Husqvarna Nuda 900 R 2012 vs. Kawasaki Z900 2017

Husqvarna Nuda 900 R 2012

Kawasaki Z900 2017

Technical Specifications Husqvarna Nuda 900 R 2012 compared to Kawasaki Z900 2017

Husqvarna Nuda 900 R 2012

Kawasaki Z900 2017

Husqvarna Nuda 900 R 2012

Kawasaki Z900 2017

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	84 mm	Bore	73.4 mm
Stroke	Stroke	81 mm	Stroke	56 mm
Engine power	Engine power	105 HP	Engine power	125.4 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	100 Nm	Torque	98.6 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,700 rpm
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Displacement	Displacement	898 ccm	Displacement	948 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock

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	Single 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
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,495 mm	Wheelbase	1,450 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	885 mm	Seat Height	795 mm
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Husqvarna Nuda 900 R 2012

Even after more than 10 years since its launch, the Husqvarna Nuda 900 continues to inspire as the ultimate fun bike, especially in the R version. Its greatest strengths are its emotional, powerful yet precisely controllable engine, the dreamlike sound it produces, a potent suspension and its agile handling. As a sporty naked bike, it does not focus much on comfort and its long travel and high seat can cause problems for people with short legs. The biggest challenges, however, are its rarity at the time of purchase and then the lack of a manufacturer who feels responsible for spare parts and service.

Erotic design

Highly developed engine

High power

Smooth engine

Low fuel consumption

Versatile vehicle geometry

Agile steering behaviour

Potent suspension

Divine sound

Stable price

High seat height

Rare on the used market, therefore quite expensive

Difficult to find spare parts due to lack of support from BMW or KTM

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!)

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Husqvarna Nuda 900 R vs Kawasaki Z900

Price Husqvarna Nuda 900 R

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