Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special VRSCDX 2014 vs. Kawasaki Z900 RS 2021

Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special VRSCDX 2014

Kawasaki Z900 RS 2021

Overview - Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special VRSCDX 2014 vs Kawasaki Z900 RS 2021

Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special VRSCDX 2014

Kawasaki Z900 RS 2021

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special VRSCDX 2014 compared to Kawasaki Z900 RS 2021

Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special VRSCDX 2014

Kawasaki Z900 RS 2021

Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special VRSCDX 2014

Kawasaki Z900 RS 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	105 mm	Bore	73.4 mm
Stroke	Stroke	72 mm	Stroke	56 mm
Engine power	Engine power	122 HP	Engine power	111 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	111 Nm	Torque	98.6 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.5	Compression Ratio	10.8
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	Transistor	Ignition	Digital
Transmission	Transmission	Belt	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	5	Number of gears	6
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,247 ccm	Displacement	948 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Tubular

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	Four pistons	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	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	240 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	40 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,440 mm	Length	2,100 mm
Width	Width	890 mm	Width	865 mm
Height	Height	1,065 mm	Height	1,150 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,705 mm	Wheelbase	1,470 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	675 mm	Seat Height	835 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	18.9 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special VRSCDX 2014

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Kawasaki Z900 RS 2021

A timelessly beautiful motorbike, the Z 900 RS. Its heart, the powerful and silky-smooth four-cylinder, ensures absolute riding pleasure. Even for longer rides, it offers plenty of comfort thanks to its pleasant seating position, well-padded saddle and high, wide handlebars. For those who like retro motorbikes but appreciate modern handling, the Z1 Homage is a very good choice.

authentic, beautiful retro look

very comfortable seating position

easy and comfortable to ride

no quickshifter and no driving modes (but TC adjustable)