Kawasaki Z900 2021 vs. KTM 990 Adventure 2012

Kawasaki Z900 2021

KTM 990 Adventure 2012

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z900 2021 compared to KTM 990 Adventure 2012

Kawasaki Z900 2021

KTM 990 Adventure 2012

Kawasaki Z900 2021

KTM 990 Adventure 2012

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	73.4 mm	Bore	101 mm
Stroke	Stroke	56 mm	Stroke	62.4 mm
Engine power	Engine power	125.4 HP	Engine power	115 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,750 rpm
Torque	Torque	98.6 Nm	Torque	100 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,700 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,750 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.8	Compression Ratio	11.5
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	948 ccm	Displacement	999 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum
Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Tubular

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Fixed caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

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	90 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	21 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,450 mm	Wheelbase	1,570 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	795 mm	Seat Height	860 mm
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z900 2021

In terms of price-performance, the Kawasaki Z900 is hard to beat at the moment. With the perfectly tuned engine, the high-quality chassis components and the electronics added for 2020, this naked bike offers everything that sporty riders will be looking for. There is really nothing to complain about, except for the lack of a quickshifter option.

powerful four-cylinder

intuitive handling

good equipment

aggressive looks

value for money

No quickshifter option

competitors with 6-axis IMU electronically ahead.

KTM 990 Adventure 2012

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z900 vs KTM 990 Adventure

Price Kawasaki Z900

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