Yamaha Fz1 vs Kawasaki Z900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Fz1 vs Kawasaki Z900. Yamaha Fz1: 150 hp @ 11,000 rpm hp, 202 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 250 km/h (electronically limited, estimated), 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 Fz1
Kawasaki Z900
Horsepower (hp)
150 hp
125 hp
Torque (Nm)
106 Nm
98.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
250 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
202 kg
214 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
150 hp @ 11,000 rpm
125 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
106 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm
Top Speed
250 km/h (electronically limited, estimated)
225 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
Weight
202 kg (wet/curb weight)
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 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 Fz1
8.5/10
"The best value naked sportsbike on the used market, full stop."
Pros
+R1 engine, fraction of cost
+Surprisingly usable low-end torque
+Bulletproof mechanical reliability
Cons
−Soft stock suspension needs work
−Throttle bodies frequently neglected
−Fuel economy genuinely poor
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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