Kawasaki Z900 2017 vs. Indian Chief Dark Horse 2021

Kawasaki Z900 2017

Kawasaki Z900 2017

Indian Chief Dark Horse 2021

Indian Chief Dark Horse 2021

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Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z900 2017 compared to Indian Chief Dark Horse 2021

Kawasaki Z900 2017
Indian Chief Dark Horse 2021
Kawasaki Z900 2017
Kawasaki Z900 2017
Indian Chief Dark Horse 2021
Indian Chief Dark Horse 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeV
BoreBore73.4 mmBore103.2 mm
StrokeStroke56 mmStroke113 mm
TorqueTorque98.6 NmTorque162 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,700 rpmRpm at Torque3,200 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.8 Compression Ratio11
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
Throttle BoreThrottle Bore36 mmThrottle Bore54 mm
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionBelt
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement948 ccmDisplacement1,890 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork
TravelTravel120 mmTravel132 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberDual Shock
TravelTravel140 mmTravel75 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreload, ReboundAdjustmentPreload

Chassis

RakeRake65 degreeRake29 degree
TrailTrail105 mmTrail131.5 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter300 mmDiameter300 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountFixed caliperShock mountSemi-Schwimmsattel

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter250 mmDiameter300 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston

Assistance Systems

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

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width130 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height60 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height65 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter16 inch
LengthLength2,070 mmLength2,286 mm
WidthWidth820 mmWidth922 mm
HeightHeight1,065 mmHeight1,253 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,450 mmWheelbase1,626 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height795 mmSeat Height662 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)210 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)304 kg

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z900 2017

Kawasaki Z900 2017

An incredibly well-designed motorbike. A lot of test work and attention to detail went into it. It has exactly the right power, exactly the right chassis and exactly the right look. An all-round successful naked bike that will make you happy for a long time. If you like, you can ride it simply and faithfully, but if you want, you can also ride it really fast and it wheels like hell. Great!

Ingenious nakedbike chassis

superb looks

engine responds super fine, revs up willingly and has a perfectly dimensioned torque

optimum intersection of performance, price and practical use

Knee angle very narrow for tall people (order another seat!)

Indian Chief Dark Horse 2021

Indian Chief Dark Horse 2021

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z900 vs Indian Chief Dark Horse

Price Kawasaki Z900

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Price Indian Chief Dark Horse

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