BMW R 18 vs Kawasaki Z900 RS [2023-2025]

In 2026 BMW R 18 or Kawasaki Z900 RS [2023-2025] choose which bike is best for you - compare these two bikes or scooters on the basis of their price, mileage, features, colours and other specs. BMW R 18 Price starts at Rs. 19.9 Lakhs (last recorded price) whereas the Kawasaki Z900 RS [2023-2025] Price starts at Rs. 17.47 Lakhs (last recorded price). R 18 engine makes power and torque 91.09 PS @ 4750 rpm PS & 158 Nm @ 3000 rpm. On the other hand, Z900 RS [2023-2025] engine makes power & torque 111 PS PS & 98.5 Nm respectively. BMW offers the R 18 in 4 colours. The R 18 mileage is around 17.8 kmpl. The Z900 RS [2023-2025] mileage is around 15 kmpl.
R 18 vs Z900 RS [2023-2025] Comparison
KEY HIGHLIGHTS R 18 Z900 rs [2023-2025]
BrandBMWKawasaki
Price₹ 19.9 Lakhs₹ 17.47 Lakhs
Mileage17.8 kmpl15 kmpl
Engine Capacity1802 cc948 cc
Power91.09 PS @ 4750 rpm PS111 PS PS

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R 18
₹19.90 Lakhs*
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Z900 RS [2023-2025]
₹17.47 Lakhs*
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Specification
Total Weight
560 kg-
Fuel Reserve
4 L-
Fuel Capacity
16 L17 litres
Load Capacity
215 kg-
Length
2440 mm2100 mm
Wheelbase
1731 mm1470 mm
Kerb Weight
345 kg215 kg
Height
1232 mm1150 mm
Saddle Height
690 mm835 mm
Width
964 mm865 mm
Wheel Size
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mmFront :-17 inch,Rear :-17 inch
Front Brake Diameter
300 mm300 mm
Tyre Size
Front :-120/70 -19,Rear :-180/65-16Front :-120/70 - ZR17, Rear :-180/55 - ZR17
Rear Brake Diameter
300 mm250 mm
Front Brake
DiscDisc
Wheels Type
SpokeAlloy
Rear Brake
DiscDisc
Tyre Type
TubelessTubeless
Max Power
91.09 PS @ 4750 rpm111 PS @ 8500 rpm
Stroke
100 mm56 mm
Max Torque
158 Nm @ 3000 rpm98.5 Nm @ 6500 rpm
Transmission
Manual6 Speed Manual
Drive Type
Shaft DriveChain Drive
Compression Ratio
9.6 :1-
Displacement
1802 cc948 cc
Clutch
Single-disk dry clutchAssist And Slipper Clutch
Cooling System
Air & Oil CooledLiquid Cooled
Engine Type
Air/oil cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two chain-driven camshafts above the drive shaft.Liquid-cooled 4-stroke In-Line Four
Starting
Self Start OnlyElectric Start
Gear Box
6 Speed-
Fuel Supply
Fuel Injection-
Emission Type
bs6BS-VI
Bore
107.1 mm73.4 mm
No of Cylinders
2-
Chassis
Double-cradle steel frame with screwed-on underbeamsTrellis high-tensile steel
Body Type
Cruiser Bikes-
Rear Suspension
Steel swingarm with central shock strutMono-shock
Front Suspension
Telescopic fork41mm inverted front forks
Features
Charging at Charging Station
No-
Charging at Home
No-
Riding Modes
Yes-
ABS
Dual Channel-
Tripmeter
AnalogueDigital
Speedometer
AnalogueAnalogue
Console
Analogue-
Additional Features
Automatic Stability Control, Dynamic Brake Control, Revolution Counter, Dynamic Engine Brake ControlKawasaki Traction Control
Engine Immobilizer
Yes-
Odometer
AnalogueDigital
Internet Connectivity
Yes-
Fuel Gauge
AnalogDigital
Central Locking
Yes-
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes-
Battery Capacity
12 V, 26 Ah12V, 8Ah
LED Tail Lights
Yes-
Alternator
Permanent magnet generator 600 W (nominal capacity-
Tail Light
LEDLED
Turn Signal Lamp
LEDLED
Low Fuel Indicator
YesYes
Headlight
LEDLED
Battery Type
Maintenance Free-
Price (On-Road BreakUp)
On-Road Price
₹22,14,036₹19,32,015
Ex-Showroom Price
₹19,90,000₹17,47,000
RTO
₹1,59,200₹1,39,760
Insurance
₹44,936₹45,255
Accessories Charges
₹19,900₹0
FastTag Charges
₹0₹0
Other Charges
₹0₹0
EMI
₹47,588₹41,526

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