BMW C 400 GT vs Kawasaki Z900

Last Updated: August 15, 2026

Kawasaki Z900 price starts at Rs. 9.99 Lakh, which is Rs. 1.51 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of BMW C 400 GT, priced at Rs. 11.50 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the C 400 GT offers a claimed 28.57 kmpl, while the Z900 delivers 20.83 kmpl. On the performance front, the C 400 GT uses a 350cc engine producing 33.99 PS @ 7500 rpm and the Z900 a 948cc engine producing 125 PS @ 9500 rpm. If you're deciding between the C 400 GT and Z900, the Z900 is the better pick for affordability and performance, while the C 400 GT stands out for mileage.

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C 400 GT vs Z900 Comparison Summary

Specification BMW C 400 GTKawasaki Z900
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 11.50 LakhRs. 9.99 Lakh
Mileage 28.57 kmpl20.83 kmpl
Engine 350 cc948 cc
Max power 33.99 PS @ 7500 rpm125 PS @ 9500 rpm
Kerb weight 219 Kg212 Kg

C 400 GT vs Z900 Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW C 400 GT STDKawasaki Z900 Base
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Brand Name BMW Kawasaki
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 11.50 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 9.99 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Water Cooled, Single Cylinder, Four Stroke Engine Featuring Four Valves Per Cylinder, Overhead Camshaft With Rocker And Wet-Sump Lubrication Liquid Cooled, 4 Stroke Inline Four, 16 valves, DOHC
Max Power 33.99 PS @ 7500 rpm 125 PS @ 9500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
BMW C 400 GT Colors
Kawasaki Z900 Colors
Wheel Size Front :-381 mm,Rear :-355.6 mm Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Aluminum Cast Wheels Alloy
ABS Single Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 31,487 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 27,352 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 28,027 C 400 GT Insurance Rs. 33,516 Z900 Insurance
Brochure
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
4
4
Claimed Top Speed
129 kmph
195 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Engine Type
Water Cooled, Single Cylinder, Four Stroke Engine Featuring Four Valves Per Cylinder, Overhead Camshaft With Rocker And Wet-Sump Lubrication
Liquid Cooled, 4 Stroke Inline Four, 16 valves, DOHC
Engine Displacement
350 cc
948 cc
Gear Box
CVT
6 Speed
Max Power
33.99 PS @ 7500 rpm
125 PS @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque
35 Nm @ 5750 rpm
98.6 Nm @ 7700 rpm
Bore
80 mm
73.4 mm
Stroke
69.6 mm
56 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
4
Drive Type
Belt Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Not Available
Digital
Compression Ratio
11.5: 1
11.8:1

Front Brake
Double Disc
Double Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Caliper
4­ Piston
4 Piston
Rear Caliper
1 Piston
1 Piston

Mileage (Overall)
28.57 kmpl
20.83 kmpl
Average Speed
Yes
Yes
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Suspension-Front
Telescopic fork, Travel - 110 mm
Ø 41 mm Inverted Fork With Rebound Damping And Spring Preload Adjustability, Wheel Travel - 120 mm
Suspension-Rear
Aluminum twin-sided swingarm, double shock absorber, adjustable spring preload, Travel - 112 mm
Horizontal Back Link, Gas Charged Shock, Rebound Damping, And Spring Preload Adjustability, Wheel Travel - 140 mm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
32 psi
36 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
34.8 psi
36 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
34.8 psi
42 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
37.7 psi
42 psi
Tyre Size
Front :-120/70-15, Rear :-150/70-14
Front :-120/70-17 Rear :-180/55-17
Wheel Size
Front :-381 mm,Rear :-355.6 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Not Available
Yes
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Aluminum Cast Wheels
Alloy

Dry Weight
Not Available
192 kg
Seat height
765 mm
830 mm
Load carrying capacity
206 kg
Not Available
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
3 L
2.6 L
Front Storage Compartment
Yes
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
2210*835*1500 mm3
2065*830*1075 mm3
Wheelbase
1565 mm
1450 mm
Length
2210 mm
2065 mm
Ground Clearance
Not Available
145 mm
Height
1500 mm
1075 mm
Width
835 mm
830 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.8 L
17 L
Kerb Weight
219 Kg
212 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
265 mm
300 mm
Rear Brake Size
265 mm
250 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Yes
Roadside assistance
Yes
Not Available
USB charging port
Yes
Not Available
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 9AH
Not Available
Projector head light
Not Available
Yes
Power Modes
Not Available
Yes

Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Frame Type
Steel bridge-type frame
Trellis, High Tensile Steel
Digital Display Type
TFT
TFT
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Yes
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Yes
Navigation assist
Yes
Yes
Riding Modes
Urban
Rain,Road,Sports
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Low battery alert
Not Available
Yes
Brightness Control
Not Available
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
2
2
Engine Temperature Indicator
Yes
Yes
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Dynamic Brake Control, Ride-By-Wire, Engine Drag Torque Control, Automatic Stability Control, ABS Pro
Kawasaki Cornering Management Function
Windscreen
Yes
Not Available
Gear Position Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Not Available
Yes
ABS Type
Single Channel
Dual Channel
Distance To Empty
Yes
Yes
Side Stand Warning
Not Available
Yes
Immobilizer
Yes
Not Available
ABS
Single Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Not Available
Super Bikes, Sports Naked Bikes, Sports Bikes
Body Graphics
Yes
Not Available
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Internet Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Not Available
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
Not Available
Yes
Tachometer
Digital
Not Available
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
External Fuel Filling
Yes
Not Available
Clock
Yes
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Low Oil Indicator
Yes
Yes
Underseat storage
37.6 L
Not Available
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Yes
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Yes
Switchable ABS
Not Available
Yes
Keyless Ignition
Yes
Not Available
Saree Guard
Not Available
Yes
Quick Shifter
Not Available
Yes
Hazard Light Switch
Yes
Not Available

1st Service
Not Available
1000 Kms
2nd Service
Not Available
12000 Kms
3rd Service
Not Available
24000 Kms
4th Service
Not Available
36000 Kms

Vehicle Warranty
3 Years
2 Years or 30,000 Km
Standard Warranty (Years)
3
2
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
Not Available
30000

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
BMW C 400 GT
  • Looks like a proper maxi-style scooter
  • Has an extensive list of electronic riding aids
  • Has a really big underseat storage of 37.6-litres
BMW C 400 GT
  • Pricing is a bit too high for what it has to offer
  • Doesn’t get full-fledged navigation
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BMW C 400 GT Vs Kawasaki Z900 FAQs

Which bike is cheaper BMW C 400 GT vs Kawasaki Z900?
The Kawasaki Z900 is cheaper than BMW C 400 GT by ₹1.51 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance BMW C 400 GT vs Kawasaki Z900?
For the STD version, 350 cc Petrol engine of C 400 GT produces 33.99 PS @ 7500 rpm of power and 35 Nm @ 5750 rpm of torque. Whereas for the Base version, 948 cc Petrol engine of Z900 produces 125 PS @ 9500 rpm of power and 98.6 Nm @ 7700 rpm of torque

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