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Suzuki V-Strom 800DE vs Kawasaki Z900

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

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Suzuki V-Strom 800DESimilar version in photo

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 776 cc
  • 84.3 PS
  • 230 kg

Photo shows the road-going V-Strom 800 SE

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. Kawasaki Z9006
  2. Suzuki V-Strom 800DE1
  • Most powerKawasaki Z900125 PS
  • Most pulling powerKawasaki Z90098.6 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Kawasaki Z900587 PS/t
  • LightestKawasaki Z900213 kg
  • Highest top speedKawasaki Z900240 km/h
  • Lowest seatKawasaki Z900830 mm
  • Most ground clearanceSuzuki V-Strom 800DE220 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE84.3 PS
Kawasaki Z900125 PS

Torque

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE78 Nm
Kawasaki Z90098.6 Nm

Power to weight

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE367 PS/t
Kawasaki Z900587 PS/t

Engine size

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE776 cc
Kawasaki Z900948 cc

Top speed

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE200 km/h
Kawasaki Z900240 km/h

Weight

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE230 kg
Kawasaki Z900213 kg

Seat height

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE855 mm
Kawasaki Z900830 mm

Ground clearance

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE220 mm
Kawasaki Z900140 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsSuzuki V-Strom 800DEKawasaki Z900
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandSuzuki · JapanKawasaki · Japan
Type of bikeAdventureStreet
Petrol tank20 L17 L
Engine and performance
Engine size776 cc948 cc
Cylinders24
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power84.3 PS @ 8,500 rpm125 PS @ 9,500 rpm
Torque78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm
Power to weight367 PS / tonne587 PS / tonne
Top speed200 km/h240 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight230 kg (with fluids)213 kg (with fluids)
Seat height855 mm830 mm
Ground clearance220 mm140 mm
Wheelbase1,570 mm1,450 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 260Disc 300 ×2 / Disc 250
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)90/90-21 / 150/70-17120/70-17 / 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, Suzuki V-Strom 800DE or Kawasaki Z900?

Kawasaki Z900 makes 125 PS @ 9,500 rpm; Suzuki V-Strom 800DE makes 84.3 PS @ 8,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, Suzuki V-Strom 800DE or Kawasaki Z900?

Kawasaki Z900 weighs about 213 kg and Suzuki V-Strom 800DE about 230 kg, so Kawasaki Z900 is easier to push and park.

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE or Kawasaki Z900: which should I buy?

Buy Suzuki V-Strom 800DE if you care most about most ground clearance. Buy Kawasaki Z900 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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