Cfmoto S21 vs Kawasaki Z900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Cfmoto S21 vs Kawasaki Z900. Cfmoto S21: ~35 hp @ 8,000 rpm (estimated) hp, ~185 kg (wet/curb weight, estimated) weight, top speed ~160 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.0/10. 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
Cfmoto S21
Kawasaki Z900
Horsepower (hp)
35 hp
125 hp
Torque (Nm)
31 Nm
98.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
160 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
185 kg
214 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
~35 hp @ 8,000 rpm (estimated)
125 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
~31 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (estimated)
98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm
Top Speed
~160 km/h (estimated)
225 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
Weight
~185 kg (wet/curb weight, estimated)
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~4.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Cfmoto S21
7.0/10
"Genuine budget performance bike, but buy near a dealer."
Pros
+Strong value against competitors
+Punchy, characterful twin engine
+Sharp aggressive styling
Cons
−Patchy dealer network coverage
−Parts availability still developing
−Early corrosion on exhausts
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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