Sym Nhx 125 Wolf vs Kawasaki Z900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Sym Nhx 125 Wolf vs Kawasaki Z900. Sym Nhx 125 Wolf: Approximately 11 hp @ 9,000 rpm (estimated) hp, Approximately 118–125 kg (wet/curb weight, estimated) weight, top speed Approximately 105–115 km/h (estimated; may vary by market tune), Motoryk rating 7.0/10. 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 Nhx 125 Wolf
Kawasaki Z900
Horsepower (hp)
11 hp
125 hp
Torque (Nm)
10 Nm
98.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
105 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
118 kg
214 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
Approximately 11 hp @ 9,000 rpm (estimated)
125 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
Approximately 10 Nm @ 7,500 rpm (estimated)
98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm
Top Speed
Approximately 105–115 km/h (estimated; may vary by market tune)
225 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
Weight
Approximately 118–125 kg (wet/curb weight, estimated)
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Approximately 2.5–3.0 L/100km (33–40 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
Sym Nhx 125 Wolf
7.0/10
"Stylish, dependable city commuter that rewards patient secondhand buyers."
Pros
+Distinctive retro styling
+Solid build quality
+Reliable engine long-term
Cons
−Carb gums up easily
−Parts availability patchy
−Chain wear surprisingly fast
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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