BMW S1000R vs Yamaha XSR900 vs Kawasaki Z900 Comparison

Updated: 16, Jun, 2025 10:46 AM

	BMW S1000R Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 19,00,000 * Delhi. May vary. POPULARITY This week: 469 views All time: 120972 views	Yamaha XSR900 Expected Price ₹ 9,00,000 * Delhi. May vary. Expected POPULARITY This week: 843 views All time: 102923 views	Kawasaki Z900 Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 9,52,000 * Delhi. May vary. POPULARITY This week: 1511 views All time: 185027 views
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
	Kerb Weight
	199 kg	195 kg	213 kg
	Fuel Tank Capacity
	16.5 litres	14 litres	17 litres
	Wheelbase
	1450 mm	1440 mm	1450 mm
	Overall Length
	2090 mm	2075 mm	2065 mm
	Overall Width
	812 mm	815 mm	830 mm
	Overall Height
	1115 mm	1140 mm	1075 mm
	Seat Height
	830 mm	830 mm	830 mm
	Permitted Total Weight
	407 kg	NA	NA
	Maximum Payload
	208 kg	NA	NA
	Reserve Fuel Capacity
	4 litres	NA	NA
	Inner Leg Curve
	1835 mm	NA	NA
COMFORT FEATURES
	Electric Start
		NA
	Pillion Footrest
		NA
	Step-up Seat/Split Seat
		NA
	Engine Kill Switch
		NA
	Riding Modes
		NA
	Pillion Grabrail
		NA
MILEAGE AND TOP SPEED
	Mileage
	BMW S1000R mileage is 16.13 kmpl (company-claimed).	NA	Kawasaki Z900 mileage is 20.83 kmpl (approximate).
	Top Speed
	BMW S1000R top speed is 200 kmph (company-claimed).	NA	Kawasaki Z900 top speed is 240 kmph (approximate).
	Performance
	In terms of performance, the 1000cc street bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 3.32 seconds.	NA	In terms of performance, the 900cc street motorcycle can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in around 3.7 seconds.
ENGINE AND GEARBOX
	Engine cc (Displacement)
	999 cc	847 cc	948 cc
	Bore
	80 mm	78.0 mm	73.4 mm
	Stroke
	49.7 mm	59.1 mm	56.0 mm
	Compression Ratio
	12.5 : 1	11.5 : 1	11.8:1
	Number of Cylinders
	4	3	4
	Gearbox Type
	Synchromesh 6-Speed Gearbox, Built Into Engine Housing	NA	6-Speed, Return
	Engine Details
	999cc, Oil/Water-Cooled, 4-Cylinder, 4-Stroke Inline Engine with 4-Valves Per Cylinder	3-Cylinder, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valves	948cc, Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke, In-Line Four Cylinder Engine
	Maximum Power
	165 HP @ 11,000 rpm	113.4 BHP @ 10,000 rpm	124 HP @ 9500 rpm
	Maximum Torque
	114 Nm @ 9,250 rpm	87.5 NM @ 8,500 rpm	97.4 Nm @ 7700 rpm
	Number of Gears
	6 Speed	6	6
	Clutch
	Multi-Disc Oil Bath (Anti-Hopping) with Self-Reinforcement	Wet, Multiple Disc	Wet, Multi Disc
	Cooling
	Oil/Water Cooled	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
	Emission Norms
	BS6-Compliant	BS6-Compliant	BS6 Phase 2
	Fuel System
	Electric Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection:ø36 mm x 4 with Sub-Throttles
	Final Drive
	Chain 525 17/45	NA	Sealed Chain
	Engine Management
	Electronic Intake Pipe Fuel Injection, BMS-K+ Electronic Engine Management with Overrun Cut-off, Twin-Spark Ignition: BMS-O with e-Gas	NA	NA
	Ignition
	Twin Spark Ignition	TCI	Digital
INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES
	ABS Light
		NA
	Gear Indicator
		NA
	Service Reminder
			NA
	Low Oil Indicator

	RPM/Gear Display
		NA
	Fuel Gauge
	Digital	Digital
	Tachometer
	Digital	Digital	Digital
	Trip Meter
	Digital	Digital	Digital
	Speedometer
	Digital	Digital	Digital
	Odometer
	Digital	Digital	Digital
	Clock
	Digital	Digital	Digital
KEY FEATURES AND COMPETITORS
