Kawasaki Z900 2017 vs. Yamaha R1 2009

Kawasaki Z900 2017

Kawasaki Z900 2017

Yamaha R1 2009

Yamaha R1 2009

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Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z900 2017 compared to Yamaha R1 2009

Kawasaki Z900 2017
Yamaha R1 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore73.4 mmBore78 mm
StrokeStroke56 mmStroke52.2 mm
Engine powerEngine power125.4 HPEngine power182 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power12,500 rpm
TorqueTorque98.6 NmTorque115.5 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,700 rpmRpm at Torque10,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.8 Compression Ratio12.7
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement948 ccmDisplacement998 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameAluminium
Frame typeFrame typeDouble cradleFrame typeDeltabox

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,070 mmLength2,070 mm
WidthWidth820 mmWidth715 mm
HeightHeight1,065 mmHeight1,130 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,450 mmWheelbase1,415 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height795 mmSeat Height835 mm
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z900 2017

Kawasaki Z900 2017

An incredibly well-designed motorbike. A lot of test work and attention to detail went into it. It has exactly the right power, exactly the right chassis and exactly the right look. An all-round successful naked bike that will make you happy for a long time. If you like, you can ride it simply and faithfully, but if you want, you can also ride it really fast and it wheels like hell. Great!

Ingenious nakedbike chassis

superb looks

engine responds super fine, revs up willingly and has a perfectly dimensioned torque

optimum intersection of performance, price and practical use

Knee angle very narrow for tall people (order another seat!)

Yamaha R1 2009

Yamaha R1 2009

Of course, the new R1 engine also passed all the tough Yamaha stress tests and comes with the same guarantees as other Yamaha motorbikes. Because until now, it was precisely the issues of durability and reliability that prevented series production of such an engine.

Sophisticated sound

good feeling for power delivery

easy handling

hydraulic spring preload

high level of workmanship.

Suboptimal seating position

somewhat difficult cornering over long distances.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z900 vs Yamaha R1

Price Kawasaki Z900

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Price Yamaha R1

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