Comparing the Kawasaki Z900 and the JAWA 42 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 JAWA 42's 294.7 cc, producing 125 PS @ 9500 rpm and 27.3 PS respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 20.83 for the Kawasaki Z900 versus 33 kmpl for the JAWA 42. 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 | Liquid Cooled |
| Displacement | 948cc | 294.7 cc |
| Engine Type | Liquid Cooled, 4 Stroke Inline Four, 16 valves, DOHC | Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC |
| Power | 125 PS @ 9500 rpm | 27.3 PS |
| Torque | 98.6 Nm @ 7700 rpm | 26.8 Nm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 17L | 13.2 L |
| Mileage | 20.83 | 33 kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 212 | 184 |
| Seat Height | 830 | 788 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual Channel | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front Brake | Disc, 300 mm, 4 piston caliper | Disc Front 280 mm, Caliper - Front 2 Piston |
| Front Suspension | Ø41 mm Inverted Fork with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability/120 mm | Telescopic Forks, Ø 35 mm |
| Rear Brake | Disc, 250 mm, 1 piston caliper | Disc Front 240 mm, Caliper - Rear 1Piston |
| Rear Suspension | Horizontal Back-link with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability/140 mm | Twin Shock Absorber, Gas Filled with Adjustable Preload |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | Front - 120/70 - ZR17 | Alloy/Spokes wheel - 90/90-18, 51P |
| Rear Tyre | Rear - 180/55 - ZR17 | Alloy/Spokes Wheel - 120/80-17, 61P |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy/Spokes |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | Triple-pod LED (dual low beam + single high beam) | LED |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | 12V, 8.6ah, MF (Maintenance-Free) | MF Battery |
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| Color Options | Metallic Matte Graphenesteel Gray/Metallic Flat Spark BlackCandy Lime Green/Metallic Carbon Gray | Vega WhiteVoyager RedAsteroid GreyOdyssey BlackNebula BlueCelestial Copper MatteOrion Red MatteSirius White MatteAll Star Black MatteCosmic Rock Dual ToneCelestial Copper Matte Dual ToneStarship Blue Dual ToneInfinity Black Matte Dual ToneCosmic Carbon Dual ToneIvory |
| Fuel System | Fuel injection | Electronic Fuel Injection |
| Price Variants | Standard | 999000 | Dual channel ABS | Metallic Matte Graphenesteel Gray / Metallic Flat Spark Black | Candy Lime Green / Metallic Carbon Gray | Vega White Single Channel Spoke | 159431 Voyager Red Single Channel Spoke | 161275 Aestroid Grey Single Channel Spoke | 161275 Odysse Black Single Channel Spoke | 161275 Vega White Dual Channel Spoke | 168650 Asteroid Grey Dual channel ABS Spoke wheels | 170493 Odyssey Black Dual channel ABS Spoke wheels | 170493 Voyager Red Dual channel ABS Spoke wheels | 184942 Ivory | 184950 Sirius White Matte Dual channel ABS Alloy wheels | 189142 Cosmic Rock Dual channel ABS Alloy wheels Dual Tone | 192942 Celestial Copper Matte Dual channel ABS Alloy wheels | 195142 Nebula Blue Dual channel ABS Alloy wheels | 195142 Starship Blue Dual channel ABS Alloy wheels Dual Tone | 195142 Celestial Copper Matte Dual channel ABS Alloy wheels Dual Tone | 195142 All Star Black Matte Dual channel ABS Alloy wheels | 198142 Infinity Black Matte Dual channel ABS Alloy wheels Dual Tone | 198142 Cosmic Carbon Dual channel ABS Alloy wheels | 198142 Orion Red Matte Dual channel ABS Alloy wheels | 198142 |
| Starter | Self start | Self Start Only |
| Transmission | 6 Speed manual | 6-Speed |
