Yamaha Fz-s V3 vs Kawasaki Z900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Fz-s V3 vs Kawasaki Z900. Yamaha Fz-s V3: 13.0 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 133 kg (curb/wet weight) weight, top speed ~115 km/h (estimate; manufacturer does not officially publish top speed), 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
Yamaha Fz-s V3
Kawasaki Z900
Horsepower (hp)
13 hp
125 hp
Torque (Nm)
12.8 Nm
98.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
115 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
133 kg
214 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
13.0 hp @ 8,000 rpm
125 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
12.8 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm
Top Speed
~115 km/h (estimate; manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
225 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
Weight
133 kg (curb/wet weight)
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Approximately 3.3 L/100km or ~30 km/L (typical real-world average — estimate based on class and engine size)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Fz-s V3
7.5/10
"A sensible, competent used buy that rarely disappoints experienced commuters."
Pros
+Reliable fuel-injected engine
+Sharp delta box handling
+Excellent fuel efficiency
Cons
−Fork seals weep early
−Stock tyres wear quickly
−FI fussy with mods
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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