Yamaha FZ-8N 2010 vs. Kawasaki Z900 2020

Yamaha FZ-8N 2010

Kawasaki Z900 2020

Overview - Yamaha FZ-8N 2010 vs Kawasaki Z900 2020

Yamaha FZ-8N 2010

Kawasaki Z900 2020

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Technical Specifications Yamaha FZ-8N 2010 compared to Kawasaki Z900 2020

Yamaha FZ-8N 2010

Kawasaki Z900 2020

Yamaha FZ-8N 2010

Kawasaki Z900 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	68 mm	Bore	73.4 mm
Stroke	Stroke	53.6 mm	Stroke	56 mm
Engine power	Engine power	106 HP	Engine power	125.4 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	82 Nm	Torque	98.6 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,700 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12	Compression Ratio	11.8
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
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
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	779 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
Shock mount	Shock mount	Deflection	Shock mount	Deflection

Chassis

Frame type	Frame type	Deltabox	Frame type	Double cradle

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Actuation	Actuation	Hydraulic	Actuation	Hydraulic

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Traction control

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	2,140 mm	Length	2,070 mm
Width	Width	770 mm	Width	820 mm
Height	Height	1,065 mm	Height	1,065 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,460 mm	Wheelbase	1,450 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	815 mm	Seat Height	795 mm
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha FZ-8N 2010

Freely following the philosophical-optimistic view that the glass is not half empty but half full, at Yamaha you don't have to decide AGAINST two, but FOR one. In any case, the FZ8 has enough potential to become the golden mean in the circle of free-body bikes.

Sporty engine performance

beefy appearance

pleasant driving feel

relatively fast.

Exhaust canister convinces optically negative.

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