KAWASAKI Z900RS SE vs 2024 QJ MOTOR SRT 800 S

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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 Z900RS SE
100 pts
2024 QJ MOTOR SRT 800 S
0 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

KAWASAKI Z900RS SE
52.8 pts
Best fit here
2024 QJ MOTOR SRT 800 S
55 pts

Touring / long rides

Best fit here
KAWASAKI Z900RS SE
74.9 pts
2024 QJ MOTOR SRT 800 S
41 pts

Sporty riding

Best fit here
KAWASAKI Z900RS SE
93.8 pts
2024 QJ MOTOR SRT 800 S
9.9 pts

New rider friendly

KAWASAKI Z900RS SE
31.5 pts
Best fit here
2024 QJ MOTOR SRT 800 S
71.1 pts

Seat height (cm)

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

  • KAWASAKI Z900RS SE 84.5 cm Tallest seat here
  • 2024 QJ MOTOR SRT 800 S 81 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 92 hp (2024 QJ MOTOR SRT 800 S) up to 111 hp (KAWASAKI Z900RS SE).
  • Torque spans 77 Nm (2024 QJ MOTOR SRT 800 S) up to 98.5 Nm (KAWASAKI Z900RS SE).
  • Weight spans 215 kg (KAWASAKI Z900RS SE) to 257 kg (2024 QJ MOTOR SRT 800 S).
  • Displacement spans 800 cc (2024 QJ MOTOR SRT 800 S) to 900 cc (KAWASAKI Z900RS SE).
Specification KAWASAKI Z900RS SE QJ MOTOR SRT 800 S
Brand KAWASAKI QJMOTOR
Model KAWASAKI Z900RS SE QJ MOTOR SRT 800 S
Engine size 900cc 800cc
Power 111hp 92hp
Torque 98.5nm. 77nm.
Cylinders / valves 4 cylinders, 16 valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves
Weight 215kg 257kg
Front brake Twin semi-floating 300 mm discs. Caliper: Twin Brembo M4 radial mounted, monoblock, opposed 4-piston Disc ø320mm(double)(ABS)
Rear brake 250 mm single disc. Caliper: Single-piston Disc ø260mm(ABS)
Seat height (cm) 84.5cm 81cm
Front tyre 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) 120/70ZR17
Rear tyre 180/55ZR17M/C (73W) 180/55ZR17
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension 41 mm inverted fork, compression and rebound damping, and adjustable spring preload Telescopic Upside-Down
Rear suspension Horizontal Back-link, rebound damping, and adjustable spring preload gas-charged shock Telescopic coil spring oil damped
Motorcycle type Naked Touring
Top speed 240km/h 230km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 17 L – 7 L/100km 24 L – 6 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $12349 Price not listed.
Brand price lists View KAWASAKI price list View QJMOTOR price list
Extra features

-Slipper Clutch

-KTRC (Kawasaki Traction Control)

-Dual Throttle Valves

-TFT Display

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2023 KAWASAKI Z900RS SE vs 2024 QJ MOTOR SRT 800 S: listed specifications

The 2023 KAWASAKI Z900RS SE and 2024 QJ MOTOR SRT 800 S differ on the listed specifications: the Z900RS SE has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight.

Engine displacement

Z900RS SE has a larger listed engine displacement (900 cc vs 800 cc).

Peak power

Z900RS SE has a clear listed power advantage (111 hp vs 92 hp).

Torque

Z900RS SE has a clear listed torque advantage (98.5 Nm vs 77 Nm).

Listed top speed

Z900RS SE has a modest listed top-speed advantage (240 km/h vs 230 km/h).

Cooling

Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.

Weight and seat height

Z900RS SE is notably lighter on the listed weight (215 kg vs 257 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: Z900RS SE is listed higher (84.5 cm) than SRT 800 S (81 cm).

Conclusion

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of KAWASAKI Z900RS SE vs QJ MOTOR SRT 800 S?

KAWASAKI Z900RS SE is listed at 240 km/h (149 mph) vs 230 km/h (143 mph) for QJ MOTOR SRT 800 S.

Which has more horsepower, KAWASAKI Z900RS SE or QJ MOTOR SRT 800 S?

KAWASAKI Z900RS SE has 111 hp compared with 92 hp on the QJ MOTOR SRT 800 S.

Which is lighter, KAWASAKI Z900RS SE or QJ MOTOR SRT 800 S?

KAWASAKI Z900RS SE is lighter at 215 kg vs 257 kg for QJ MOTOR SRT 800 S.

Which is better, KAWASAKI Z900RS SE or QJ MOTOR SRT 800 S?

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.