KAWASAKI Z900RS 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.
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 83.5 cm Tallest seat here
- 2025 Honda NT1100MT 82 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 1.5 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 102 hp (2025 Honda NT1100MT) up to 111 hp (KAWASAKI Z900RS).
- Torque spans 98.5 Nm (KAWASAKI Z900RS) up to 112 Nm (2025 Honda NT1100MT).
- Weight spans 215 kg (KAWASAKI Z900RS) to 250 kg (2025 Honda NT1100MT).
- Displacement spans 900 cc (KAWASAKI Z900RS) to 1100 cc (2025 Honda NT1100MT).
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| Specification | KAWASAKI Z900RS | 2025 Honda NT1100MT |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | KAWASAKI | HONDA |
| Model | KAWASAKI Z900RS | 2025 Honda NT1100MT |
| Engine size | 900cc | Above 1000cc |
| Power | 111hp | 102hp |
| Torque | 98.5nm. | 112nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 215kg | 250kg |
| Front brake | 300 mm dual discs, radially mounted, monoblock 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) | 83.5cm | 82cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70ZR17 | 120/70ZR17 M/C (58W) |
| Rear tyre | 180/55R17 | 180/55R17 M/C (73W) |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | 41 mm inverted fork, continuously adjustable compression and rebound damping, 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 | Naked | Touring |
| Top speed | 235km/h | 255km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 17 L – 7 L/100km | 20.2 L – 6 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $12149 | $25000 |
| Brand price lists | View KAWASAKI price list | View HONDA price list |
| Extra features | -Slipper Clutch -KTRC (2 MODES) -Economical Riding Indicator -Dual Throttle Valves |
– LCD display with speedometer, odometer, gear indicator – LED lights, self-canceling indicators, emergency braking lights. Optional: fog lights |
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2023 KAWASAKI Z900RS vs 2025 Honda NT1100MT: listed specifications
The 2023 KAWASAKI Z900RS and 2025 Honda NT1100MT differ on the listed specifications: the Z900RS 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
Z900RS has a modest listed power advantage (111 hp vs 102 hp).
Torque
NT1100MT has a modest listed torque advantage (112 Nm vs 98.5 Nm).
Listed top speed
NT1100MT has a modest listed top-speed advantage (255 km/h vs 235 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
Z900RS is notably lighter on the listed weight (215 kg vs 250 kg). NT1100MT has a lower listed seat height (82 cm vs 83.5 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 vs 2025 Honda NT1100MT?
2025 Honda NT1100MT is listed at 255 km/h (158 mph) vs 235 km/h (146 mph) for KAWASAKI Z900RS.
Which has more horsepower, KAWASAKI Z900RS or 2025 Honda NT1100MT?
KAWASAKI Z900RS has 111 hp compared with 102 hp on the 2025 Honda NT1100MT.
Which is lighter, KAWASAKI Z900RS or 2025 Honda NT1100MT?
KAWASAKI Z900RS is lighter at 215 kg vs 250 kg for 2025 Honda NT1100MT.
Which is better, KAWASAKI Z900RS 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.
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