Kawasaki Z900 RS 2018 vs. Moto Guzzi California 1400 Custom 2013

Kawasaki Z900 RS 2018

Moto Guzzi California 1400 Custom 2013

Overview - Kawasaki Z900 RS 2018 vs Moto Guzzi California 1400 Custom 2013

Kawasaki Z900 RS 2018

Moto Guzzi California 1400 Custom 2013

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z900 RS 2018 compared to Moto Guzzi California 1400 Custom 2013

Kawasaki Z900 RS 2018

Moto Guzzi California 1400 Custom 2013

Kawasaki Z900 RS 2018

Moto Guzzi California 1400 Custom 2013

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	73.4 mm	Bore	104 mm
Stroke	Stroke	56 mm	Stroke	81.2 mm
Engine power	Engine power	111 HP	Engine power	96 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	6,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	98.6 Nm	Torque	120 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	2,750 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.8	Compression Ratio	10.5
Ignition	Ignition	Digital	Ignition	Digital, Dual ignition
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Prop shaft
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	Air
Displacement	Displacement	948 ccm	Displacement	1,380 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel

Brakes Front

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	130 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	18 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	200 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch
Length	Length	2,100 mm	Length	2,445 mm
Height	Height	1,150 mm	Height	1,181 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,470 mm	Wheelbase	1,685 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	835 mm	Seat Height	740 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	20.5 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

Moto Guzzi California 1400 Custom 2013

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z900 RS vs Moto Guzzi California 1400 Custom

Price Kawasaki Z900 RS

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Price Moto Guzzi California 1400 Custom

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