Comparing the Kawasaki Z900 and the KTM 85 SX 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 KTM 85 SX's 84.9 cc, producing 125 PS @ 9500 rpm and 15.5 bhp @ 11500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 20.83 for the Kawasaki Z900 versus 25 kmpl for the KTM 85 SX. 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 | 84.9 cc |
| Engine Type | Liquid Cooled, 4 Stroke Inline Four, 16 valves, DOHC | 1-cylinder, 2-stroke engine |
| Power | 125 PS @ 9500 rpm | 15.5 bhp @ 11500 rpm |
| Torque | 98.6 Nm @ 7700 rpm | 14 Nm @ 8500 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 17L | 5.2 L |
| Mileage | 20.83 | 25 kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 212 | approx. 67 kg (without fuel) |
| Seat Height | 830 | 865 mm |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual Channel | — |
| Front Brake | Disc, 300 mm, 4 piston caliper | Disc 240 mm |
| Front Suspension | Ø41 mm Inverted Fork with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability/120 mm | XACT 43 WP Upside-Down fork, Ø 43 mm |
| Rear Brake | Disc, 250 mm, 1 piston caliper | Disc 220 mm |
| Rear Suspension | Horizontal Back-link with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability/140 mm | XACT WP PDS mono shock |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | Front - 120/70 - ZR17 | 70/100 - 17 |
| Rear Tyre | Rear - 180/55 - ZR17 | 90/100 - 14 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubed |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Spoke |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | Triple-pod LED (dual low beam + single high beam) | — |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | 12V, 8.6ah, MF (Maintenance-Free) | — |
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| Color Options | Metallic Matte Graphenesteel Gray/Metallic Flat Spark BlackCandy Lime Green/Metallic Carbon Gray | Orange |
| Fuel System | Fuel injection | Keihin PWK 28 |
| Price Variants | Standard | 999000 | Dual channel ABS | Metallic Matte Graphenesteel Gray / Metallic Flat Spark Black | Candy Lime Green / Metallic Carbon Gray | STD | 669000 |
| Starter | Self start | Kickstarter |
| Transmission | 6 Speed manual | 6 Speed Manual |
