Comparing the Kawasaki Z900 and the Sportster S side by side helps you weigh how each motorcycle fits your riding needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Kawasaki Z900 is available at a price on request, while the Sportster S is priced at ₹1,670,000. On the engine front, the Kawasaki Z900 comes with a 948cc unit compared to the Sportster S's 1,252 cc, producing 125 PS @ 9500 rpm and 122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 20.83 for the Kawasaki Z900 versus 19.6 Kmpl for the Sportster S. 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 | 1,252 cc |
| Engine Type | Liquid Cooled, 4 Stroke Inline Four, 16 valves, DOHC | Revolution Max 1250T V‑twin (DOHC, VVT) |
| Power | 125 PS @ 9500 rpm | 122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm |
| Torque | 98.6 Nm @ 7700 rpm | 125 Nm @ 6000 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 17L | 11.7 L |
| Mileage | 20.83 | 19.6 Kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 212 | 228 |
| Seat Height | 830 | 765 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual Channel | Cornering (dual-channel) ABS |
| Front Brake | Disc, 300 mm, 4 piston caliper | 320 mm Disc |
| Front Suspension | Ø41 mm Inverted Fork with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability/120 mm | 43 mm inverted fork with compression, rebound and spring preload adjustability. Aluminum fork triple clamps. |
| Rear Brake | Disc, 250 mm, 1 piston caliper | 260 mm Disc |
| Rear Suspension | Horizontal Back-link with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability/140 mm | Linkage-mounted, piggyback monoshock with compression, rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustability |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | Front - 120/70 - ZR17 | 160/70 R17 Dunlop Harley‑Davidson radial |
| Rear Tyre | Rear - 180/55 - ZR17 | 180/70 R16 Dunlop Harley‑Davidson radial |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Radial, tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy |
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) | 12 V, 12 Ah, 225 CCA |
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| Cluster | — | 4‑in full‑color TFT display |
| Color Options | Metallic Matte Graphenesteel Gray/Metallic Flat Spark BlackCandy Lime Green/Metallic Carbon Gray | Vivid BlackBilliard GrayBrilliant RedMystic Shift |
| Fuel System | Fuel injection | Fuel Injection |
| Price Variants | Standard | 999000 | Dual channel ABS | Metallic Matte Graphenesteel Gray / Metallic Flat Spark Black | Candy Lime Green / Metallic Carbon Gray | STD | 1805000 |
| Starter | Self start | Electric |
| Transmission | 6 Speed manual | 6‑speed manual |
