Kawasaki Z1 900 vs Yamaha Xsr900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Z1 900 vs Yamaha Xsr900. Kawasaki Z1 900: 82 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 230 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 209 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Yamaha Xsr900: 119 hp @ 10,000 rpm (2022+ model) hp, 193 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 220 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Z1 900
Yamaha Xsr900
Horsepower (hp)
82 hp
119 hp
Torque (Nm)
74 Nm
93 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
209 km/h
220 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
230 kg
193 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
82 hp @ 8,500 rpm
119 hp @ 10,000 rpm (2022+ model)
Torque
74 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (2022+ model)
Top Speed
209 km/h
220 km/h (estimated)
Weight
230 kg (wet/curb weight)
193 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L) — estimated real-world average
5.5 L/100km (approx 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Z1 900
8.5/10
"Buy the best one you can find and never look back."
Pros
+Appreciating classic investment
+Stunning inline-four soundtrack
+Strong parts availability
Cons
−Electrics frequently troublesome
−Expensive to recommission properly
−Rampant fakes and restomods
Yamaha Xsr900
8.5/10
"The best used triple you can buy under eight grand."
Pros
+CP3 triple is brilliant
+Surprisingly practical daily rider
+Strong parts availability
Cons
−Low-RPM fueling can stumble
−Stock suspension merely adequate
−Bar-end mirrors get damaged
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