Kawasaki Z1000 2009 vs. Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special VRSCDX 2017

Kawasaki Z1000 2009

Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special VRSCDX 2017

Overview - Kawasaki Z1000 2009 vs Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special VRSCDX 2017

Kawasaki Z1000 2009

Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special VRSCDX 2017

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z1000 2009 compared to Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special VRSCDX 2017

Kawasaki Z1000 2009

Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special VRSCDX 2017

Kawasaki Z1000 2009

Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special VRSCDX 2017

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	77.2 mm	Bore	105 mm
Stroke	Stroke	50.9 mm	Stroke	72 mm
Engine power	Engine power	125 HP	Engine power	122 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	98.7 Nm	Torque	111 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,200 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,250 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.2	Compression Ratio	11.5
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	5
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	953 ccm	Displacement	1,247 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Central tube	Frame type	Double cradle

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch
Width	Width	780 mm	Width	890 mm
Height	Height	1,065 mm	Height	1,065 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,445 mm	Wheelbase	1,702 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	820 mm	Seat Height	675 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	18.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	18.9 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z1000 2009

Kawasaki did well to rethink and rebuild the Z1000 from the ground up. It was given a dark soul whose roots lie in the (un)good old days, but it seems more genuine and cohesive thanks to its independent development. Kawa did justice to itself and the wishes of its customers to a high degree. All in all, a courageous product for courageous riders.

Relatively much power

powerful appearance

much comfort

optimal chassis

acceptable price.

Uncontrollable instrument unit

partial manual force present.

Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special VRSCDX 2017

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z1000 vs Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special VRSCDX

Price Kawasaki Z1000

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Kawasaki Z1000 2009 vs. Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special VRSCDX 2017

Overview - Kawasaki Z1000 2009 vs Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special VRSCDX 2017