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Kawasaki Z900 vs Hero Splendor Plus

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

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Kawasaki Z900Earlier version in photo

Kawasaki Z900

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 948 cc
  • 125 PS
  • 213 kg
Hero Splendor Plus

Hero Splendor Plus

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 97.2 cc
  • 8 PS
  • ~65 km/l
  • 112 kg

One of the best-selling motorcycles in the world

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Kawasaki Z9004
  2. Hero Splendor Plus3
  • Most powerKawasaki Z900125 PS
  • Most pulling powerKawasaki Z90098.6 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Kawasaki Z900587 PS/t
  • LightestHero Splendor Plus112 kg
  • Highest top speedKawasaki Z900240 km/h
  • Lowest seatHero Splendor Plus785 mm
  • Most ground clearanceHero Splendor Plus165 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Kawasaki Z900125 PS
Hero Splendor Plus8 PS

Torque

Kawasaki Z90098.6 Nm
Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm

Power to weight

Kawasaki Z900587 PS/t
Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t

Engine size

Kawasaki Z900948 cc
Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc

Top speed

Kawasaki Z900240 km/h
Hero Splendor Plus87 km/h

Weight

Kawasaki Z900213 kg
Hero Splendor Plus112 kg

Seat height

Kawasaki Z900830 mm
Hero Splendor Plus785 mm

Ground clearance

Kawasaki Z900140 mm
Hero Splendor Plus165 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKawasaki Z900Hero Splendor Plus
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandKawasaki · JapanHero · India
Type of bikeStreetEveryday
Fuel average—~65 km/l
Petrol tank17 L9.8 L
On a full tank—~637 km
Engine and performance
Engine size948 cc97.2 cc
Cylinders41
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Air
Power125 PS @ 9,500 rpm8 PS @ 8,000 rpm
Torque98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight587 PS / tonne71 PS / tonne
Top speed240 km/h87 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed4-speed
StartingSelf startSelf and kick
Size and weight
Weight213 kg (with fluids)112 kg (with fluids)
Seat height830 mm785 mm
Ground clearance140 mm165 mm
Wheelbase1,450 mm1,236 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 ×2 / Disc 250Drum / Drum
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersNo (linked brakes)
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-172.75-18 / 2.75-18

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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Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Kawasaki Z900 or Hero Splendor Plus?

Kawasaki Z900 makes 125 PS @ 9,500 rpm; Hero Splendor Plus makes 8 PS @ 8,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Kawasaki Z900 or Hero Splendor Plus?

Hero Splendor Plus weighs about 112 kg and Kawasaki Z900 about 213 kg, so Hero Splendor Plus is easier to push and park.

Kawasaki Z900 or Hero Splendor Plus: which should I buy?

Buy Kawasaki Z900 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Hero Splendor Plus if lightest, 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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