	Braking System
	2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)	NA	2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)
	Ride Modes
	Three Ride Modes (Rain, Road, Dynamic, incl. HSC)	NA	Sport, Road, Rain, Rider
	Key Features
	Here is the list of key features of the BMW S1000R - 6.5 inch TFT Display with Connectivity, Full LED Lighting, Three Ride Modes (Rain, Road, Dynamic, incl. HSC), Six-Axis Sensor incl. ABS Pro & DTC, Adjustable Handlebar Position.	NA	Some of the key Kawasaki Z900 features include - 5” All Digital Instrument Console with Bluetooth Connectivity, KTRC (Kawasaki Traction Control), Integrated Riding Modes (Sport, Road, Rain), Power Mode Selection, All-LED Lighting, New Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport Tyres, Latest Evolution of Z Sugomi Styling, Kawasaki Quick Shifter, Electronic Cruise Control, IMU-Equipped Electronic Riding Support Technology, High-Performance Brakes with Radial-Mount Calipers, Compact LED Headlights and Sharp, Compact Front End, Metal Accents, LED Taillight with Light-Guiding Technology, Latest Dunlop Sportmax Q5A Tyres, Rideology the App Motorcycle, Light, Agile Handling.
	Similar Bikes
	Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro, Yamaha YZF R1, Suzuki GSX R1000	NA	BMW F900R, Ducati Monster 950, Yamaha MT-09, Triumph Street Triple R, Honda CB650R, Suzuki Katana
BATTERY AND LIGHTING
	Pass Light
		NA
	Voltage
	12 V	NA	NA
	Capacity
	8 Ah	NA	NA
	Automatic Headlamp On (AHO)
		NA
	Turn Signal Light (Front)
	LED	NA	LED
	Turn Signal Light (Rear)
	LED	NA	LED
	Battery Type
	Maintenance Free	NA	Maintenance Free
	Alternator
	Permanent Magnet Generator with 450 W (Nominal Capacity)	NA	NA
	Head Light
	LED	NA	LED
	Tail Light
	LED	NA	LED
MAXABOUT RATING AND OVERVIEW
	Design
		NA
	Performance
	In terms of performance, the 1000cc street bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 3.32 seconds.	NA	In terms of performance, the 900cc street motorcycle can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in around 3.7 seconds.
	Comfort
		NA
	Fuel Economy
		NA
	Features
		NA
	Build Quality
		NA
	Value for Money
		NA
BRAKES AND TYRES
	Front Disc Thickness
	5 mm	NA	NA
	Rear Disc Thickness
	5 mm	NA	NA
	Front Brake
	320mm Twin Disc, Four-Piston Fixed Caliper	Hydraulic dual disc, Ø 298 mm	300mm Dual Semi-Floating Petal Discs, Dual Opposed 4-Piston
	Alloy Wheels
			NA
	Rear Brake
	220mm Single Disc, One-Piston Floating Caliper	Hydraulic single disc, Ø 245 mm	250mm Single Petal Disc, Single-Piston
	Wheel Type
	Cast Aluminium	NA	Alloy Wheels
	Front Tyre
	120/70-ZR17	120/70ZR17M/C (58W) (Tubeless)	120/70-ZR17 M/C (58W) - Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport 2
	Rear Tyre
	190/55-ZR17	180/55ZR17M/C (73W) (Tubeless)	180/55-ZR17 M/C (73W) - Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport 2
	Wheel Size
	17-inch	17-inch	NA
	Front Wheel
	3.50 x 17"	NA	17-inch
	Rear Wheel
	6.00 x 17"	NA	17-inch
	ABS
	BMW Motorrad Integral ABS, Partial Integral	NA	2-Channel
	Traction Control System
	DTC (Dynamic Traction Control)	NA	NA
SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS
	Front Suspension
	45mm Upside-Down Telescopic Fork, Spring Preload and Adjustable Rebound and Compression Stage	Telescopic forks	41mm Inverted Fork with Rebound Damping and Spring Preload Adjustability
	Rear Suspension
