Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 vs Kawasaki Z900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 vs Kawasaki Z900. Kawasaki Zephyr 1100: 89 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 228 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h (estimated; note: factory limited/varies by market), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Zephyr 1100
Kawasaki Z900
Horsepower (hp)
89 hp
125 hp
Torque (Nm)
93 Nm
98.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
228 kg
214 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
89 hp @ 8,000 rpm
125 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm
Top Speed
210 km/h (estimated; note: factory limited/varies by market)
225 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
Weight
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L 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 Zephyr 1100
7.5/10
"A no-nonsense torque machine that rewards patient, informed buyers."
Pros
+Massive low-end torque
+Simple, reliable mechanicals
+Comfortable all-day ergonomics
Cons
−Carbs need regular attention
−Heavy for the class
−Dated suspension components
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
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