Kawasaki Z1000 2011 vs. Kawasaki Z900 2021

Kawasaki Z1000 2011

Kawasaki Z1000 2011

Kawasaki Z900 2021

Kawasaki Z900 2021

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Overview - Kawasaki Z1000 2011 vs Kawasaki Z900 2021

Kawasaki Z1000 2011

Kawasaki Z1000 2011

Kawasaki Z900 2021

Kawasaki Z900 2021

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z1000 2011 compared to Kawasaki Z900 2021

Kawasaki Z1000 2011
Kawasaki Z900 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore77 mmBore73.4 mm
StrokeStroke56 mmStroke56 mm
Engine powerEngine power138 HPEngine power125.4 HP
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.8 Compression Ratio11.8
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionDigitalIgnitionDigital
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,043 ccmDisplacement948 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentPreload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Shock mountShock mountdirectShock mountDeflection
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentPreload, Rebound

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeDouble cradleFrame typeDouble cradle

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountSemi-SchwimmsattelShock mountFixed caliper
TechnologyTechnologyradial, PetalTechnologyPetal

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width190 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height50 %Rear tyre height55 %
LengthLength2,095 mmLength2,070 mm
WidthWidth805 mmWidth820 mm
HeightHeight1,085 mmHeight1,065 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,440 mmWheelbase1,450 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height815 mmSeat Height795 mm
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z1000 2011

Kawasaki Z1000 2011

All in all, the new Z1000 is a successful further development of its predecessor. The lack of traction control is more of a marketing problem than a problem for end customers.

Powerful engine

rich sound

unique design

No traction control

nervous chassis

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.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z1000 vs Kawasaki Z900

Price Kawasaki Z1000

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Price Kawasaki Z900

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