Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe 2018 vs. Kawasaki Ninja 650 2021

Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe 2018

Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe 2018

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2021

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2021

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Overview - Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe 2018 vs Kawasaki Ninja 650 2021

Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe 2018

Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe 2018

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2021

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2021

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe 2018 compared to Kawasaki Ninja 650 2021

Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe 2018
Kawasaki Ninja 650 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore73.4 mmBore83 mm
StrokeStroke56 mmStroke60 mm
Engine powerEngine power111 HPEngine power68.2 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,000 rpm
TorqueTorque98.5 NmTorque65.7 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,500 rpmRpm at Torque7,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.8 Compression Ratio10.8
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
Throttle BoreThrottle Bore36 mmThrottle Bore36 mm
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionDigitalIgnitionDigital
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement948 ccmDisplacement649 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork
DiameterDiameter41 mmDiameter41 mm
TravelTravel120 mmTravel125 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
TravelTravel140 mmTravel130 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreload, ReboundAdjustmentPreload

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeTubular
RakeRake65 degreeRake65.5 degree
TrailTrail98 mmTrail100 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter300 mmDiameter300 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFixed caliperShock mountSemi-Schwimmsattel
TechnologyTechnologyMonoblockTechnologyPetal

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter250 mmDiameter220 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Ride by Wire, Traction controlAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width160 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,100 mmLength2,055 mm
WidthWidth845 mmWidth740 mm
HeightHeight1,190 mmHeight1,135 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,470 mmWheelbase1,410 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height820 mmSeat Height790 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)216 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)193 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity17 lFuel Tank Capacity15 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Equipment

EquipmentEquipmentLED-HeadlightsEquipmentLED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe 2018

Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe 2018

With the Z900RS Cafe, Kawasaki has launched a very successful and high-quality homage to the café racer machines from the 1970s. It combines the classic, sporty design with the ultra-modern technology of the modern era. Surprisingly, it presents itself as a pleasant-to-ride sports tourer with high utility value. This means that it will be used more often in practice than a Z900RS or similar motorbike. A big hit.

Beautiful, classic and high-quality look

balanced handling. Not nervous and not ponderous

sporty riding feel thanks to high-torque engine and sporty seating position

practical wind protection

great sport tourer feeling paired with great looks.

No shift assistant

heavier than other retro bikes in this class

seat a little too soft on long tours.

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2021

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2021

Save the sport tourer! With the Ninja 650, Kawasaki has created an exemplary representative of this class and (hopefully) solved the problem of the new generation. The stable chassis and the decent two-cylinder will delight beginners and advanced riders alike, even at a brisker pace. The front brake is a little too well intentioned, lacking a transparent pressure point despite basically good braking performance. Another plus is the TFT display, which we don't find in the competition at the moment, as well as the grown-up look, which is strongly oriented towards the larger Ninja models.

one of the last of its kind

powerful two-cylinder

comfortable seat suitable for touring

compact dimensions

beginner-friendly seat height

stable chassis

TFT display with connectivity

sporty look

Overall too dainty for tall riders

Front brake pressure point

Limited suitability for touring with two people

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe vs Kawasaki Ninja 650

Price Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe

Unfortunately, the data available to us is not sufficient to provide meaningful price information for this model.

Price Kawasaki Ninja 650

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