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Kawasaki Z900 RS 2021 vs. Yamaha XV 950 2014

Kawasaki Z900 RS 2021

Kawasaki Z900 RS 2021

Yamaha XV 950 2014

Yamaha XV 950 2014

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Overview - Kawasaki Z900 RS 2021 vs Yamaha XV 950 2014

Kawasaki Z900 RS 2021

Kawasaki Z900 RS 2021

Yamaha XV 950 2014

Yamaha XV 950 2014

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z900 RS 2021 compared to Yamaha XV 950 2014

Kawasaki Z900 RS 2021
Yamaha XV 950 2014
Kawasaki Z900 RS 2021
Kawasaki Z900 RS 2021
Yamaha XV 950 2014
Yamaha XV 950 2014

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore73.4 mmBore85 mm
StrokeStroke56 mmStroke83 mm
Engine powerEngine power111 HPEngine power52 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power5,500 rpm
TorqueTorque98.6 NmTorque79.5 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,500 rpmRpm at Torque3,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.8 Compression Ratio9
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionBelt
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears5
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingAir
DisplacementDisplacement948 ccmDisplacement942 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeDouble cradle

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Traction controlAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width100 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height90 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height80 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter16 inch
LengthLength2,100 mmLength2,290 mm
WidthWidth865 mmWidth830 mm
HeightHeight1,150 mmHeight1,120 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,470 mmWheelbase1,570 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height835 mmSeat Height690 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)215 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)251 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity17 lFuel Tank Capacity12 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z900 RS 2021

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 XV 950 2014

Yamaha XV 950 2014

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z900 RS vs Yamaha XV 950

Price Kawasaki Z900 RS

Model year
Current average market prices

Price Yamaha XV 950

Model year
Current average market prices

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