Kawasaki Z800 vs Kawasaki Z900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Z800
Kawasaki Z900
Horsepower (hp)
113 hp
125 hp
Torque (Nm)
83 Nm
98.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
225 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
231 kg
214 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
113 hp @ 10,200 rpm
125 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
83 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm
Top Speed
225 km/h
225 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
Weight
231 kg (wet/curb weight)
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.0–7.5 L/100km (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 Z800
8.0/10
"A brilliantly balanced naked that rewards experienced riders without punishing beginners."
Pros
+Addictive inline-four character
+Flickable, confidence-inspiring chassis
+Parts widely available cheap
Cons
−Vibes above 9k rpm
−Fuel economy underwhelming
−No traction control fitted
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