HONDA XL750 TRANSALP 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.
- HONDA XL750 TRANSALP 85.5 cm Tallest seat here
- KAWASAKI Z900 82 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 3.5 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 90 hp (HONDA XL750 TRANSALP) up to 125 hp (KAWASAKI Z900).
- Torque spans 74.6 Nm (HONDA XL750 TRANSALP) up to 98.6 Nm (KAWASAKI Z900).
- Weight spans 208 kg (HONDA XL750 TRANSALP) to 212 kg (KAWASAKI Z900).
- Displacement spans 750 cc (HONDA XL750 TRANSALP) to 900 cc (KAWASAKI Z900).
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| Specification | HONDA XL750 TRANSALP | KAWASAKI Z900 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | HONDA | KAWASAKI |
| Model | HONDA XL750 TRANSALP | KAWASAKI Z900 |
| Engine size | 750cc | 900cc |
| Power | 90hp | 125hp |
| Torque | 74.6nm. | 98.6nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves |
| Weight | 208kg | 212kg |
| Front brake | Dual 310mm x 4.5mm ‘Wave’ Discs with Axial Mounted 2 Piston Calipers | 300 mm dual disc, 4-piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Single 256mm x 6.0mm ‘Wave’ Disc is Operated by a Single-Piston Caliper | 250 mm single disc, single-piston caliper |
| Seat height (cm) | 85.5cm | 82cm |
| Front tyre | 90/90 - 21 M/C 54H | 120/70ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 150/70 - R 18 M/C 70H | 180/55ZR17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Showa 43mm SFF-CA USD – 200mm Travel | 41 mm inverted fork, continuously adjustable compression and rebound damping, and spring preload adjustable |
| Rear suspension | Pro-Link system w/ single Showa remote-reservoir shock; 7.5 in. travel | Horizontal back-link, continuously adjustable rebound damping, spring preload, and preload adjustability |
| Motorcycle type | Adventure | Adventure |
| Top speed | 220km/h | 240km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 17 L – 6 L/100km | 17 L – 6 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $9999 | $9899 |
| Brand price lists | View HONDA price list | View KAWASAKI price list |
| Extra features | -5-inch TFT color display, Assist and slipper clutch, Honda Smartphone Voice Control system (HSVCS) -The Throttle By Wire (TBW), Emergency stop signal, Four levels of Engine Power and three of Engine Brake -Four default rider modes; SPORT, STANDARD, RAIN and GRAVEL |
-Assist Slipper Clutch -Economical Riding Indicator |
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2023 HONDA XL750 TRANSALP vs 2023 KAWASAKI Z900: listed specifications
The 2023 HONDA XL750 TRANSALP and 2023 KAWASAKI Z900 are closely matched in weight, while the Z900 has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
Z900 has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (900 cc vs 750 cc).
Peak power
Z900 has a clear listed power advantage (125 hp vs 90 hp).
Torque
Z900 has a clear listed torque advantage (98.6 Nm vs 74.6 Nm).
Listed top speed
Z900 has a modest listed top-speed advantage (240 km/h vs 220 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
XL750 TRANSALP and Z900 have very similar listed weights (208 kg vs 212 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: XL750 TRANSALP is listed higher (85.5 cm) than Z900 (82 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed and seat height, while weight remains relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of HONDA XL750 TRANSALP vs KAWASAKI Z900?
KAWASAKI Z900 is listed at 240 km/h (149 mph) vs 220 km/h (137 mph) for HONDA XL750 TRANSALP.
Which has more horsepower, HONDA XL750 TRANSALP or KAWASAKI Z900?
KAWASAKI Z900 has 125 hp compared with 90 hp on the HONDA XL750 TRANSALP.
Which is lighter, HONDA XL750 TRANSALP or KAWASAKI Z900?
HONDA XL750 TRANSALP is lighter at 208 kg vs 212 kg for KAWASAKI Z900.
Which is better, HONDA XL750 TRANSALP 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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