Aprilia Shiver 900 vs Kawasaki Z900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Aprilia Shiver 900 vs Kawasaki Z900. Aprilia Shiver 900: 95 hp @ 8,750 rpm hp, 214 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 215 km/h (estimated; manufacturer does not officially publish), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Kawasaki Z900: 125 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 214 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Aprilia Shiver 900
Kawasaki Z900
Horsepower (hp)
95 hp
125 hp
Torque (Nm)
90 Nm
98.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
215 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
214 kg
214 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
95 hp @ 8,750 rpm
125 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
90 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm
Top Speed
215 km/h (estimated; manufacturer does not officially publish)
225 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
Weight
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approximately 15–18 km/L, typical real-world average)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Aprilia Shiver 900
7.8/10
"Brilliant bike, but buy with eyes wide open."
Pros
+Addictive V-twin character
+Semi-active suspension works brilliantly
+Stunning Italian styling
Cons
−Electronics reliability concerns
−Service costs sting hard
−Thin dealer network coverage
Kawasaki Z900
8.5/10
"The used streetfighter benchmark that rivals struggle to beat at this money."
Pros
+Fantastic power-to-price ratio
+Chassis feedback genuinely excellent
+Parts and servicing affordable
Cons
−Pre-2020 forks underwhelming
−Vibes above 8,000rpm noticeable
−Wind protection essentially nonexistent
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