Kawasaki Z300 vs Kawasaki Z900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Z300 vs Kawasaki Z900. Kawasaki Z300: 39 hp @ 11,000 rpm hp, 172 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~160 km/h (estimated; note: varies by conditions and rider), 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
Kawasaki Z300
Kawasaki Z900
Horsepower (hp)
39 hp
125 hp
Torque (Nm)
27 Nm
98.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
160 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
172 kg
214 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
39 hp @ 11,000 rpm
125 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
27 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm
Top Speed
~160 km/h (estimated; note: varies by conditions and rider)
225 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
Weight
172 kg (wet/curb weight)
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.8 L/100km or approx. 26 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
Kawasaki Z300
7.0/10
"A smart, cheap urban tool that experienced riders will quickly outgrow."
Pros
+Near-indestructible parallel twin
+Dirt-cheap running costs
+Forgiving handling characteristics
Cons
−Runs out of breath fast
−Budget suspension limits confidence
−Learner abuse history likely
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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