Which bike is better Kawasaki Ninja 1000 or Kawasaki Z900?

According to our average user rating, Kawasaki Z900 has a score of 4.9/5 while Kawasaki Ninja 1000 is rated 4.0/5.

Which bike among Kawasaki Ninja 1000 and Kawasaki Z900 is cheaper?

Kawasaki Z900 is the cheapest among these bikes.

Which bike is heavier Kawasaki Ninja 1000 or Kawasaki Z900?

Kawasaki Ninja 1000 is heavier (238 kg) than Kawasaki Z900 (212 kg).

Kawasaki Ninja 1000 vs Kawasaki Z900

BikeWale brings you comparison of Kawasaki Ninja 1000 and Kawasaki Z900. The ex-showroom price of Kawasaki Ninja 1000 is ₹ 11,86,210 and Kawasaki Z900 is ₹ 8,84,247. Kawasaki Ninja 1000 is available in 2 colours and 1 variant and Kawasaki Z900 is available in 2 colours and 1 variant. Apart from prices, you can also find comparison of these bikes based on displacement, mileage, performance, and many more parameters. Comparison between these bikes have been carried out to help users make correct buying decision between Kawasaki Ninja 1000 and Kawasaki Z900.

Ninja 1000 vs Z900 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Ninja 1000	Z900
Price	₹ 11,86,210	₹ 8,84,247
Capacity	1043 cc	948 cc
Power	140.13 bhp @ 10000 rpm	123.64 bhp @ 9500 rpm
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Kawasaki
Ninja 1000

Version
SX

Avg. Ex-showroom
₹ 11,86,210

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Kawasaki
Z900

Version
Standard

Avg. Ex-showroom
₹ 8,84,247

On-road price
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Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	140.13 bhp @ 10,000 rpm	123.64 bhp @ 9,500 rpm
Max Torque	111 Nm @ 8,000 rpm	98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm
Emission Standard Emission standards indicate the output from the exhaust that is permissible in a country.	BS-VI	BS-VI
Displacement (cc)	1,043	948
Cylinders	4	4
Bore (mm)	77	73.4
Stroke (mm)	56	56
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Compression Ratio	11.8:1	11.8:1
Ignition	Digital	Digital
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	1	1
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Transmission	6 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual
Transmission Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Gear Shifting Pattern Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 5 Up	1 Down 5 Up
Clutch	Wet Multiplate	Wet Multi-Disc
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	19	17
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres) These are estimated figures	2.9	2.6
Riding Range (Km) Maximum distance a petrol bike can travel on a full fuel tank and an electric bike can travel on a full charge	--	--
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	--	--
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl) BikeWale collects mileage information from bike owners to provide you with the actual mileage that you might get.	--	--
Top Speed (Kmph) These are estimated figures	244	195

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension


Braking System CBS, IBS, SBT, UBS, HBS - Combined braking of both front and rear wheel \| ABS - Anti-lock braking system which can be just for front wheel (single channel) or both wheels (dual channel) or can be switched off (switchable) \| E-ABS - Electronic assisted braking system \| Standard - Cable operated	Dual Channel ABS	Dual Channel ABS
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	300	300
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	250	250
Calliper Type	Front-4-Piston , Rear-Single Piston Calliper	Front-4-Piston , Rear-Single Piston Calliper
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
Front Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Front Tyre Size	120/70, ZR17M/C (58W)	120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
Rear Tyre Size	190/50, ZR17M/C (73W)	180/55ZR17M/C (73W)
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres	Yes	Yes
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	36	36
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	42	42
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	36	36
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	42	42
Front Suspension	ø41 mm inverted fork with compression and rebound damping and spring preload adjustability	ø41 mm inverted fork with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability/120 mm
Rear Suspension	Horizontal Back-link, gas-charged rear shock with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability	Horizontal Back-link with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability/140 mm

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	238	212
Overall Length (mm)	2,100	2,070
Overall Width (mm)	825	825
Overall Height (mm)	1,190	1,080
Wheelbase (mm)	1,440	1,455
Ground Clearance (mm)	135	145
Seat Height (mm)	835	820
Chassis Type	Twin-tube, Aluminium	Trellis, high tensile steel

Manufacturer Warranty


Standard Warranty (Year) (Year)	2	2
Standard Warranty (Kilometers) Standard Warranty (Kilometers)	30000 Kilometers	30000 Kilometers

features


Odometer	Digital	Digital
DRLs (Daytime running lights)	Yes	Yes
Mobile App Connectivity	Yes	Yes
GPS & Navigation	No	Yes
USB charging port	No	No
Front storage box	No	No
Under seat storage	No	No
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Stand Alarm	Yes	Yes
Stepped Seat	Yes	Yes
No. of Tripmeters	2	2
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	Yes
Pillion Backrest	No	No
Pillion Grabrail	Yes	Yes
Pillion Seat	Yes	Yes
Pillion Footrest	Yes	Yes
Digital Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start
Shift Light	Yes	Yes
Killswitch	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Battery	Maintenance Free	Maintenance Free
Headlight Type	LED Head Lamp	LED Head Lamp
Brake/Tail Light	LED Tail Lamp	LED Tail Lamp
Turn Signal	Yes	Yes
Pass Light	Yes	Yes
Additional features	Integrated Riding Modes (Sport, Road, Rain)	K-CARE, KTRC (Kawasaki Traction Control), Integrated Riding Modes (Sport, Road, Rain)

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- The 1000cc engine offers outstanding performance
- Comfortable for long distances
- Overall ergonomics is very comfortable
- 900cc engine is packed with performance
- Comfortable riding position
- Priced really well
Could be better
- Is slightly heavy for city riding
- Service reach is limited
- Can be a handful to maneuver through city traffic
- Feels top heavy

Colors


Available Colours	Metallic Matte Graphenesteel Gray Emerald Blazed Green	Metallic Spark Black Candy Lime Green Type 3

Reviews


Overall rating	4.0(6 ratings) 4 reviews	4.9(20 ratings) 4 reviews

Performance Parameters


Visual Appeal	4.8	5.0
Reliability	4.5	5.0
Performance	4.5	5.0
Service Experience	4.5	5.0
Maintenance cost	3.3	4.3
Extra Features	4.8	4.7

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FAQs About Ninja 1000 & Z900

Q: Which bike is better Kawasaki Ninja 1000 or Kawasaki Z900?

A: According to our average user rating, Kawasaki Z900 has a score of 4.9/5 while Kawasaki Ninja 1000 is rated 4.0/5.
Q: Which bike among Kawasaki Ninja 1000 and Kawasaki Z900 is cheaper?

A: Kawasaki Z900 is the cheapest among these bikes.
Q: Which bike is heavier Kawasaki Ninja 1000 or Kawasaki Z900?

A: Kawasaki Ninja 1000 is heavier (238 kg) than Kawasaki Z900 (212 kg).