Yamaha R3 2021 vs. Kawasaki Z900 2020

Yamaha R3 2021

Kawasaki Z900 2020

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Technical Specifications Yamaha R3 2021 compared to Kawasaki Z900 2020

Yamaha R3 2021

Kawasaki Z900 2020

Yamaha R3 2021

Kawasaki Z900 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	68 mm	Bore	73.4 mm
Stroke	Stroke	44.1 mm	Stroke	56 mm
Engine power	Engine power	42 HP	Engine power	125.4 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	29.6 Nm	Torque	98.6 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	9,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,700 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.2	Compression Ratio	11.8
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	Transistor	Ignition	Digital
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	4
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	321 ccm	Displacement	948 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	37 mm	Diameter	41 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Travel	Travel	125 mm	Travel	140 mm

Chassis

Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube	Frame type	Double cradle
Rake	Rake	25 degree	Rake	65 degree
Trail	Trail	95 mm	Trail	105 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	298 mm	Diameter	300 mm

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	220 mm	Diameter	250 mm

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	110 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	140 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,090 mm	Length	2,070 mm
Width	Width	720 mm	Width	820 mm
Height	Height	1,135 mm	Height	1,065 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,380 mm	Wheelbase	1,450 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	780 mm	Seat Height	795 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	169 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	210 kg
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha R3 2021

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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