Kawasaki Z900rs Cafe vs Tvs Ronin 225
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Z900rs Cafe vs Tvs Ronin 225. Kawasaki Z900rs Cafe: 111 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 215 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 220 km/h (estimated; note: electronically influenced), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Tvs Ronin 225: 20.4 hp @ 7,750 rpm hp, 160 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 114 km/h, Motoryk rating 6.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Z900rs Cafe
Tvs Ronin 225
Horsepower (hp)
111 hp
20.4 hp
Torque (Nm)
98.5 Nm
19.93 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
220 km/h
114 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
215 kg
160 kg
Type
Cafe-racer
Cafe-racer
Horsepower
111 hp @ 8,500 rpm
20.4 hp @ 7,750 rpm
Torque
98.5 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
19.93 Nm @ 3,750 rpm
Top Speed
220 km/h (estimated; note: electronically influenced)
114 km/h
Weight
215 kg (wet/curb weight)
160 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
6.0–7.0 L/100km (approximately 14–17 km/L, typical real-world average)
35-40 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Z900rs Cafe
7.5/10
"A gorgeous, capable machine best enjoyed in short, spirited doses."
Pros
+Stunning visual presence everywhere
+Incredibly reliable inline-four
+Nimble urban handling
Cons
−Terrible stock seat comfort
−Clip-ons punish wrists badly
−Soft rear suspension stock
Tvs Ronin 225
6.8/10
"A stylish learner that punches above its weight aesthetically."
Pros
+Distinctive styling stands out
+Smooth low-rev power delivery
+Decent TVS parts availability
Cons
−Soft suspension limits cornering confidence
−Noticeable vibration above 80kmh
−Premium pricing for displacement
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