Comparing the Kawasaki Z900 and the Street Bob 117 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 Street Bob 117's 1,923 cc, producing 125 PS @ 9500 rpm and 91 hp @ 5,020 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 20.83 for the Kawasaki Z900 versus 18.18 Kmpl for the Street Bob 117. 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 | 1,923 cc |
| Engine Type | Liquid Cooled, 4 Stroke Inline Four, 16 valves, DOHC | Milwaukee-Eight™ 117 Classic |
| Power | 125 PS @ 9500 rpm | 91 hp @ 5,020 rpm |
| Torque | 98.6 Nm @ 7700 rpm | 156 Nm @ 2,750 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 17L | 13.2 litres |
| Mileage | 20.83 | 18.18 Kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 212 | 293 |
| Seat Height | 830 | 680 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual Channel | Dual Channel |
| Front Brake | Disc, 300 mm, 4 piston caliper | Disc |
| Front Suspension | Ø41 mm Inverted Fork with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability/120 mm | Dual-bending valve 49 mm telescopic with aluminum fork triple clamps; dual rate spring; gaiter covers |
| Rear Brake | Disc, 250 mm, 1 piston caliper | Disc |
| Rear Suspension | Horizontal Back-link with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability/140 mm | Hidden, free piston, coil-over monoshock; 43mm stroke; cam-style preload adjustment |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | Front - 120/70 - ZR17 | 100/90 B19 |
| Rear Tyre | Rear - 180/55 - ZR17 | 150/80 B16 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless (blackwall bias) |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Cast Aluminum |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | Triple-pod LED (dual low beam + single high beam) | All LED, low beam, high beam and signature position lamp |
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 | Billiard GrayVivid BlackCenterlineIron Horse MetallicPurple Abyss Denim |
| 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 | 2023000 |
| Starter | Self start | Self Start |
| Transmission | 6 Speed manual | 6-speed manual |









