BMW Motorrad F 900 XR vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the BMW Motorrad F 900 XR and the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp. (BMW Motorrad Philippines) and Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation. Last verified .
Photo: BMW Motorrad Philippines (SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp.), via bmwmotorrad.com.ph.
BMW Motorrad F 900 XR
F 900 XR (2026) variant
- SRP
- ₱1,105,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱31,173
Photo: Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation (kawasaki-lifestyle.com), via kawasaki-lifestyle.com.
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R
2025 model variant
- SRP
- ₱1,019,800
- Est. monthly
- ₱28,769
How they differ
- The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱1,019,800, which is ₱85,200 (8%) below the BMW Motorrad F 900 XR at ₱1,105,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the Ninja ZX-10R is estimated at ₱28,769 a month against ₱31,173 for the F 900 XR, a difference of ₱2,404 a month.
- The Ninja ZX-10R makes more power (203 PS against 104.7 PS for the F 900 XR).
- The Ninja ZX-10R has more torque (114.9 Nm against 93 Nm for the F 900 XR).
- The Ninja ZX-10R has the larger engine (998 cc against 895 cc for the F 900 XR).
- The F 900 XR has the lower seat at 820 mm, 15 mm below the Ninja ZX-10R, which matters for shorter riders.
- The F 900 XR is the heavier bike (216 kg against 207 kg for the Ninja ZX-10R).
- The Ninja ZX-10R carries more fuel (17 L against 15.5 L for the F 900 XR).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | BMW Motorrad F 900 XRF 900 XR (2026), ₱1,105,000 | Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R2025 model, ₱1,019,800 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Water-cooled, 2-cylinder, four-stroke engine with four cam-operated valves per cylinder, two overhead camshafts and dry-sump lubrication | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, in-line four, DOHC, 16 valves |
| Displacement (differs) | 895 cc | 998 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 104.7 PS | 203 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 8500 rpm | 13,200 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 93 Nm | 114.9 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 6,750 | 11400 |
| Fuel system (differs) | Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management system: BMS-X with throttle-by-wire | Fuel injection |
| Cooling (differs) | Water-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Starter (differs) | n/a | Electric |
| Fuel economy (differs) | 23.8 km/L | n/a |
| Emission standard (differs) | Euro 5+ | n/a |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | Claw-shifted 6-speed gearbox integrated in the transmission housing | 6-speed, return shift |
| Final drive (differs) | Endless X-ring chain, jerk damping in the rear hub | Chain |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2160 mm | 2085 mm |
| Width (differs) | 920 mm | 750 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1416 mm | 1185 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1523 mm | 1450 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 820 mm | 835 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | n/a | 135 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 216 kg | 207 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 15.5 L | 17 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 43 mm | Inverted fork, 43 mm |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Aluminium twin-sided swingarm, central shock absorber, spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable, rebound damping adjustable | Horizontal Back-link with spring preload adjustability |
| Front brake (differs) | Twin disc brake, floating brake discs, diameter 320 mm, 4-piston radial brake caliper | Dual semi-floating Brembo discs, 330 mm, Brembo radial-mount, M50 monobloc, opposed 4-piston |
| Rear brake (differs) | Single disc brake, diameter 265 mm, 1-piston floating caliper | Single disc, 220 mm, Single-piston |
| Front tyre (differs) | 120/70 ZR 17 | 120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W) |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 180/55 ZR 17 | 190/55 ZR17 M/C (75W) |
| Wheels (differs) | Aluminium cast wheels | n/a |
| Frame (differs) | Bridge-type frame, steel shell construction | n/a |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | BMW Motorrad ABS Pro | ABS (KIBS, Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock Brake System) |
| Traction control (differs) | n/a | S-KTRC (Sport-Kawasaki Traction Control) |
| Features | ||
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | n/a | Smartphone connectivity |
| Other features (differs) | n/a | Kawasaki Quick Shifter, electronic cruise control, power modes, IMU, launch control |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.