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. The claimed mileage of BMW R 12 is 19.60 kmpl whereas the mileage of Kawasaki Z900RS is 15 kmpl. 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
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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) Alloy 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
101 mm
73.4 mm
Stroke
73 mm
56 mm
No Of Cylinders
2
4
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
4
4
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
...
Digital
Compression Ratio
12.0 :1
10.8:1

Brakes Front
Disc
Double Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

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

Tyre Size
Front :-150/80-16 Rear :-100/90-19
Front :-120/70-17,Rear :-180/55-17
Peak Power
96.31 PS @ 6500 rpm
111 PS @ 8500 rpm
Wheel Size
Front :-406.4 mm,Rear :-482.6 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Spoke

Seat height
753 mm
835 mm
Length*Width*Height
2200*830*1110 mm3
2100*865*1150 mm3
Wheelbase
1520 mm
1470 mm
Length
2200 mm
2100 mm
Ground Clearance
...
130 mm
Height
1110 mm
1150 mm
Width
830 mm
865 mm
Fuel Capacity
14 Liters
17 Liters
Kerb Weight
227 Kg
215 Kg
Total Weight
430 kg
...
Tail Light
LED
LED
Saddle Height
753 mm
835 mm
Front Brake Diameter
310 mm
300 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
265 mm
250 mm

Additional Features
Gear Shift Assistant Pro,Tyre Pressure Control, On-Board Computer, Electronic Immobilizer, ABS Pro
...
USB charging port
...
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 14AH
...
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED
Alternator
Permanent magnet alternator with 660 W
...

Cruise Control
...
Frame
Tubular space frame
Trellis, high-tensile steel
ABS
Single Channel
...
Body Type
Cruiser Bikes
Scrambler Bikes
Body Graphics
Instrument Console
Digital
Analogue and Digital
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Single
Pass Switch
Display
Speedometer
Digital
Analogue
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Tripmeter
...
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Techometer
Digital
Digital
Passenger Footrest
Cooling System
Air & Oil 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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