Comparing the Kawasaki Z900 and the Honda Shine 125 side by side helps you weigh how each motorcycle fits your riding needs before you decide. On the engine front, the Kawasaki Z900 comes with a 948cc unit compared to the Honda Shine 125's 123.94 cc, producing 125 PS @ 9500 rpm and 10.65 PS @ 7500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 20.83 for the Kawasaki Z900 versus 55 for the Honda Shine 125. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both motorcycles is available in the table below.
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Engine Specifications |
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| Cooling System | Liquid Cooled | Air cooled |
| Displacement | 948cc | 123.94 cc |
| Engine Type | Liquid Cooled, 4 Stroke Inline Four, 16 valves, DOHC | Single-cylinder, air-cooled, PGM-Fi |
| Power | 125 PS @ 9500 rpm | 10.65 PS @ 7500 rpm |
| Torque | 98.6 Nm @ 7700 rpm | 11 Nm @ 6,000 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 17L | 10.5L |
| Mileage | 20.83 | 55 |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 212 | 113 |
| Seat Height | 830 | 791 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual Channel | CBS (Drum variant) / No ABS (Disc variant) |
| Front Brake | Disc, 300 mm, 4 piston caliper | Disc, 240mm / Drum, 130 mm |
| Front Suspension | Ø41 mm Inverted Fork with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability/120 mm | Telescopic |
| Rear Brake | Disc, 250 mm, 1 piston caliper | Drum, 130 mm |
| Rear Suspension | Horizontal Back-link with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability/140 mm | 5-step adjustable hydraulic monoshock |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | Front - 120/70 - ZR17 | 80/100-18 M/C 47P |
| Rear Tyre | Rear - 180/55 - ZR17 | 90/90-18 M/C 51P |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | 18-inch alloy, both ends |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | Triple-pod LED (dual low beam + single high beam) | Halogen Bulb, DC |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | 12V, 8.6ah, MF (Maintenance-Free) | 12 V, 5 Ah |
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| Color Options | Metallic Matte Graphenesteel Gray/Metallic Flat Spark BlackCandy Lime Green/Metallic Carbon Gray | Pearl Igneous BlackGeny Gray MetallicMatte Axis Gray MetallicRebel Red MetallicDecent Blue MetallicPearl Siren Blue |
| Fuel System | Fuel injection | PGM-Fi (Programmed fuel injection) |
| Price Variants | Standard | 999000 | Dual channel ABS | Metallic Matte Graphenesteel Gray / Metallic Flat Spark Black | Candy Lime Green / Metallic Carbon Gray | Drum | 80852 | Drum Brakes, Alloy Wheels Disc | 85211 | Disc Brakes, Alloy Wheels Limited Edition | 87186 | Disc Brakes, Alloy Wheels |
| Starter | Self start | Self/Kick |
| Transmission | 6 Speed manual | 5 Speed manual |









