Yamaha Fz-10 vs Kawasaki Z900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Fz-10 vs Kawasaki Z900. Yamaha Fz-10: 158 hp @ 11,500 rpm hp, 213 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~260 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced), 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-10
Kawasaki Z900
Horsepower (hp)
158 hp
125 hp
Torque (Nm)
111 Nm
98.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
260 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
213 kg
214 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
158 hp @ 11,500 rpm
125 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
111 Nm @ 9,000 rpm
98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm
Top Speed
~260 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
225 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
Weight
213 kg (wet/curb weight)
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.0–8.5 L/100km (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-10
8.5/10
"An insane performance bargain, but only for genuinely experienced riders."
Pros
+Savage R1-derived crossplane engine
+Excellent electronics package
+Sharp, responsive chassis
Cons
−Aggressive ergonomics punish longer rides
−First gear requires real respect
−Heat soak in slow traffic
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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