Yamaha Xj6 vs Kawasaki Z900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Xj6 vs Kawasaki Z900. Yamaha Xj6: 78 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 211 kg (wet/curb weight — Diversion variant; Naked slightly less at ~206 kg) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated; governed/restricted in some markets), 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 Xj6
Kawasaki Z900
Horsepower (hp)
78 hp
125 hp
Torque (Nm)
59 Nm
98.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
211 kg
214 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
78 hp @ 10,000 rpm
125 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
59 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated; governed/restricted in some markets)
225 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
Weight
211 kg (wet/curb weight — Diversion variant; Naked slightly less at ~206 kg)
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, real-world average)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Xj6
7.5/10
"A genuinely sorted middleweight that earns its reputation through quiet competence."
Pros
+Bulletproof Yamaha reliability
+Smooth predictable power delivery
+Comfortable upright ergonomics
Cons
−Soft suspension needs upgrading
−Uninspiring above 100mph
−Fairing plastics crack easily
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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