Kawasaki Z900 vs Yamaha Fz25
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Z900 vs Yamaha Fz25. 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. Yamaha Fz25: 20.9 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 153 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 130 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Z900
Yamaha Fz25
Horsepower (hp)
125 hp
20.9 hp
Torque (Nm)
98.6 Nm
20.1 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
225 km/h
130 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
214 kg
153 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
125 hp @ 9,500 rpm
20.9 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm
20.1 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
225 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
130 km/h
Weight
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
153 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28 km/L (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
Yamaha Fz25
7.5/10
"A genuinely solid commuter that rewards patient, informed buyers."
Pros
+Reliable fuel-injected engine
+Strong resale value retention
+Low running costs
Cons
−Vibes above 7,000rpm
−Rear suspension often neglected
−Highway cruising feels strained
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