Benelli Tnt 899 vs Kawasaki Z900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Benelli Tnt 899 vs Kawasaki Z900. Benelli Tnt 899: 120 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 206 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 220 km/h (estimated), 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 Tnt 899
Kawasaki Z900
Horsepower (hp)
120 hp
125 hp
Torque (Nm)
88 Nm
98.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
220 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
206 kg
214 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
120 hp @ 9,500 rpm
125 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
88 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm
Top Speed
220 km/h (estimated)
225 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
Weight
206 kg (wet/curb weight)
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, estimated real-world average)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Benelli Tnt 899
6.5/10
"Spectacular engine in an unreliable package — buy only with full history."
Pros
+Triple exhaust note addictive
+Strong accessible mid-range torque
+Aggressive styling ages well
Cons
−Parts availability genuinely difficult
−Electrical reliability historically suspect
−Throttle bodies need regular syncing
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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