Sym Nht 125 vs Kawasaki Z900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Sym Nht 125 vs Kawasaki Z900. Sym Nht 125: approximately 11 hp @ 8,500 rpm (estimated) hp, approximately 128 kg (wet/curb weight, estimated) weight, top speed approximately 100 km/h (estimated, note: limited data available), Motoryk rating 6.5/10. 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
Sym Nht 125
Kawasaki Z900
Horsepower (hp)
11 hp
125 hp
Torque (Nm)
10.5 Nm
98.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
100 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
128 kg
214 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
approximately 11 hp @ 8,500 rpm (estimated)
125 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
approximately 10.5 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (estimated)
98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm
Top Speed
approximately 100 km/h (estimated, note: limited data available)
225 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
Weight
approximately 128 kg (wet/curb weight, estimated)
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.5 L/100km or approximately 40 km/L (estimated real-world average)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Sym Nht 125
6.5/10
"Honest, reliable commuter that punches its weight used."
Pros
+Solid Taiwanese build quality
+Genuinely attractive retro styling
+Excellent fuel economy
Cons
−Breathless above 65mph
−Chain wear often neglected
−Limited character and excitement
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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