KAWASAKI Z900RS SE vs CF MOTO 800NK
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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.
- KAWASAKI Z900RS SE 84.5 cm Tallest seat here
- CF MOTO 800NK 80 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 4.5 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 100.8 hp (CF MOTO 800NK) up to 111 hp (KAWASAKI Z900RS SE).
- Torque spans 81 Nm (CF MOTO 800NK) up to 98.5 Nm (KAWASAKI Z900RS SE).
- Weight spans 189 kg (CF MOTO 800NK) to 215 kg (KAWASAKI Z900RS SE).
- Displacement spans 800 cc (CF MOTO 800NK) to 900 cc (KAWASAKI Z900RS SE).
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| Specification | KAWASAKI Z900RS SE | CF MOTO 800NK |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | KAWASAKI | CF MOTO |
| Model | KAWASAKI Z900RS SE | CF MOTO 800NK |
| Engine size | 900cc | 800cc |
| Power | 111hp | 100.8hp |
| Torque | 98.5nm. | 81nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 215kg | 189kg |
| Front brake | Twin semi-floating 300 mm discs. Caliper: Twin Brembo M4 radial mounted, monoblock, opposed 4-piston | Dual 320mm disc with ABS (J. JUAN Calipers) |
| Rear brake | 250 mm single disc. Caliper: Single-piston | 260mm disc with ABS (J. JUAN Calipers) |
| Seat height (cm) | 84.5cm | 80cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) | 120/70 R17 MAXXIS |
| Rear tyre | 180/55ZR17M/C (73W) | 180/55 R17 MAXXIS |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | 41 mm inverted fork, compression and rebound damping, and adjustable spring preload | KYB Fully adjustable inverted fork shocks |
| Rear suspension | Horizontal Back-link, rebound damping, and adjustable spring preload gas-charged shock | KYB Fully adjustable mono-shock |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 240km/h | 260km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 17 L – 7 L/100km | 15 L – 6 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $12349 | $8499 |
| Brand price lists | View KAWASAKI price list | View CF MOTO price list |
| Extra features | -Slipper Clutch -KTRC (Kawasaki Traction Control) -Dual Throttle Valves |
(In collaboration with KTM, using the Duke 790 engine block) -8-inch TFT screen -Voice command feature, smart key, slipper clutch -Traction control, power modes, riding modes, cornering ABS -T-Box, navigation feature, Bluetooth connectivity |
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2023 KAWASAKI Z900RS SE vs 2023 CF MOTO 800NK: listed specifications
The 2023 KAWASAKI Z900RS SE and 2023 CF MOTO 800NK differ on the listed specifications: the Z900RS SE has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the 800NK has 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 modest listed power advantage (111 hp vs 100.8 hp).
Torque
Z900RS SE has a clear listed torque advantage (98.5 Nm vs 81 Nm).
Listed top speed
800NK 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
800NK is notably lighter on the listed weight (189 kg vs 215 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: Z900RS SE is listed higher (84.5 cm) than 800NK (80 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed, weight and seat height.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of KAWASAKI Z900RS SE vs CF MOTO 800NK?
CF MOTO 800NK is listed at 260 km/h (162 mph) vs 240 km/h (149 mph) for KAWASAKI Z900RS SE.
Which has more horsepower, KAWASAKI Z900RS SE or CF MOTO 800NK?
KAWASAKI Z900RS SE has 111 hp compared with 101 hp on the CF MOTO 800NK.
Which is lighter, KAWASAKI Z900RS SE or CF MOTO 800NK?
CF MOTO 800NK is lighter at 189 kg vs 215 kg for KAWASAKI Z900RS SE.
Which is better, KAWASAKI Z900RS SE or CF MOTO 800NK?
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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