaded petrol/RON91
USB charging port
...
Headlight
LED
LED
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED

Cruise Control
...
ABS
Single Channel
...
Body Type
Cruiser Bikes, Cafe Racer Bikes
Cafe Racer Bikes
Body Graphics
...
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Single
Display
...
Speedometer
Digital
Analogue
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Trip Meter
...
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
...
Passenger Footrest
...
Cooling System
Air Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Analogue
DRLs
...
Keyless Ignition
...
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BMW R 12 Vs Kawasaki Z900RS FAQs

Which bike is cheaper BMW R 12 vs Kawasaki Z900RS?
The Kawasaki Z900RS is cheaper than BMW R 12 by Rs. 3.10 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance BMW R 12 vs Kawasaki Z900RS?
For the STD version, 1170 cc Petrol engine of R 12 produces 96.31 PS @ 6500 rpm of power and 110 Nm @ 6000 rpm of torque. Whereas for the STD version, 948 cc Petrol engine of Z900RS produces 111 PS @ 8500 rpm of power and 98.5 Nm @ 6500 rpm of torque

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