Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2018 vs. Indian Scout Bobber 1131 2018

Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2018

Indian Scout Bobber 1131 2018

Overview - Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2018 vs Indian Scout Bobber 1131 2018

Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2018

Indian Scout Bobber 1131 2018

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2018 compared to Indian Scout Bobber 1131 2018

Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2018

Indian Scout Bobber 1131 2018

Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2018

Indian Scout Bobber 1131 2018

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	73.4 mm	Bore	99 mm
Stroke	Stroke	56 mm	Stroke	73 mm
Engine power	Engine power	95 HP	Engine power	94 HP
Torque	Torque	91.2 Nm	Torque	98 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,900 rpm
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	2
Displacement	Displacement	948 ccm	Displacement	1,133 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Dual Shock
Material	Material	Aluminium	Material	Steel

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Single disk

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	130 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	16 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	80 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch
Length	Length	2,070 mm	Length	2,311 mm
Width	Width	820 mm	Width	880 mm
Height	Height	1,065 mm	Height	1,207 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,450 mm	Wheelbase	1,562 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	795 mm	Seat Height	643 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	210 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	257 kg

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2018

The Z900 is a top entry-level motorbike. Very smooth engine, great brakes and lots of adjustment options on the chassis and levers. The acceleration may be too good for speed junkies, but it's just right for learning. The lack of electronic gimmicks, riding modes and traction control doesn't bother either, but makes the Z900 a good bike to learn the basics of two-wheeled locomotion. A high-quality purist, a real motorbike, even with only 48 hp!

Smooth engine with punch at approx. 6000 rpm

Finely controllable brakes

Smooth running of the engine super for city traffic

Typical 4-cylinder shriek, but very restrained at low revs

Stable at motorway speeds

Good handling

Quite small for tall people

rather high weight of 210 kg

acceleration with 48 hp rather poor due to weight

Indian Scout Bobber 1131 2018

The Indian Scout Bobber is a motorbike that impresses with its powerful appearance and modern virtues. While the looks divide opinions, the Indian seduces the entire test crew of the 2018 bobber comparison with its powerful V2 power unit. Thanks to its low seat height and good-natured handling, it can be described as beginner-friendly, even though it weighs 255 kilograms fully tanked. Only the limited lean angle clearance puts the brakes on riding pleasure, but even dragging footpegs can provide intense moments of happiness.

powerful engine

strong torque

smooth transmission

comfortable seating position

low seat height

limited lean angle clearance