Kawasaki Z900 2020 vs. Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2009

Kawasaki Z900 2020

Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2009

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z900 2020 compared to Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2009

Kawasaki Z900 2020

Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2009

Kawasaki Z900 2020

Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	73.4 mm	Bore	98 mm
Stroke	Stroke	56 mm	Stroke	66 mm
Engine power	Engine power	125.4 HP	Engine power	94 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	98.6 Nm	Torque	98 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,700 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.8	Compression Ratio	9.8
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	948 ccm	Displacement	996 ccm

Brakes Front

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

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Three pistons

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	17 inch
Length	Length	2,070 mm	Length	2,305 mm
Width	Width	820 mm	Width	925 mm
Height	Height	1,065 mm	Height	1,465 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,450 mm	Wheelbase	1,555 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	795 mm	Seat Height	838 mm
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z900 2020

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, even if the option of a quickshifter would have been a nice extra. Apart from that: great shot, Kawasaki!

powerful four-cylinder

great handling

good equipment

aggressive looks

value for money

Menu navigation somewhat tiring

missing quickshifter option

Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2009

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z900 vs Honda XL 1000 V Varadero

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