2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R vs KAWASAKI Z900
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Technical score (estimate)
Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.
Usage fit (estimate)
Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.
City / commute
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- 2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 83 cm Tallest seat here
- KAWASAKI Z900 82 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 1 cm.
Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).
Auto summary from specs
Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.
- Power spans 122 hp (2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R) up to 125 hp (KAWASAKI Z900).
- Torque spans 69 Nm (2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R) up to 98.6 Nm (KAWASAKI Z900).
- Weight spans 198 kg (2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R) to 212 kg (KAWASAKI Z900).
- Displacement spans 600 cc (2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R) to 900 cc (KAWASAKI Z900).
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| Specification | Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R | KAWASAKI Z900 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | KAWASAKI | KAWASAKI |
| Model | Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R | KAWASAKI Z900 |
| Engine size | 600cc | 900cc |
| Power | 122hp | 125hp |
| Torque | 69nm. | 98.6nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves |
| Weight | 198kg | 212kg |
| Front brake | 310 mm semi-floating discs, Nissin monobloc 4-piston radial calipers | 300 mm dual disc, 4-piston caliper |
| Rear brake | 220 mm disc, 1-piston caliper | 250 mm single disc, single-piston caliper |
| Seat height (cm) | 83cm | 82cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70-17 | 120/70ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 180/55-17 | 180/55ZR17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Showa 41 mm inverted fork (SFF-BP), fully adjustable, 120 mm travel | 41 mm inverted fork, continuously adjustable compression and rebound damping, and spring preload adjustable |
| Rear suspension | Showa gas-charged shock with piggyback reservoir, fully adjustable, 151 mm travel | Horizontal back-link, continuously adjustable rebound damping, spring preload, and preload adjustability |
| Motorcycle type | Supersport | Adventure |
| Top speed | 280km/h | 240km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 17 L – 8 L/100km | 17 L – 6 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $15000 | $9899 |
| Brand price lists | View KAWASAKI price list | View KAWASAKI price list |
| Extra features | – 4.3" TFT screen with speedometer, tachometer, odometer, gear indicator, fuel gauge, engine temperature, dual trip meters, range, current and average fuel consumption, clock – LED lights |
-Assist Slipper Clutch -Economical Riding Indicator |
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2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R vs 2023 KAWASAKI Z900: listed specifications
The 2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R and 2023 KAWASAKI Z900 are closely matched in peak power, while the Ninja ZX-6R has the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight, and the Z900 has more displacement and torque.
Engine displacement
Z900 has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (900 cc vs 600 cc).
Peak power
Ninja ZX-6R and Z900 have very similar peak power (122 hp vs 125 hp).
Torque
Z900 has a clear listed torque advantage (98.6 Nm vs 69 Nm).
Listed top speed
Ninja ZX-6R has a clear listed top-speed advantage (280 km/h vs 240 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
Ninja ZX-6R has a modest listed weight advantage (198 kg vs 212 kg). Ninja ZX-6R and Z900 have very similar seat heights (83 cm vs 82 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, torque, listed top speed and weight, while peak power and seat height remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R vs KAWASAKI Z900?
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R is listed at 280 km/h (174 mph) vs 240 km/h (149 mph) for KAWASAKI Z900.
Which has more horsepower, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R or KAWASAKI Z900?
KAWASAKI Z900 has 125 hp compared with 122 hp on the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R.
Which is lighter, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R or KAWASAKI Z900?
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R is lighter at 198 kg vs 212 kg for KAWASAKI Z900.
Which is better, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R or KAWASAKI Z900?
It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.
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