Kawasaki Z900 2018 vs. Honda NC700S 2012

Kawasaki Z900 2018

Honda NC700S 2012

Overview - Kawasaki Z900 2018 vs Honda NC700S 2012

Kawasaki Z900 2018

Honda NC700S 2012

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z900 2018 compared to Honda NC700S 2012

Kawasaki Z900 2018

Honda NC700S 2012

Kawasaki Z900 2018

Honda NC700S 2012

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	73.4 mm	Bore	73 mm
Stroke	Stroke	56 mm	Stroke	80 mm
Engine power	Engine power	125.4 HP	Engine power	48 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	6,250 rpm
Torque	Torque	98.6 Nm	Torque	62 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,700 rpm	Rpm at Torque	4,750 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.8	Compression Ratio	10.7
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	Digital	Ignition	Digital, Transistor
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Dual-clutch
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	670 ccm

Suspension Rear

Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Shock mount	Shock mount	Deflection	Shock mount	Deflection

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Twin Tube, Tubular

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Three 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	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,070 mm	Length	2,195 mm
Width	Width	820 mm	Width	760 mm
Height	Height	1,065 mm	Height	1,130 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,450 mm	Wheelbase	1,525 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	795 mm	Seat Height	790 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	210 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	211 kg
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A2

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z900 2018

In the hotly contested naked bike segment, the Z900 plays right at the front. Above all, its engine is absolutely terrific, runs incredibly silky and offers rich power in all rev regions - as befits a Japanese four-cylinder. Its sporty, aggressive appearance matches this. It does without electronic bells and whistles, but still conveys a lot of confidence when chasing corners, braking and accelerating out of them. The low seat is especially beneficial for smaller riders, but taller riders might miss a flatter knee angle on long distances. The low weight and compactness make the Z900 particularly agile and easy to handle. A sporting cannon that is also extremely appealing in terms of price

Powerful and silky engine

great sound

chassis

sharp, sporty look

low seating position

easy handling and manoeuvrability.

Lack of traction control

Knee angle strenuous for tall riders in the long run

Honda NC700S 2012

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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