Yamaha Fz8 vs Kawasaki Z900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Fz8 vs Kawasaki Z900. Yamaha Fz8: 106 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 213 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 220 km/h (estimated, electronically influenced), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. 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 Fz8
Kawasaki Z900
Horsepower (hp)
106 hp
125 hp
Torque (Nm)
83 Nm
98.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
220 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
213 kg
214 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
106 hp @ 10,000 rpm
125 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
83 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm
Top Speed
220 km/h (estimated, electronically influenced)
225 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
Weight
213 kg (wet/curb weight)
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.0 L/100km (approx. 16.7 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 Fz8
7.8/10
"A genuinely underrated all-rounder that punches well above its used price."
Pros
+Smooth, tractable inline-four
+Bulletproof Yamaha reliability
+Comfortable upright ergonomics
Cons
−Suspension bearings wear prematurely
−Headers rust without treatment
−Mid-range feels slightly flat
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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