BMW R 1100 S 2005 vs. Kawasaki Z900 SE 2023

BMW R 1100 S 2005

BMW R 1100 S 2005

Kawasaki Z900 SE 2023

Kawasaki Z900 SE 2023

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Overview - BMW R 1100 S 2005 vs Kawasaki Z900 SE 2023

BMW R 1100 S 2005

BMW R 1100 S 2005

Kawasaki Z900 SE 2023

Kawasaki Z900 SE 2023

Technical Specifications BMW R 1100 S 2005 compared to Kawasaki Z900 SE 2023

BMW R 1100 S 2005
Kawasaki Z900 SE 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Engine powerEngine power98 HPEngine power125 HP
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingOil-airCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,085 ccmDisplacement948 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,478 mmWheelbase1,450 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height800 mmSeat Height795 mm
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1100 S 2005

BMW R 1100 S 2005

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Kawasaki Z900 SE 2023

Kawasaki Z900 SE 2023

The Z900 SE is not only a successful addition to the normal Z900, but actually the better and more sensible version. Because the refined fork, the Öhlins suspension strut that is not fully adjustable but more responsive, and the snappier Brembo M4.32 brake system make the SE refreshingly sportier and are well worth the extra price - especially if you also take into account the cool look of the Prestige components! However, the fact that a quickshifter is not even available at extra cost will hurt real sports enthusiasts. If you can live with the relatively high weight of over 214 kilos, you get a sufficiently manageable naked bike.

Powerful, pleasantly sonorous four-cylinder engine

high-quality chassis components, Öhlins at the rear

strong Brembo M4-32 brakes

good ergonomics

easy handling.

No quickshifter, not even optional

no lean angle dependent traction control and no cornering ABS due to missing IMU

high weight

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1100 S vs Kawasaki Z900 SE

Price BMW R 1100 S

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Price Kawasaki Z900 SE

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