Kawasaki Z900 2021 vs. KTM 690 SMC R 2021

Kawasaki Z900 2021

Kawasaki Z900 2021

KTM 690 SMC R 2021

KTM 690 SMC R 2021

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Overview - Kawasaki Z900 2021 vs KTM 690 SMC R 2021

Kawasaki Z900 2021

Kawasaki Z900 2021

KTM 690 SMC R 2021

KTM 690 SMC R 2021

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z900 2021 compared to KTM 690 SMC R 2021

Kawasaki Z900 2021
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Kawasaki Z900 2021
Kawasaki Z900 2021
KTM 690 SMC R 2021
KTM 690 SMC R 2021

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
DiameterDiameter41 mmDiameter48 mm
TravelTravel120 mmTravel215 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
Shock mountShock mountDeflectionShock mountDeflection
TravelTravel140 mmTravel240 mm

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameChromium-molybdenum
Frame typeFrame typeDouble cradleFrame typeTubular
RakeRake65 degreeRake63 degree
TrailTrail105 mmTrail107.7 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeSingle disk
DiameterDiameter300 mmDiameter320 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyPetalTechnologyradial

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter250 mmDiameter240 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Traction controlAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire

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 width160 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,450 mmWheelbase1,470 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height795 mmSeat Height890 mm
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA
Stationary noiseStationary noise97 dBStationary noise90 dB

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z900 2021

Kawasaki Z900 2021

In terms of price-performance, the Kawasaki Z900 is hard to beat at the moment. With the perfectly tuned engine, the high-quality chassis components and the electronics added for 2020, this naked bike offers everything that sporty riders will be looking for. There is really nothing to complain about, except for the lack of a quickshifter option.

powerful four-cylinder

intuitive handling

good equipment

aggressive looks

value for money

No quickshifter option

competitors with 6-axis IMU electronically ahead.

KTM 690 SMC R 2021

KTM 690 SMC R 2021

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z900 vs KTM 690 SMC R

Price Kawasaki Z900

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Price KTM 690 SMC R

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