Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe 2018 vs. Yamaha XSR900 2020

Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe 2018

Yamaha XSR900 2020

Overview - Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe 2018 vs Yamaha XSR900 2020

Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe 2018

Yamaha XSR900 2020

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe 2018 compared to Yamaha XSR900 2020

Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe 2018

Yamaha XSR900 2020

Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe 2018

Yamaha XSR900 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	73.4 mm	Bore	78 mm
Stroke	Stroke	56 mm	Stroke	59.1 mm
Engine power	Engine power	111 HP	Engine power	115 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	98.5 Nm	Torque	87.5 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.8	Compression Ratio	11.5
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	Digital	Ignition	Transistor
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	3
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	948 ccm	Displacement	847 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Travel	Travel	120 mm	Travel	137 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	140 mm	Travel	130 mm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Twin Tube
Rake	Rake	65 degree	Rake	65 degree
Trail	Trail	98 mm	Trail	103 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	300 mm	Diameter	298 mm

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	250 mm	Diameter	245 mm

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Ride by Wire, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,100 mm	Length	2,075 mm
Width	Width	845 mm	Width	815 mm
Height	Height	1,190 mm	Height	1,135 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,470 mm	Wheelbase	1,440 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	820 mm	Seat Height	815 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	216 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	191 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe 2018

With the Z900RS Cafe, Kawasaki has launched a very successful and high-quality homage to the café racer machines from the 1970s. It combines the classic, sporty design with the ultra-modern technology of the modern era. Surprisingly, it presents itself as a pleasant-to-ride sports tourer with high utility value. This means that it will be used more often in practice than a Z900RS or similar motorbike. A big hit.

Beautiful, classic and high-quality look

balanced handling. Not nervous and not ponderous

sporty riding feel thanks to high-torque engine and sporty seating position

practical wind protection

great sport tourer feeling paired with great looks.

No shift assistant

heavier than other retro bikes in this class

seat a little too soft on long tours.

Yamaha XSR900 2020

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe 2018 vs. Yamaha XSR900 2020

Overview - Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe 2018 vs Yamaha XSR900 2020

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe 2018 compared to Yamaha XSR900 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Suspension Front

Suspension Rear

Chassis

Brakes Front

Brakes Rear

Assistance Systems

Dimensions and Weights

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe 2018

Yamaha XSR900 2020

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe vs Yamaha XSR900

Price Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe

Price Yamaha XSR900

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