2024 YAMAHA XSR900 GP vs KAWASAKI Z900RS SE
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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 YAMAHA XSR900 GP 83.5 cm Lowest seat here
- KAWASAKI Z900RS SE 84.5 cm Tallest 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 111 hp (KAWASAKI Z900RS SE) up to 119 hp (2024 YAMAHA XSR900 GP).
- Torque spans 93 Nm (2024 YAMAHA XSR900 GP) up to 98.5 Nm (KAWASAKI Z900RS SE).
- Weight spans 200 kg (2024 YAMAHA XSR900 GP) to 215 kg (KAWASAKI Z900RS SE).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | YAMAHA XSR900 GP | KAWASAKI Z900RS SE |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | YAMAHA | KAWASAKI |
| Model | YAMAHA XSR900 GP | KAWASAKI Z900RS SE |
| Engine size | 900cc | 900cc |
| Power | 119hp | 111hp |
| Torque | 93nm. | 98.5nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 3 cylinders, 12 valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves |
| Weight | 200kg | 215kg |
| Front brake | Hydraulic dual disc brake, Ø 298 mm | Twin semi-floating 300 mm discs. Caliper: Twin Brembo M4 radial mounted, monoblock, opposed 4-piston |
| Rear brake | Hydraulic single disc brake, Ø 245 mm | 250 mm single disc. Caliper: Single-piston |
| Seat height (cm) | 83.5cm | 84.5cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) Tubeless (Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S23) | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) |
| Rear tyre | 180/55ZR17M/C (73W) Tubeless (Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S23) | 180/55ZR17M/C (73W) |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Fully Adjustable KYB Telescopic fork | 41 mm inverted fork, compression and rebound damping, and adjustable spring preload |
| Rear suspension | Fully Adjustable KYB (Link type suspension), Swingarm | Horizontal Back-link, rebound damping, and adjustable spring preload gas-charged shock |
| Motorcycle type | Supersport | Naked |
| Top speed | 260km/h | 240km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 14 L – 6 L/100km | 17 L – 7 L/100km |
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| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $13000 | $12349 |
| Brand price lists | View YAMAHA price list | View KAWASAKI price list |
| Extra features | -Yamaha Ride Control YRC and 6-axis IMU, Cruise Control, QuickShifter, A&S Clutch,
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-Slipper Clutch -KTRC (Kawasaki Traction Control) -Dual Throttle Valves |
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2024 YAMAHA XSR900 GP vs 2023 KAWASAKI Z900RS SE: listed specifications
The 2024 YAMAHA XSR900 GP and 2023 KAWASAKI Z900RS SE are closely matched in displacement, while the XSR900 GP has more peak power, and the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight, and the Z900RS SE has more torque.
Engine displacement
XSR900 GP and Z900RS SE have very similar engine displacement (900 cc vs 900 cc).
Peak power
XSR900 GP has a modest listed power advantage (119 hp vs 111 hp).
Torque
Z900RS SE has a modest listed torque advantage (98.5 Nm vs 93 Nm).
Listed top speed
XSR900 GP has a modest listed top-speed advantage (260 km/h vs 240 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
XSR900 GP has a modest listed weight advantage (200 kg vs 215 kg). XSR900 GP and Z900RS SE have very similar seat heights (83.5 cm vs 84.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in peak power, torque, listed top speed and weight, while displacement and seat height remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of YAMAHA XSR900 GP vs KAWASAKI Z900RS SE?
YAMAHA XSR900 GP is listed at 260 km/h (162 mph) vs 240 km/h (149 mph) for KAWASAKI Z900RS SE.
Which has more horsepower, YAMAHA XSR900 GP or KAWASAKI Z900RS SE?
YAMAHA XSR900 GP has 119 hp compared with 111 hp on the KAWASAKI Z900RS SE.
Which is lighter, YAMAHA XSR900 GP or KAWASAKI Z900RS SE?
YAMAHA XSR900 GP is lighter at 200 kg vs 215 kg for KAWASAKI Z900RS SE.
Which is better, YAMAHA XSR900 GP or KAWASAKI Z900RS SE?
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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