Kawasaki Z900 vs BMW R 1250 GS Comparison

Kawasaki Z900 ups the naked game with a smooth, lively, engine, beautiful handling and great all-round road manners. Yes, there are no electronic rider aids to speak of, and the lack of a windscreen or fairing will have the wind blast get to you, long before you start exploring the bike's top end performance, or touring potential, if you're so inclined. It isn't perfect, but it's easy to use in traffic, and has enough performance to delight you every time you take it out for a spin.

The BMW R 1250 GS is one of the highest-selling full sized adventure bikes in the world. It is loaded with features, offers great off-road and touring ability and is a hoot to look at too. Where the R 1250 GS scorers is in its torquey performance, sophisticated electronics, and great balance with superb low speed agility. It's also a great touring bike, can easily be used for the inter-city commute and will gladly handle any number of corners you throw at it on a twisty mountain road.