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Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 vs Kawasaki Z900

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

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Yamaha YZF-R15 V4

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 155 cc
  • 18.4 PS
  • ~40 km/l
  • 142 kg

Variable valve timing and a slipper clutch

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 Z9004
  2. Yamaha YZF-R15 V43
  • Most powerKawasaki Z900125 PS
  • Most pulling powerKawasaki Z90098.6 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Kawasaki Z900587 PS/t
  • LightestYamaha YZF-R15 V4142 kg
  • Highest top speedKawasaki Z900240 km/h
  • Lowest seatYamaha YZF-R15 V4815 mm
  • Most ground clearanceYamaha YZF-R15 V4170 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Yamaha YZF-R15 V418.4 PS
Kawasaki Z900125 PS

Torque

Yamaha YZF-R15 V414.2 Nm
Kawasaki Z90098.6 Nm

Power to weight

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4130 PS/t
Kawasaki Z900587 PS/t

Engine size

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4155 cc
Kawasaki Z900948 cc

Top speed

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4140 km/h
Kawasaki Z900240 km/h

Weight

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4142 kg
Kawasaki Z900213 kg

Seat height

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4815 mm
Kawasaki Z900830 mm

Ground clearance

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4170 mm
Kawasaki Z900140 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha YZF-R15 V4Kawasaki Z900
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandYamaha · JapanKawasaki · Japan
Type of bikeSportsStreet
Fuel average~40 km/l—
Petrol tank11 L17 L
On a full tank~440 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size155 cc948 cc
Cylinders14
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power18.4 PS @ 10,000 rpm125 PS @ 9,500 rpm
Torque14.2 Nm @ 7,500 rpm98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm
Power to weight130 PS / tonne587 PS / tonne
Top speed140 km/h240 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight142 kg (with fluids)213 kg (with fluids)
Seat height815 mm830 mm
Ground clearance170 mm140 mm
Wheelbase1,325 mm1,450 mm
Length × width × height1,990 × 725 × 1,135 mm—
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 282 / Disc 220Disc 300 ×2 / Disc 250
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)100/80-17 / 140/70-17120/70-17 / 180/55-17
Suspension (front / back)Upside-down fork / Monoshock—

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, Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 or Kawasaki Z900?

Kawasaki Z900 makes 125 PS @ 9,500 rpm; Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 makes 18.4 PS @ 10,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 or Kawasaki Z900?

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 weighs about 142 kg and Kawasaki Z900 about 213 kg, so Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 is easier to push and park.

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 or Kawasaki Z900: which should I buy?

Buy Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 if you care most about lightest, lowest seat. 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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