Kawasaki Z900 RS 2018 vs. Kawasaki Z1000 2010

Kawasaki Z900 RS 2018

Kawasaki Z1000 2010

Overview - Kawasaki Z900 RS 2018 vs Kawasaki Z1000 2010

Kawasaki Z900 RS 2018

Kawasaki Z1000 2010

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Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z900 RS 2018 compared to Kawasaki Z1000 2010

Kawasaki Z900 RS 2018

Kawasaki Z1000 2010

Kawasaki Z900 RS 2018

Kawasaki Z1000 2010

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	73.4 mm	Bore	77 mm
Stroke	Stroke	56 mm	Stroke	56 mm
Engine power	Engine power	111 HP	Engine power	138 HP
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.8	Compression Ratio	11.8
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	Digital	Ignition	Digital
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
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	948 ccm	Displacement	1,043 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Aluminium
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
Shock mount	Shock mount	Fixed caliper	Shock mount	Semi-Schwimmsattel

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single 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 %
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	190 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	50 %
Length	Length	2,100 mm	Length	2,095 mm
Width	Width	865 mm	Width	805 mm
Height	Height	1,150 mm	Height	1,085 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,470 mm	Wheelbase	1,440 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	835 mm	Seat Height	815 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z900 RS 2018

Its four-cylinder is silky smooth while delivering enough power to make you grin under your helmet. It is also very easy to move, which should make it a great commuter bike in everyday life and serve as an iconic fun bike at the weekend. The looks find the perfect straddle of classic design and modern details to form a coherent retro package that is also a worthy tribute to Kawasaki history. It's a great naked bike with a snazzy look.

Powerful and smooth engine

good looks

comfortable seating position

easy to ride

balanced handling. Not nervous and not ponderous

no shift assistant

heavier than other retro bikes in this class

seat a little too soft on long tours

no wind protection

Kawasaki Z1000 2010

Some made a noble impression at first glance, but the Japanese managed to screw up the whole bike by fitting a single rancid part (exhaust, indicators, swingarm, fork,...). Kawasaki brings the Z 1000 in 2010 all new and all serious.

Satisfaction in the saddle

plenty of power

pure pull

good chassis

comfort

sophisticated design

tightly tuned suspension elements

more direct handling.

Slightly suboptimal brake inputs - but still quite acceptable.