BMW R nineT vs Kawasaki Z650

BikeWale brings you comparison of BMW R nineT and Kawasaki Z650. The ex-showroom price of BMW R nineT is ₹ 19,02,567 and Kawasaki Z650 is ₹ 6,65,000. BMW R nineT is available in 4 colours and 2 variants and Kawasaki Z650 is available in 1 colour and 1 variant. Apart from prices, you can also find comparison of these bikes based on displacement, mileage, performance, and many more parameters. Comparison between these bikes have been carried out to help users make correct buying decision between BMW R nineT and Kawasaki Z650.

BMW R nineT vs Kawasaki Z650 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	R nineT	Z650
Price	₹ 19,02,567	₹ 6,65,000
Capacity	1170 cc	649 cc
पावर	107.28 bhp @ 7250 rpm	67.31 bhp @ 8000 rpm
Economy	--	--

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R nineT

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₹ 19,02,567

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Z650

Standard

₹ 6,65,000

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R nineT

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Z650

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Specifications

Power & Performance

Displacement (cc)	1,170	649
Max Power	107.28 bhp @ 7,250 rpm	67.31 bhp @ 8,000 rpm
Max Torque	116 Nm @ 6,000 rpm	64 Nm @ 6,700 rpm
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	19.6	--
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl)	--	--
Riding Range (Km)	353	--
Top Speed (Kmph)	200	201
Riding Modes	Rain and Road
Transmission	6 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual
Transmission Type	Shaft Drive	Chain Drive
Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 5 Up	1 Down 5 Up
Cylinders	2	2
Bore (mm)	101	83
Stroke (mm)	73	60
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Compression Ratio	12.0:1	10.8:1
Ignition	CDI	CDI
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	1	1
Cooling System	Air/Oil Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Clutch	Single Plate Clutch	Wet Multiplate
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	18	15
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres)	3	2.3
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork with 46 mm diameter	ø41 mm telescopic fork/125mm
Rear Suspension	Cast aluminium single swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever	Horizontal Back-link with adjustable preload/130mm
Braking System	Dual Channel ABS	Dual Channel ABS
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	320	300
Caliper - Front	4 Piston	2 Piston
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	265	220
Caliper - Rear	2 Piston	1 Piston
Wheel Type	Spoke	Alloy
Front Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Front Tyre Size	120/70 - ZR17	120/70 - ZR17
Rear Tyre Size	180/55 - ZR17	160/60 - ZR17
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	36	32
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	39	36
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	36	32
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	42	36

Dimensions & Chassis

Kerb Weight (kg)	221	191
Seat Height (mm)	805	790
Ground Clearance (mm)	--	130
Overall Length (mm)	2,105	2,115
Overall Width (mm)	865	765
Overall Height (mm)	1,240	1,065
Wheelbase (mm)	1,487	1,410
Chassis Type	Four-part frame concept with front frame and three-part rear frame	Trellis, high-tensile steel

Manufacturer Warranty
Standard Warranty (Year) 3 2
Standard Warranty (Km) Unlimited 30000
Service & Maintenance Schedule
Free Services
0 Free Services 0 Free Services (24000 Kms)

Features

Instrument Cluster

Touch Screen Display
Instrument Console	Semi-Digital	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Speedometer	Analogue	Digital
Fuel Guage
Digital Fuel Guage
Hazard Warning Indicator
Average Speed Indicator
OTA Updates	Not Available	Not Available
Call/SMS Alerts
Geo Fencing
Distance to Empty Indicator
Tachometer	Analogue	Digital
Stand Alarm
No. of Tripmeters	2	2
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Gear Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
Low Oil Indicator
Low Battery Indicator
Clock
Service Reminder Indicator
Battery	12 V / 12 Ah, maintenance-free	Maintenance Free

Storage
Front Storage Box
Under Seat Storage
Mobile App Connectivity
Mobile App Connectivity
Light System
DRLs (Daytime Running Lights)
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
Shift Light
Headlight Type
LED LED
Brake/Tail Light
LED LED
Turn Signal
LED LED
Pass Light
GPS & Charging
GPS & Navigation
USB Charging Port
Switchgear
Riding Modes Switch
Traction Control
Cruise Control Available Not Available
Hazard Warning Switch
Start Type
Electric Start Electric Start
Killswitch
Pillion Comfort
Stepped Seat
Pillion Backrest
Pillion Grabrail
Pillion Seat
Pillion Footrest
Additional Features
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
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Colours

	Option 719 Aluminium	Candy Lime Green
	Blackstorm Metallic/Brushed Aluminium
	Night Black Matt/Aluminium Matt
	Mineral White Metallic/Aurum

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.0/5

8 Ratings

4.8/5

57 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.5Visual Appeal	4.8Visual Appeal
	4.5Reliability	4.9Reliability
	5.0Performance	4.9Performance
	5.0Service Experience	4.6Service Experience
	3.5Maintenance cost	3.9Maintenance cost

Most Helpful Review

Soul fuel

Everything about this machine is just awesome for me. It's been 4 years now still eve

Kawasaki Z650

The bike is a very cheap bike in the superbike segment, and the body style so amazing

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BMW R nineT Comparison with Similar Bikes

Standard Warranty (Year)	3	2
Standard Warranty (Km)	Unlimited	30000

DRLs (Daytime Running Lights)
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
Shift Light
Headlight Type	LED	LED
Brake/Tail Light	LED	LED
Turn Signal	LED	LED
Pass Light

Riding Modes Switch
Traction Control
Cruise Control	Available	Not Available
Hazard Warning Switch
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start
Killswitch

Stepped Seat
Pillion Backrest
Pillion Grabrail
Pillion Seat
Pillion Footrest

Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
Additional Features	--	--

Front Storage Box
Under Seat Storage

GPS & Navigation
USB Charging Port

BMW R nineT vs Kawasaki Z650