Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2026 vs. Yamaha R7 2026

Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2026

Yamaha R7 2026

Overview - Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2026 vs Yamaha R7 2026

Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2026

Yamaha R7 2026

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2026 compared to Yamaha R7 2026

Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2026

Yamaha R7 2026

Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2026

Yamaha R7 2026

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	73.4 mm	Bore	80 mm
Stroke	Stroke	56 mm	Stroke	68.6 mm
Engine power	Engine power	95 HP	Engine power	73.4 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,200 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,750 rpm
Torque	Torque	92.8 Nm	Torque	67 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	72 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.8	Compression Ratio	11.5
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping, Clutch systems
Ignition	Ignition	Digital	Ignition	Transistor
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
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	689 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	41 mm	Diameter	41 mm
Travel	Travel	120 mm	Travel	120 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	140 mm	Travel	121 mm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Twin Tube
Trail	Trail	110 mm	Trail	91 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	300 mm	Diameter	298 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	Petal	Technology	radial

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	250 mm	Diameter	245 mm

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Cruise control, Traction control, Modern electronics	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Launch-Control, Quickshifter, Shift assistant with blipper, Traction control, Anti-wheelie, Freely configurable riding modes, Modern electronics, Slide Control, IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit), Cornering 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	2,065 mm	Length	2,070 mm
Width	Width	830 mm	Width	725 mm
Height	Height	1,075 mm	Height	1,160 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,450 mm	Wheelbase	1,395 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	830 mm	Seat Height	830 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	213 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	189 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display, Modern electronics, Lighting	Equipment	LED-Headlights, Lighting

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2026

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Yamaha R7 2026

So anyone who isn’t looking for a horsepower monster but prefers easy handling and good feedback is likely to get a lot of enjoyment out of the new R7. With its very solid build, attractive colour options, smooth-running engine and comprehensive electronics, this little supersport bike is sure to win over plenty of fans. And the very reasonable entry-level price of €11,499 will certainly help.

Easy to handle

Good electronics

Good brakes

Price

Seating position for taller riders

Automatic gearbox a bit temperamental under partial load

Lack of power

Price Comparison Average Market Price Kawasaki Z900 70kW vs Yamaha R7

Price Kawasaki Z900 70kW

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Price Yamaha R7

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