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Aprilia RSV4 vs Kawasaki Z900

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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Aprilia RSV4

Aprilia RSV4

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 1099 cc
  • 217 PS
  • 202 kg

V4 engine

Kawasaki Z900Earlier version in photo

Kawasaki Z900

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 948 cc
  • 125 PS
  • 213 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Aprilia RSV45
  2. Kawasaki Z9001
  • Most powerAprilia RSV4217 PS
  • Most pulling powerAprilia RSV4125 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Aprilia RSV41074 PS/t
  • LightestAprilia RSV4202 kg
  • Highest top speedAprilia RSV4305 km/h
  • Lowest seatKawasaki Z900830 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Power

Aprilia RSV4217 PS
Kawasaki Z900125 PS

Torque

Aprilia RSV4125 Nm
Kawasaki Z90098.6 Nm

Power to weight

Aprilia RSV41,074 PS/t
Kawasaki Z900587 PS/t

Engine size

Aprilia RSV41,099 cc
Kawasaki Z900948 cc

Top speed

Aprilia RSV4305 km/h
Kawasaki Z900240 km/h

Weight

Aprilia RSV4202 kg
Kawasaki Z900213 kg

Seat height

Aprilia RSV4851 mm
Kawasaki Z900830 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsAprilia RSV4Kawasaki Z900
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandAprilia · ItalyKawasaki · Japan
Type of bikeSportsStreet
Petrol tank17.9 L17 L
Engine and performance
Engine size1099 cc948 cc
Cylinders44
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power217 PS @ 13,000 rpm125 PS @ 9,500 rpm
Torque125 Nm @ 10,500 rpm98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm
Power to weight1074 PS / tonne587 PS / tonne
Top speed305 km/h240 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight202 kg (with fluids)213 kg (with fluids)
Seat height851 mm830 mm
Ground clearance—140 mm
Wheelbase1,436 mm1,450 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Brembo Stylema 330 ×2 / Disc 220Disc 300 ×2 / Disc 250
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 200/55-17120/70-17 / 180/55-17

Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Aprilia RSV4 or Kawasaki Z900?

Aprilia RSV4 makes 217 PS @ 13,000 rpm; Kawasaki Z900 makes 125 PS @ 9,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, Aprilia RSV4 or Kawasaki Z900?

Aprilia RSV4 weighs about 202 kg and Kawasaki Z900 about 213 kg, so Aprilia RSV4 is easier to push and park.

Aprilia RSV4 or Kawasaki Z900: which should I buy?

Buy Aprilia RSV4 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Kawasaki Z900 if lowest seat matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.

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Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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