Kawasaki Z900 vs Kawasaki Z1000
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Z900 vs Kawasaki Z1000. 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. Kawasaki Z1000: 142 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 235 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Z900
Kawasaki Z1000
Horsepower (hp)
125 hp
142 hp
Torque (Nm)
98.6 Nm
111 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
225 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
214 kg
235 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
125 hp @ 9,500 rpm
142 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm
111 Nm @ 7,300 rpm
Top Speed
225 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
225 km/h
Weight
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
235 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, typical real-world average)
6.5–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
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
Kawasaki Z1000
7.8/10
"Raw, uncompromising supernaked that rewards confident, experienced riders enormously."
Pros
+Brutal, characterful inline-four engine
+Aggressive styling still turns heads
+Sharp, communicative chassis
Cons
−Highway comfort genuinely poor
−Valve checks get expensive fast
−Drop damage very common used
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