Kawasaki Z900 vs BMW R 1250 GS

BikeWale brings you comparison of Kawasaki Z900 and BMW R 1250 GS. The ex-showroom price of Kawasaki Z900 is ₹ 8,19,000 and BMW R 1250 GS is ₹ N/A. Kawasaki Z900 is available in 2 colours and 1 variant and BMW R 1250 GS is available in 0 colour. 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 Kawasaki Z900 and BMW R 1250 GS.

Z900 vs R 1250 GS Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Z900	R 1250 GS
Price	₹ 8,19,000	--
Capacity	948 cc	1254 cc
Power	123.6 bhp @ 9500 rpm	132.1 bhp
Economy	--	--

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Kawasaki
Z900

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Standard

Ex-showroom, Mumbai
₹ 8,19,000
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BMW
R 1250 GS

Version
Standard

Last known ex-showroom price
₹ N/A

R 1250 GS has been discontinued.
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Z900
Standard
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BMW
R 1250 GS
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R 1250 GS has been discontinued.
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Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	123.6 bhp @ 9,500 rpm	132.1 bhp
Max Torque	98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm	143 Nm
Emission Standard	BS-VI	BS-VI
Displacement (cc)	948	1,254
Cylinders	4	--
Bore (mm)	73.4	--
Stroke (mm)	56	--
Valves Per Cylinder	4	--
Compression Ratio	11.8:1	--
Ignition	Digital	--
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	--	--
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	--
Transmission	6 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual
Transmission Type	Chain Drive	--
Clutch	Wet Multi-Disc	--
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	--
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	17	--
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres)	--	--
Riding Range (Km) Maximum distance a petrol bike can travel on a full fuel tank and an electric bike can travel on a full charge	--	--
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	--	--
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl) BikeWale collects mileage information from bike owners to provide you with the actual mileage that you might get.	--	--
Top Speed (Kmph)	--	--

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension


Front Brake Type	Disc	--
Front Brake Size (mm)	300	--
Rear Brake Type	Disc	--
Rear Brake Size (mm)	250	--
Calliper Type	Front-4-Piston , Rear-Single Piston Calliper	--
Front Wheel Size (inch)	17	--
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	17	--
Front Tyre Size	120/70 ZR17	--
Rear Tyre Size	180/55 ZR17	--
Tyre Type	Tubeless	--
Radial Tyres	Yes	--
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
Front Suspension	ø41 mm inverted fork with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability/120 mm	--
Rear Suspension	Horizontal Back-link with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability/140 mm	--

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	212	--
Overall Length (mm)	2,070	--
Overall Width (mm)	825	--
Overall Height (mm)	1,080	--
Wheelbase (mm)	1,455	--
Ground Clearance (mm)	145	--
Seat Height (mm)	820	--
Chassis Type	Trellis, high tensile steel	--

features


Odometer	Digital	--
DRLs (Daytime running lights)	Yes	--
Mobile App Connectivity	Yes	--
GPS & Navigation	Yes	--
Braking System CBS, IBS, SBT, UBS, HBS - Combined braking of both front and rear wheel \| ABS - Anti-lock braking system which can be just for front wheel (single channel) or both wheels (dual channel) or can be switched off (switchable) \| E-ABS - Electronic assisted braking system \| Standard - Cable operated	Dual Channel ABS	--
USB charging port	--	--
Front storage box	No	--
Under seat storage	No	--
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	--	--
Speedometer	Digital	--
Fuel Guage	Yes	--
Tachometer	Digital	--
Stand Alarm	Yes	--
Stepped Seat	Yes	--
No. of Tripmeters	2	--
Tripmeter Type	Digital	--
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	--
Low Oil Indicator	Yes	--
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	--
Pillion Backrest	No	--
Pillion Grabrail	Yes	--
Pillion Seat	Yes	--
Pillion Footrest	Yes	--
Digital Fuel Guage	Yes	--
Start Type	Electric Start	--
Shift Light	Yes	--
Killswitch	Yes	--
Clock	Yes	--
Electric System	12V DC	--
Battery	Maintenance Free	--
Headlight Type	LED Head Lamp	--
Headlight Bulb Type	--	--
Brake/Tail Light	LED Tail Lamp	--
Turn Signal	Yes	--
Pass Light	Yes	--
Additional features	--	--

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- 900cc engine is packed with performance
- Comfortable riding position
- Priced really well
- BikeWale team will soon update good things about BMW R 1250 GS
Could be better
- Can be a handful to manoeuvre through city traffic
- Misses out on traction control system
- BikeWale team will soon update things that could be better about BMW R 1250 GS