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Kawasaki Z900 vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R

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 ZX-10R

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 998 cc
  • 203 PS
  • 207 kg

213 PS with ram air; Kawasaki World Superbike base bike

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R5
  2. Kawasaki Z9002
  • Most powerKawasaki Ninja ZX-10R203 PS
  • Most pulling powerKawasaki Ninja ZX-10R114.9 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R981 PS/t
  • LightestKawasaki Ninja ZX-10R207 kg
  • Highest top speedKawasaki Ninja ZX-10R299 km/h
  • Lowest seatKawasaki Z900830 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 ZX-10R203 PS

Torque

Kawasaki Z90098.6 Nm
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R114.9 Nm

Power to weight

Kawasaki Z900587 PS/t
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R981 PS/t

Engine size

Kawasaki Z900948 cc
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R998 cc

Top speed

Kawasaki Z900240 km/h
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R299 km/h

Weight

Kawasaki Z900213 kg
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R207 kg

Seat height

Kawasaki Z900830 mm
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R835 mm

Ground clearance

Kawasaki Z900140 mm
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R135 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKawasaki Z900Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandKawasaki · JapanKawasaki · Japan
Type of bikeStreetSports
Petrol tank17 L17 L
Engine and performance
Engine size948 cc998 cc
Cylinders44
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power125 PS @ 9,500 rpm203 PS @ 13,200 rpm
Torque98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm114.9 Nm @ 11,400 rpm
Power to weight587 PS / tonne981 PS / tonne
Top speed240 km/h299 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight213 kg (with fluids)207 kg (with fluids)
Seat height830 mm835 mm
Ground clearance140 mm135 mm
Wheelbase1,450 mm1,450 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 ×2 / Disc 250Brembo M50 330 ×2 / Disc 220
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-17120/70-17 / 190/55-17

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, Kawasaki Z900 or Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R?

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R makes 203 PS @ 13,200 rpm; Kawasaki Z900 makes 125 PS @ 9,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, Kawasaki Z900 or Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R?

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R weighs about 207 kg and Kawasaki Z900 about 213 kg, so Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R is easier to push and park.

Kawasaki Z900 or Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R: which should I buy?

Buy Kawasaki Z900 if you care most about lowest seat, most ground clearance. Buy Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R if most power, most pulling power 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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