Kawasaki Z900 2021 vs. Suzuki GSX-R 600 2009

Kawasaki Z900 2021

Suzuki GSX-R 600 2009

Overview - Kawasaki Z900 2021 vs Suzuki GSX-R 600 2009

Kawasaki Z900 2021

Suzuki GSX-R 600 2009

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Details

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z900 2021 compared to Suzuki GSX-R 600 2009

Kawasaki Z900 2021

Suzuki GSX-R 600 2009

Kawasaki Z900 2021

Suzuki GSX-R 600 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	73.4 mm	Bore	67 mm
Stroke	Stroke	56 mm	Stroke	42.5 mm
Engine power	Engine power	125.4 HP	Engine power	92 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	13,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	98.6 Nm	Torque	68.6 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,700 rpm	Rpm at Torque	11,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.8	Compression Ratio	12.8
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Displacement	Displacement	948 ccm	Displacement	599 ccm

Suspension Front

Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Twin-Spar

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons

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	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,070 mm	Length	2,040 mm
Width	Width	820 mm	Width	715 mm
Height	Height	1,065 mm	Height	1,125 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,450 mm	Wheelbase	1,400 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	795 mm	Seat Height	810 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.

Suzuki GSX-R 600 2009

The new bike is definitely not just a model update, but a noticeably better overall concept, even for hobby riders, which is more enjoyable than any previous 600.

Relatively low overall weight

easy handling

good-sounding power unit

precise braking system

quiet, stable chassis.

Somewhat suboptimal in the high rev range

inappropriate design.