KAWASAKI Z900 vs 2025 Honda NT1100MT

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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.

Top on paper
KAWASAKI Z900
65 pts
2025 Honda NT1100MT
35 pts

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

Best fit here
KAWASAKI Z900
60 pts
2025 Honda NT1100MT
43.6 pts

Touring / long rides

KAWASAKI Z900
41.2 pts
Best fit here
2025 Honda NT1100MT
80.4 pts

Sporty riding

Best fit here
KAWASAKI Z900
56.3 pts
2025 Honda NT1100MT
42.7 pts

New rider friendly

Best fit here
KAWASAKI Z900
58.2 pts
2025 Honda NT1100MT
41.8 pts

Seat height (cm)

Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.

  • KAWASAKI Z900 82 cm Lowest seat here
  • 2025 Honda NT1100MT 82 cm Lowest seat here

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 102 hp (2025 Honda NT1100MT) up to 125 hp (KAWASAKI Z900).
  • Torque spans 98.6 Nm (KAWASAKI Z900) up to 112 Nm (2025 Honda NT1100MT).
  • Weight spans 212 kg (KAWASAKI Z900) to 250 kg (2025 Honda NT1100MT).
  • Displacement spans 900 cc (KAWASAKI Z900) to 1100 cc (2025 Honda NT1100MT).
Specification KAWASAKI Z900 2025 Honda NT1100MT
Brand KAWASAKI HONDA
Model KAWASAKI Z900 2025 Honda NT1100MT
Engine size 900cc Above 1000cc
Power 125hp 102hp
Torque 98.6nm. 112nm.
Cylinders / valves 4 cylinders, 16 valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves
Weight 212kg 250kg
Front brake 300 mm dual disc, 4-piston caliper Radially mounted four-piston brake caliper, 310 mm floating dual discs
Rear brake 250 mm single disc, single-piston caliper Single-piston caliper, 256 mm single disc
Seat height (cm) 82cm 82cm
Front tyre 120/70ZR17 120/70ZR17 M/C (58W)
Rear tyre 180/55ZR17 180/55R17 M/C (73W)
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension 41 mm inverted fork, continuously adjustable compression and rebound damping, and spring preload adjustable Showa 43 mm inverted fork, adjustable preload, 150 mm travel
Rear suspension Horizontal back-link, continuously adjustable rebound damping, spring preload, and preload adjustability Showa mono-shock, adjustable preload, 150 mm travel
Motorcycle type Adventure Touring
Top speed 240km/h 255km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 17 L – 6 L/100km 20.2 L – 6 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $9899 $25000
Brand price lists View KAWASAKI price list View HONDA price list
Extra features

-Assist Slipper Clutch

-Economical Riding Indicator

– LCD display with speedometer, odometer, gear indicator
– 6.5" TFT touchscreen with speedometer, tachometer, gear indicator, fuel gauge, two trip meters, instant and average consumption, clock
– Smartphone connectivity, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto

– LED lights, self-canceling indicators, emergency braking lights. Optional: fog lights
– Riding modes, cornering traction control, wheelie control, power modes, engine brake control
– Cruise control, USB port, 12v socket, heated grips, panniers (37/36 litres, left/right), centre stand, lithium-ion battery

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2023 KAWASAKI Z900 vs 2025 Honda NT1100MT: listed specifications

The 2023 KAWASAKI Z900 and 2025 Honda NT1100MT differ on the listed specifications: the Z900 has more peak power, and a lower listed weight, and the NT1100MT has more displacement and torque, and the higher listed top speed.

Engine displacement

NT1100MT has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (1100 cc vs 900 cc).

Peak power

Z900 has a clear listed power advantage (125 hp vs 102 hp).

Torque

NT1100MT has a modest listed torque advantage (112 Nm vs 98.6 Nm).

Listed top speed

NT1100MT has a modest listed top-speed advantage (255 km/h vs 240 km/h).

Cooling

Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.

Weight and seat height

Z900 is notably lighter on the listed weight (212 kg vs 250 kg). Z900 and NT1100MT have very similar seat heights (82 cm vs 82 cm).

Conclusion

The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed and weight, while seat height remains relatively close.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of KAWASAKI Z900 vs 2025 Honda NT1100MT?

2025 Honda NT1100MT is listed at 255 km/h (158 mph) vs 240 km/h (149 mph) for KAWASAKI Z900.

Which has more horsepower, KAWASAKI Z900 or 2025 Honda NT1100MT?

KAWASAKI Z900 has 125 hp compared with 102 hp on the 2025 Honda NT1100MT.

Which is lighter, KAWASAKI Z900 or 2025 Honda NT1100MT?

KAWASAKI Z900 is lighter at 212 kg vs 250 kg for 2025 Honda NT1100MT.

Which is better, KAWASAKI Z900 or 2025 Honda NT1100MT?

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.