Kawasaki Z900rs vs Kawasaki W800
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Z900rs vs Kawasaki W800. Kawasaki Z900rs: 111 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 214 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 220 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Kawasaki W800: 47 hp @ 6,500 rpm hp, 221 kg (curb/wet weight) weight, top speed 180 km/h (estimated, manufacturer does not officially publish), Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Z900rs
Kawasaki W800
Horsepower (hp)
111 hp
47 hp
Torque (Nm)
98.5 Nm
62.9 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
220 km/h
180 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
214 kg
221 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
111 hp @ 8,500 rpm
47 hp @ 6,500 rpm
Torque
98.5 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
62.9 Nm @ 4,800 rpm
Top Speed
220 km/h
180 km/h (estimated, manufacturer does not officially publish)
Weight
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
221 kg (curb/wet weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Z900rs
8.5/10
"The retro bike that actually earns its premium asking price."
Pros
+Stunning retro styling holds value
+Engine smooth yet genuinely exciting
+Surprisingly comfortable all-day ergonomics
Cons
−Pre-2020 fueling can stumble
−Stock suspension underwhelms heavier riders
−Headers rust quickly if neglected
Kawasaki W800
8.0/10
"The most honest retro twin you can buy used today."
Pros
+Engine genuinely indestructible
+Exceptional real-world build quality
+Upright ergonomics suit everyone
Cons
−Chrome deteriorates without care
−Parts availability still patchy
−Lacks modern safety tech
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