Kawasaki Z900 RS 2021 vs. Yamaha XSR900 2024

Kawasaki Z900 RS 2021

Yamaha XSR900 2024

Overview - Kawasaki Z900 RS 2021 vs Yamaha XSR900 2024

Kawasaki Z900 RS 2021

Yamaha XSR900 2024

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z900 RS 2021 compared to Yamaha XSR900 2024

Kawasaki Z900 RS 2021

Yamaha XSR900 2024

Kawasaki Z900 RS 2021

Yamaha XSR900 2024

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	73.4 mm	Bore	78 mm
Stroke	Stroke	56 mm	Stroke	62.1 mm
Engine power	Engine power	111 HP	Engine power	119 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	98.6 Nm	Torque	93 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.8	Compression Ratio	11.5
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	Digital	Ignition	Transistor
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	3
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	948 ccm	Displacement	889 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Travel	Travel	120 mm	Travel	130 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	140 mm	Travel	137 mm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Twin Tube
Rake	Rake	65 degree	Rake	65 degree
Trail	Trail	98 mm	Trail	108 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	300 mm	Diameter	298 mm

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	250 mm	Diameter	245 mm

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Shift assistant with blipper, Cruise control, Traction control

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 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,100 mm	Length	2,155 mm
Width	Width	865 mm	Width	860 mm
Height	Height	1,150 mm	Height	1,155 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,470 mm	Wheelbase	1,495 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	835 mm	Seat Height	810 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	215 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	193 kg
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 2021

A timelessly beautiful motorbike, the Z 900 RS. Its heart, the powerful and silky-smooth four-cylinder, ensures absolute riding pleasure. Even for longer rides, it offers plenty of comfort thanks to its pleasant seating position, well-padded saddle and high, wide handlebars. For those who like retro motorbikes but appreciate modern handling, the Z1 Homage is a very good choice.

authentic, beautiful retro look

very comfortable seating position

easy and comfortable to ride

no quickshifter and no driving modes (but TC adjustable)

Yamaha XSR900 2024

The Yamaha XSR900 is a sporty retro bike with a powerful three-cylinder engine and modern electronics such as lean angle-dependent traction control and cornering ABS. It impresses with its stability, agile handling and firm suspension, although it does let bumps through on longer stages. It is ideal for lovers of sporty bikes with retro charm.

Powerful engine

Quickshifter as standard

Good brakes

Electronics package

Sporty, but suitable for everyday use ergonomics

Value for money

Many accessories available ex works

Good stability at high speeds

Sporty suspension

Precise quickshifter

hard seat

low steering angle

vibrations in the medium speed range

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Kawasaki Z900 RS 2021 vs. Yamaha XSR900 2024

Overview - Kawasaki Z900 RS 2021 vs Yamaha XSR900 2024

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Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z900 RS 2021 compared to Yamaha XSR900 2024

Engine and Drive Train

Suspension Front

Suspension Rear

Chassis

Brakes Front

Brakes Rear

Assistance Systems

Dimensions and Weights

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z900 RS 2021

Yamaha XSR900 2024

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Price Kawasaki Z900 RS

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