	Aluminium Underbeam Swinging Arm, Full-Floater Pro, Central Shock Absorber, Adjustable Rebound and Compression Damping and Adjustable Spring Preload	Swingarm (Link type suspension)	Horizontal Back-Link with Rebound Damping and Spring Preload Adjustability
	Frame (Chassis)
	Bridge-Type Aluminium Laminate Frame with Load-Bearing Engine	Diamond	Trellis, High-Tensile Steel
	Rear Wheel Travel
	117 mm	130 mm	140 mm
	Front Wheel Travel
	120 mm	137 mm	120 mm
Miscellaneous Information
	Emission (Co2)
	144 g/km	NA	117 g/km
	Steering Angle
	65.8°	NA	33°
	Caster
	96 mm	25º	NA
	Ex Showroom Price vs On Road Price
	Ex-Showroom Price is the Manufacturing Cost of the vehicle + Dealer/Seller Profit + GST (Goods and Service Tax) + Transportation Charges (from the manufacturing plant to the dealership). On the other hand, the On-Road Price is the actual cost you pay to the dealership to make the vehicle legal to run on the roads. It includes Ex-Showroom Price in your city + RTO Charges (Vehicle Registration) + One Time Road Tax + Insurance Charges. The On-Road Price also includes some optional things like if you opt for Genuine Accessories and Extended Warranty while buying a vehicle. Please note that the On-Road Price varies a lot across different states in India due to different percentage for the State Registration Charges.	NA	Ex-Showroom Price is the Manufacturing Cost of the vehicle + Dealer/Seller Profit + GST (Goods and Service Tax) + Transportation Charges (from the manufacturing plant to the dealership). On the other hand, the On-Road Price is the actual cost you pay to the dealership to make the vehicle legal to run on the roads. It includes Ex-Showroom Price in your city + RTO Charges (Vehicle Registration) + One Time Road Tax + Insurance Charges. The On-Road Price also includes some optional things like if you opt for Genuine Accessories and Extended Warranty while buying a vehicle. Please note that the On-Road Price varies a lot across different states in India due to different percentage for the State Registration Charges.
Colour Options and Price in India
	2-Wheeler Type
	Naked	Naked	Naked
	Official Tagline
	Awaken The Daredevil	Born to Rule	Refined Raw
	Latest Price in India
	2024 BMW S1000R price is Rs 19 lakh (ex-showroom).	2025 Yamaha XSR900 is expected to be priced around Rs 9 lakh in India (ex-showroom).	Kawasaki Z900 price is Rs 9.52 lakh (ex-showroom).
	Availability Status in India
	Available	Upcoming	Available
	Bike Variant
	2024 BMW S1000R	2025 Yamaha XSR900	Kawasaki Z900
	Colour Options
	Racing Red, Style Sport	Yellow, White	Metallic Moondust Gray/Metallic Spark Black/Candy Lime Green, Metallic Carbon Gray/Metallic Phantom Silver/Candy Persimmon Red
	Fuel Type
	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
	On Road Price
	2024 BMW S1000R on road price is Rs 21.06 lakh in Delhi, Rs 21.78 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 21.32 lakh in Kolkata and Rs 21.59 lakh in Chennai. The prices mentioned here are approximate and we suggest you contact your nearest BMW dealership to get the exact on-road price quote in your city.	NA	Kawasaki Z900 on road price is Rs 10.96 lakh in Delhi, Rs 11.33 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 11.09 lakh in Kolkata and Rs 11.23 lakh in Chennai. The prices mentioned here are approximate and we suggest you contact your nearest Kawasaki dealership to get the exact on-road price quote in your city.