Kawasaki Z900 2018 vs. Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 636 2013

Kawasaki Z900 2018

Kawasaki Z900 2018

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 636 2013

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 636 2013

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Overview - Kawasaki Z900 2018 vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 636 2013

The Kawasaki Z900 2018 and the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 636 2013 are both powerful motorcycles with their own unique features and strengths.

Kawasaki Z900 2018

Kawasaki Z900 2018

Starting with the Kawasaki Z900 2018, it is a naked bike with a 948cc inline engine that produces 125.4 horsepower and 98.6 Nm of torque. The engine is known for its smooth and powerful performance, delivering a great sound. The bike has a steel double cradle frame, which provides stability and durability. The suspension consists of an upside-down telescopic fork in the front and adjustable preload and rebound in both the front and rear. The Z900 is equipped with double disk brakes with four pistons in the front, ensuring reliable stopping power. It also features ABS for advanced rider assistance. The bike has a wheelbase of 1450mm and a seat height of 795mm, providing a low seating position and easy handling. However, it lacks traction control, which can be a disadvantage for riders looking for additional safety features. Additionally, tall riders may find the knee angle strenuous during long rides.

Moving on to the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 636 2013, it is a supersport bike with a 636cc inline engine that produces 131 horsepower and 71 Nm of torque. The engine is known for its reliability and performance. The bike features an aluminum twin-tube, perimeter, extruded frame, which offers a lightweight and rigid structure. The suspension consists of an upside-down telescopic fork in the front and adjustable compression, preload, and rebound in both the front and rear. The Ninja ZX-6R 636 is equipped with double disk brakes with four pistons in the front, featuring radial, monoblock, petal technology for enhanced braking performance. It also has traction control as an advanced rider assistance system, providing additional safety. The bike has a wheelbase of 1395mm and a seat height of 830mm, offering a comfortable seating position and good handling. However, one potential drawback is the high purchase price compared to other models.

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 636 2013

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 636 2013

In summary, the Kawasaki Z900 2018 is a powerful naked bike with a great sound and a sharp, sporty look. It offers easy handling and manoeuvrability with its low seating position. However, it lacks traction control and may not be suitable for tall riders in terms of knee angle. On the other hand, the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 636 2013 is a reliable supersport bike with good handling and a comfortable seating position. It features traction control for added safety. However, it has a higher purchase price compared to other models.

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z900 2018 compared to Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 636 2013

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Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore73.4 mmBore67 mm
StrokeStroke56 mmStroke45.1 mm
Engine powerEngine power125.4 HPEngine power131 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power13,500 rpm
TorqueTorque98.6 NmTorque71 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,700 rpmRpm at Torque11,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.8 Compression Ratio12.9
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionDigitalIgnitionDigital
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement948 ccmDisplacement636 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreload, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameAluminium
Frame typeFrame typeDouble cradleFrame typeTwin Tube, Perimeter, Extruded

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountFixed caliperShock mountSemi-Schwimmsattel
TechnologyTechnologyPetalTechnologyradial, Monoblock, Petal

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABSAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsTraction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,070 mmLength2,085 mm
WidthWidth820 mmWidth705 mm
HeightHeight1,065 mmHeight1,115 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,450 mmWheelbase1,395 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height795 mmSeat Height830 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)210 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)194 kg
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z900 2018

Kawasaki Z900 2018

In the hotly contested naked bike segment, the Z900 plays right at the front. Above all, its engine is absolutely terrific, runs incredibly silky and offers rich power in all rev regions - as befits a Japanese four-cylinder. Its sporty, aggressive appearance matches this. It does without electronic bells and whistles, but still conveys a lot of confidence when chasing corners, braking and accelerating out of them. The low seat is especially beneficial for smaller riders, but taller riders might miss a flatter knee angle on long distances. The low weight and compactness make the Z900 particularly agile and easy to handle. A sporting cannon that is also extremely appealing in terms of price

Powerful and silky engine

great sound

chassis

sharp, sporty look

low seating position

easy handling and manoeuvrability.

Lack of traction control

Knee angle strenuous for tall riders in the long run

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 636 2013

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 636 2013

The Kawa convinces with its good handling and uncompromising reliability. A strong motorbike, but definitely not a bargain.

Sharpened geometry

seating position okay

good handling

uncompromising reliability.

High purchase price.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z900 vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 636

There are a few key differences between a Kawasaki Z900 2018 and a Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 636 2013. There are the same number of bikes of both models available on the 1000PS.de marketplace, specifically 55. It takes less time to sell a Kawasaki Z900 with 112 days compared to 122 days for a Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 636. Since model year 2017 1000PS.de editors have written 46 reviews for the Kawasaki Z900 and 7 reviews for the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 636 since model year 2013. The first review for the Kawasaki Z900 was published on 11/11/2016 and now has more than 93,200 views. This compares to more than 20,800 views for the first review on Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 636 published on 12/3/2012.

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