Benelli Bn 302 vs Kawasaki Z900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Benelli Bn 302 vs Kawasaki Z900. Benelli Bn 302: 38 hp @ 11,000 rpm hp, 198 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 155 km/h, Motoryk rating 6.5/10. 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
Benelli Bn 302
Kawasaki Z900
Horsepower (hp)
38 hp
125 hp
Torque (Nm)
27 Nm
98.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
155 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
198 kg
214 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
38 hp @ 11,000 rpm
125 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
27 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm
Top Speed
155 km/h
225 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
Weight
198 kg (wet/curb weight)
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km or approximately 22 km/L
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Benelli Bn 302
6.5/10
"Decent budget naked if maintained well and priced aggressively."
Pros
+Smooth rev-happy triple engine
+Sharp aggressive street styling
+Confidence-inspiring forgiving chassis
Cons
−Parts availability genuinely awful
−Inconsistent factory quality control
−Dealer network embarrassingly sparse
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
Top 10 Accessories
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