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Kawasaki Z900 2021 vs. Yamaha YZF-R6 2020

Kawasaki Z900 2021

Kawasaki Z900 2021

Yamaha YZF-R6 2020

Yamaha YZF-R6 2020

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Overview - Kawasaki Z900 2021 vs Yamaha YZF-R6 2020

Kawasaki Z900 2021

Kawasaki Z900 2021

Yamaha YZF-R6 2020

Yamaha YZF-R6 2020

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z900 2021 compared to Yamaha YZF-R6 2020

Kawasaki Z900 2021
Yamaha YZF-R6 2020
Kawasaki Z900 2021
Kawasaki Z900 2021
Yamaha YZF-R6 2020
Yamaha YZF-R6 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore73.4 mmBore67 mm
StrokeStroke56 mmStroke42.5 mm
Engine powerEngine power125.4 HPEngine power118 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power14,500 rpm
TorqueTorque98.6 NmTorque65.7 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,700 rpmRpm at Torque10,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.8 Compression Ratio13.1
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionDigitalIgnitionTransistor
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 ccmDisplacement599 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
DiameterDiameter41 mmDiameter43 mm
TravelTravel120 mmTravel120 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreload, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
TravelTravel140 mmTravel120 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreload, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound
MaterialMaterialAluminiumMaterialAluminium

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameAluminium
Frame typeFrame typeDouble cradleFrame typeDeltabox
RakeRake65 degreeRake66 degree
TrailTrail105 mmTrail97 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter300 mmDiameter320 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
ActuationActuationHydraulicActuationHydraulic
TechnologyTechnologyPetalTechnologyradial

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter250 mmDiameter220 mm

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 mmLength2,040 mm
WidthWidth820 mmWidth695 mm
HeightHeight1,065 mmHeight1,150 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,450 mmWheelbase1,375 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height795 mmSeat Height850 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)210 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)190 kg
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.

Yamaha YZF-R6 2020

Yamaha YZF-R6 2020

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z900 vs Yamaha YZF-R6

Price Kawasaki Z900

Model year
Current average market prices

Price Yamaha YZF-R6

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Current average market prices

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