Harley-Davidson Softail Sport Glide FLSB 2021 vs. Kawasaki Z900 2021

Harley-Davidson Softail Sport Glide FLSB 2021

Harley-Davidson Softail Sport Glide FLSB 2021

Kawasaki Z900 2021

Kawasaki Z900 2021

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Overview - Harley-Davidson Softail Sport Glide FLSB 2021 vs Kawasaki Z900 2021

Harley-Davidson Softail Sport Glide FLSB 2021

Harley-Davidson Softail Sport Glide FLSB 2021

Kawasaki Z900 2021

Kawasaki Z900 2021

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Softail Sport Glide FLSB 2021 compared to Kawasaki Z900 2021

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Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeVEngine typeIn line
BoreBore100 mmBore73.4 mm
StrokeStroke111 mmStroke56 mm
TorqueTorque146 NmTorque98.6 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque2,750 rpmRpm at Torque7,700 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10 Compression Ratio11.8
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionTransistorIgnitionDigital
TransmissionTransmissionBeltTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders4
ValvesValvesOHVValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingAirCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,746 ccmDisplacement948 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
DiameterDiameter43 mmDiameter41 mm
TravelTravel130 mmTravel120 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
TravelTravel86 mmTravel140 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload, Rebound
MaterialMaterialSteelMaterialAluminium

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeDouble cradleFrame typeDouble cradle
RakeRake60 degreeRake65 degree
TrailTrail150 mmTrail105 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter300 mmDiameter300 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountFixed caliperShock mountFixed caliper

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter292 mmDiameter250 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston

Assistance Systems

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

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width130 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter18 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter16 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,330 mmLength2,070 mm
WidthWidth972 mmWidth820 mm
HeightHeight1,120 mmHeight1,065 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,625 mmWheelbase1,450 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height673 mmSeat Height795 mm
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Harley-Davidson Softail Sport Glide FLSB 2021

Harley-Davidson Softail Sport Glide FLSB 2021

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Harley-Davidson Softail Sport Glide FLSB vs Kawasaki Z900

Price Harley-Davidson Softail Sport Glide FLSB

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