BMW Rockster vs Benelli Century Racer 899 (1130)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the BMW Rocksterstacks up against the Benelli Century Racer 899. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | BMW Rockster | Benelli Century Racer 899 |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2003 | 2011 |
| Price | — | — |
| Engine | 1130 cc | 899 cc |
| Horsepower | 85 hp | 120 hp |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Weight | 219 kg | 208 kg |
| Seat height | 33 mm | 33 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 5.4 L | 4.2 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | — | 6-speed |
| Front brakes | — | Single disc. Twin floating Wave disks |
| Rear brakes | — | Single disc. Wave |
| Tires | — | 120/65-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 |
BMW Rockster vs Benelli Century Racer 899 — which should you buy?
Picking between the BMW Rockster and the Benelli Century Racer 899 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the BMW Rockster brings 85 hp in a 219 kg package, while the Benelli Century Racer 899 counters with 120 hp at 208 kg.
Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: