Kawasaki Z900 2021 vs. Kawasaki Z1000 R 2020

Kawasaki Z900 2021

Kawasaki Z900 2021

Kawasaki Z1000 R 2020

Kawasaki Z1000 R 2020

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Overview - Kawasaki Z900 2021 vs Kawasaki Z1000 R 2020

Kawasaki Z900 2021

Kawasaki Z900 2021

Kawasaki Z1000 R 2020

Kawasaki Z1000 R 2020

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z900 2021 compared to Kawasaki Z1000 R 2020

Kawasaki Z900 2021
Kawasaki Z1000 R 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore73.4 mmBore77 mm
StrokeStroke56 mmStroke56 mm
Engine powerEngine power125.4 HPEngine power142 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power10,000 rpm
TorqueTorque98.6 NmTorque111 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,700 rpmRpm at Torque7,300 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.8 Compression Ratio11.8
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
Throttle BoreThrottle Bore36 mmThrottle Bore38 mm
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionDigitalIgnitionDigital
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement948 ccmDisplacement1,043 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
DiameterDiameter41 mmDiameter41 mm
TravelTravel120 mmTravel120 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreload, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
Shock mountShock mountDeflectionShock mountDeflection
TravelTravel140 mmTravel131 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreload, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound
MaterialMaterialAluminiumMaterialAluminium

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameAluminium
Frame typeFrame typeDouble cradleFrame typeDouble cradle
RakeRake65 degreeRake65.5 degree
TrailTrail105 mmTrail101 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter300 mmDiameter310 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountFixed caliperShock mountSemi-Schwimmsattel
TechnologyTechnologyPetalTechnologyradial, Monoblock, Petal

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter250 mmDiameter250 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width190 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height50 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,070 mmLength2,045 mm
WidthWidth820 mmWidth790 mm
HeightHeight1,065 mmHeight1,055 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,450 mmWheelbase1,435 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height795 mmSeat Height815 mm
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z900 2021

Kawasaki Z900 2021

In terms of price-performance, the Kawasaki Z900 is hard to beat at the moment. With the perfectly tuned engine, the high-quality chassis components and the electronics added for 2020, this naked bike offers everything that sporty riders will be looking for. There is really nothing to complain about, except for the lack of a quickshifter option.

powerful four-cylinder

intuitive handling

good equipment

aggressive looks

value for money

No quickshifter option

competitors with 6-axis IMU electronically ahead.

Kawasaki Z1000 R 2020

Kawasaki Z1000 R 2020

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z900 vs Kawasaki Z1000 R

Price Kawasaki Z900

Model year
Current average market prices

Price Kawasaki Z1000 R

Unfortunately, the data available to us is not sufficient to provide meaningful price information for this model.

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