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Kawasaki Z900 vs Yamaha YB125Z

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
Yamaha YB125Z

Yamaha YB125Z

Rs 424,000

last price, no longer made here

  • 124 cc
  • 10.8 PS
  • ~45 km/l
  • 107 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Kawasaki Z9003
  2. Yamaha YB125Z3
  • Most powerKawasaki Z900125 PS
  • Most pulling powerKawasaki Z90098.6 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Kawasaki Z900587 PS/t
  • LightestYamaha YB125Z107 kg
  • Lowest seatYamaha YB125Z770 mm
  • Most ground clearanceYamaha YB125Z150 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Kawasaki Z900125 PS
Yamaha YB125Z10.8 PS

Torque

Kawasaki Z90098.6 Nm
Yamaha YB125Z10.4 Nm

Power to weight

Kawasaki Z900587 PS/t
Yamaha YB125Z101 PS/t

Engine size

Kawasaki Z900948 cc
Yamaha YB125Z124 cc

Weight

Kawasaki Z900213 kg
Yamaha YB125Z107 kg

Seat height

Kawasaki Z900830 mm
Yamaha YB125Z770 mm

Ground clearance

Kawasaki Z900140 mm
Yamaha YB125Z150 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKawasaki Z900Yamaha YB125Z
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 424,000
BrandKawasaki · JapanYamaha · Japan
Type of bikeStreetEveryday
Fuel average—~45 km/l
Petrol tank17 L13 L
On a full tank—~585 km
Engine and performance
Engine size948 cc124 cc
Cylinders41
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Air
Power125 PS @ 9,500 rpm10.8 PS @ 7,500 rpm
Torque98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm10.4 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Power to weight587 PS / tonne101 PS / tonne
Top speed240 km/h—
Fuel systemFuel injectionCarburettor
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf and kick
Size and weight
Weight213 kg (with fluids)107 kg (dry)
Seat height830 mm770 mm
Ground clearance140 mm150 mm
Wheelbase1,450 mm1,285 mm
Length × width × height—1,980 × 735 × 1,045 mm
Colours—Black, Red
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 ×2 / Disc 250—
ABSBoth wheels, works in corners—
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-172.75-18 / 3.00-18

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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  • Yamaha YB125Z—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Kawasaki Z900 or Yamaha YB125Z?

Kawasaki Z900 makes 125 PS @ 9,500 rpm; Yamaha YB125Z makes 10.8 PS @ 7,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, Kawasaki Z900 or Yamaha YB125Z?

Yamaha YB125Z weighs about 107 kg and Kawasaki Z900 about 213 kg, so Yamaha YB125Z is easier to push and park.

Kawasaki Z900 or Yamaha YB125Z: which should I buy?

Buy Kawasaki Z900 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Yamaha YB125Z 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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