Royal Enfield Hunter 350 vs Kawasaki Z900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Royal Enfield Hunter 350 vs Kawasaki Z900. Royal Enfield Hunter 350: 20.2 hp @ 6,100 rpm hp, 181 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed ~130 km/h, 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
Royal Enfield Hunter 350
Kawasaki Z900
Horsepower (hp)
20.2 hp
125 hp
Torque (Nm)
27 Nm
98.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
130 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
181 kg
214 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
20.2 hp @ 6,100 rpm
125 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
27 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm
Top Speed
~130 km/h
225 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
Weight
181 kg (curb weight)
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Approximately 2.8 L/100km or ~35 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
Royal Enfield Hunter 350
7.5/10
"A genuinely sorted city bike if bought at the right price."
Pros
+Reliable J-series motor finally
+Excellent urban riding ergonomics
+Strong used value proposition
Cons
−Rust appears embarrassingly quickly
−Replacement panels cost too much
−Highway cruising feels strained
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
Top 10 Accessories
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