Yamaha Fz-07 vs Kawasaki Z900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Fz-07 vs Kawasaki Z900. Yamaha Fz-07: 75 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 182 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated; note: varies by year and conditions), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. 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
Yamaha Fz-07
Kawasaki Z900
Horsepower (hp)
75 hp
125 hp
Torque (Nm)
68 Nm
98.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
182 kg
214 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
75 hp @ 9,000 rpm
125 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
68 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated; note: varies by year and conditions)
225 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
Weight
182 kg (wet/curb weight)
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 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
Yamaha Fz-07
8.5/10
"The best used naked bike under five thousand dollars, full stop."
Pros
+Brilliant engine, endlessly usable
+Lightweight and flickable chassis
+Bulletproof Yamaha reliability
Cons
−Suspension needs immediate upgrading
−Minimal wind protection
−Basic instrumentation, no TFT
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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