Kawasaki Z900 RS 2021 vs. Suzuki Bandit 1250 2012

Kawasaki Z900 RS 2021

Suzuki Bandit 1250 2012

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Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z900 RS 2021 compared to Suzuki Bandit 1250 2012

Kawasaki Z900 RS 2021

Suzuki Bandit 1250 2012

Kawasaki Z900 RS 2021

Suzuki Bandit 1250 2012

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	73.4 mm	Bore	79 mm
Stroke	Stroke	56 mm	Stroke	64 mm
Engine power	Engine power	111 HP	Engine power	98 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	98.6 Nm	Torque	108 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	3,700 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.8	Compression Ratio	10.5
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Displacement	Displacement	948 ccm	Displacement	1,255 ccm

Suspension Front

Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload

Suspension Rear

Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Double cradle

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Double piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,100 mm	Length	2,130 mm
Width	Width	865 mm	Width	790 mm
Height	Height	1,150 mm	Height	1,095 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,470 mm	Wheelbase	1,485 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	835 mm	Seat Height	785 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	215 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	251 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	19 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z900 RS 2021

A timelessly beautiful motorbike, the Z 900 RS. Its heart, the powerful and silky-smooth four-cylinder, ensures absolute riding pleasure. Even for longer rides, it offers plenty of comfort thanks to its pleasant seating position, well-padded saddle and high, wide handlebars. For those who like retro motorbikes but appreciate modern handling, the Z1 Homage is a very good choice.

authentic, beautiful retro look

very comfortable seating position

easy and comfortable to ride

no quickshifter and no driving modes (but TC adjustable)