Kawasaki Z900 2024 vs. Yamaha R7 2023

Kawasaki Z900 2024

Kawasaki Z900 2024

Yamaha R7 2023

Yamaha R7 2023

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Overview - Kawasaki Z900 2024 vs Yamaha R7 2023

Kawasaki Z900 2024

Kawasaki Z900 2024

Yamaha R7 2023

Yamaha R7 2023

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z900 2024 compared to Yamaha R7 2023

Kawasaki Z900 2024
Yamaha R7 2023

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore73.4 mmBore80 mm
StrokeStroke56 mmStroke68.6 mm
Engine powerEngine power125 HPEngine power73.4 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,750 rpm
TorqueTorque98.6 NmTorque67 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,700 rpmRpm at Torque6,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.8 Compression Ratio11.5
DisplacementDisplacement948 ccmDisplacement689 ccm

Suspension Front

DiameterDiameter41 mmDiameter41 mm
TravelTravel120 mmTravel130 mm

Suspension Rear

TravelTravel140 mmTravel130 mm

Chassis

RakeRake65 degreeRake66.3 degree

Brakes Front

DiameterDiameter300 mmDiameter298 mm

Brakes Rear

DiameterDiameter250 mmDiameter245 mm

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,450 mmWheelbase1,395 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)212 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)188 kg

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z900 2024

Kawasaki Z900 2024

The Kawasaki Z900 may not be up to scratch when it comes to modern, lean angle-dependent electronic features, but it's relatively cheap and you shouldn't underestimate the fan base of the good old inline four - the Z900 is one of the cheapest ways to own such a great engine with just under a litre of displacement in a sporty naked bike! The higher weight is noticeable, but not massively annoying, because the handling and stability are quite alright. In terms of "outdated" electronics, the most annoying thing is the missing shift assistant, which is not even available as an option. Overall, however, the Z900 is a great naked bike with a great price-performance ratio.

Light and natural handling with high stability

silky engine with full pull from low revs

high chassis transparency, great feedback

seating position with feel-good factor

absolutely fair price.

Relatively cumbersome operation of the menu

no slope-dependent assistance systems

high weight

Yamaha R7 2023

Yamaha R7 2023

All in all, the R7 is a very good beginner's track bike that prepared me for track riding in a safe, pleasant and in no way strenuous way and accompanied me along the way. The pleasant yet track-ready ergonomics, the light weight, the fantastic tyres, brakes and suspension components and the torquey engine at low and medium revs allowed me to correct mistakes that most novice track riders make, and all without bringing me down, scaring me, scaring me or even making me throw in the towel.

CP2 engine with grunt at low and medium revs

188 kilograms ready to ride

sporty ergonomics

simple electronics package

well-tuned suspension

accessible brakes

little power in the upper rev range

no quickshifter with blipper

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z900 vs Yamaha R7

Price Kawasaki Z900

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Price Yamaha R7

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