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Kawasaki Z900 vs Kawasaki Ninja 500

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
Kawasaki Ninja 500

Kawasaki Ninja 500

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 451 cc
  • 45 PS
  • ~27 km/l
  • 171 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Kawasaki Z9005
  2. Kawasaki Ninja 5002
  • Most powerKawasaki Z900125 PS
  • Most pulling powerKawasaki Z90098.6 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Kawasaki Z900587 PS/t
  • LightestKawasaki Ninja 500171 kg
  • Highest top speedKawasaki Z900240 km/h
  • Lowest seatKawasaki Ninja 500785 mm
  • Most ground clearanceKawasaki Z900140 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Kawasaki Z900125 PS
Kawasaki Ninja 50045 PS

Torque

Kawasaki Z90098.6 Nm
Kawasaki Ninja 50042.6 Nm

Power to weight

Kawasaki Z900587 PS/t
Kawasaki Ninja 500263 PS/t

Engine size

Kawasaki Z900948 cc
Kawasaki Ninja 500451 cc

Top speed

Kawasaki Z900240 km/h
Kawasaki Ninja 500185 km/h

Weight

Kawasaki Z900213 kg
Kawasaki Ninja 500171 kg

Seat height

Kawasaki Z900830 mm
Kawasaki Ninja 500785 mm

Ground clearance

Kawasaki Z900140 mm
Kawasaki Ninja 500135 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKawasaki Z900Kawasaki Ninja 500
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandKawasaki · JapanKawasaki · Japan
Type of bikeStreetSports
Fuel average—~27 km/l
Petrol tank17 L14 L
On a full tank—~378 km
Engine and performance
Engine size948 cc451 cc
Cylinders42
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power125 PS @ 9,500 rpm45 PS @ 9,000 rpm
Torque98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm42.6 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight587 PS / tonne263 PS / tonne
Top speed240 km/h185 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight213 kg (with fluids)171 kg (with fluids)
Seat height830 mm785 mm
Ground clearance140 mm135 mm
Wheelbase1,450 mm1,375 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 ×2 / Disc 250Disc 310 / Disc 220
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-17110/70-17 / 150/60-17

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.

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  • Kawasaki Ninja 500—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Kawasaki Z900 or Kawasaki Ninja 500?

Kawasaki Z900 makes 125 PS @ 9,500 rpm; Kawasaki Ninja 500 makes 45 PS @ 9,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Kawasaki Z900 or Kawasaki Ninja 500?

Kawasaki Ninja 500 weighs about 171 kg and Kawasaki Z900 about 213 kg, so Kawasaki Ninja 500 is easier to push and park.

Kawasaki Z900 or Kawasaki Ninja 500: which should I buy?

Buy Kawasaki Z900 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Kawasaki Ninja 500 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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