Kawasaki Z900 2021 vs. Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2020

Kawasaki Z900 2021

Kawasaki Z900 2021

Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2020

Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2020

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Overview - Kawasaki Z900 2021 vs Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2020

The Kawasaki Z900 model year 2021 and the Kawasaki Z900 70kW model year 2020 are both naked bikes with similar technical specifications. They both have an inline four-cylinder engine with a displacement of 948cc and a liquid cooling system. The engine power of the Z900 2021 is 125.4 HP, while the Z900 70kW 2020 has a slightly lower power of 95 HP. The torque of the Z900 2021 is 98.6 Nm, while the Z900 70kW 2020 has a torque of 91.2 Nm.

Both models have the same fuel system, injection, and the same number of cylinders. They also have the same suspension setup with an upside-down telescopic fork at the front and a swing arm with a monoshock at the rear. The suspension on both models can be adjusted for preload and rebound. The rear suspension is made of aluminum.

In terms of chassis, both models have a steel frame with a double cradle design. The front brakes on both models are double disk with a diameter of 300 mm and four pistons. They also feature petal technology.

Kawasaki Z900 2021

Kawasaki Z900 2021

Both models come equipped with advanced rider assistance systems such as ABS, riding modes, ride by wire, and traction control. They also have LED daytime running lights, LED headlights, and a TFT display for the instrument cluster.

In terms of dimensions and weights, both models have the same front and rear tire width and diameter. They also have the same wheelbase and seat height. The kerb weight with ABS is also the same for both models at 210 kg.

Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2020

Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2020

The strengths of the Kawasaki Z900 2021 include its powerful four-cylinder engine, intuitive handling, good equipment, aggressive looks, and value for money. Similarly, the strengths of the Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2020 include enough power, great handling, good equipment, aggressive looks, and value for money.

However, the Kawasaki Z900 2021 does not have a quickshifter option, which is a weakness compared to some of its competitors that offer this feature. Additionally, competitors with a 6-axis IMU have electronic advancements that the Z900 2021 lacks. On the other hand, the Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2020 also lacks a quickshifter option and has menu navigation that can be somewhat tiring.

In conclusion, both the Kawasaki Z900 2021 and the Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2020 are similar in terms of technical specifications and strengths. However, the Z900 2021 lacks a quickshifter option and is not as electronically advanced as some of its competitors. The Z900 70kW 2020 also lacks a quickshifter option and has somewhat tiring menu navigation.

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z900 2021 compared to Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2020

Kawasaki Z900 2021
Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore73.4 mmBore73.4 mm
StrokeStroke56 mmStroke56 mm
Engine powerEngine power125.4 HPEngine power95 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,500 rpm
TorqueTorque98.6 NmTorque91.2 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,700 rpmRpm at Torque6,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.8 Compression Ratio11.8
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
Throttle BoreThrottle Bore36 mmThrottle Bore36 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
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement948 ccmDisplacement948 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
Shock mountShock mountDeflectionShock mountDeflection
TravelTravel140 mmTravel140 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreload, ReboundAdjustmentPreload, Rebound
MaterialMaterialAluminiumMaterialAluminium

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeDouble cradleFrame typeDouble cradle
RakeRake65 degreeRake65 degree
TrailTrail105 mmTrail105 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter300 mmDiameter300 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountFixed caliperShock mountFixed caliper
ActuationActuationHydraulicActuationHydraulic
TechnologyTechnologyPetalTechnologyPetal

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter250 mmDiameter250 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Traction controlAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Traction control

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 width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,070 mmLength2,070 mm
WidthWidth820 mmWidth820 mm
HeightHeight1,065 mmHeight1,065 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,450 mmWheelbase1,450 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height795 mmSeat Height795 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)210 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)210 kg
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Equipment

EquipmentEquipmentLED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT displayEquipmentLED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display

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 Z900 70kW 2020

Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2020

Whether you ride it with 70 kW, or in a further throttled 35 kW version: The Kawasaki Z900 is on a par with its open version - just with less power. That's why you can also be happy about the great handling and the updated electronics package for 2020. There's also good news about the engine. Even with 95 hp, the Kawa pulls tight on the chain and will give pleasure for many seasons! A bike you can grow with!

Enough power - even with throttle

great handling

good equipment

aggressive look

value for money.

Menu navigation somewhat tiring

missing quickshifter option

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z900 vs Kawasaki Z900 70kW

There are a few key differences between a Kawasaki Z900 2021 and a Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2020. In terms of price, the actual average prices of both motorbikes are almost the same. Compared to Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2020 there are more Kawasaki Z900 2021 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 34 compared to 5. It takes less time to sell a Kawasaki Z900 with 107 days compared to 197 days for a Kawasaki Z900 70kW. Since model year 2017 1000PS.de editors have written 46 reviews for the Kawasaki Z900 and 10 reviews for the Kawasaki Z900 70kW since model year 2018. The first review for the Kawasaki Z900 was published on 11/11/2016 and now has more than 93,200 views. This compares to more than 104,300 views for the first review on Kawasaki Z900 70kW published on 11/23/2018.

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