Comparing the Kawasaki Z900 and the SUZUKI GSX-8R 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 SUZUKI GSX-8R's 776 cc, producing 125 PS @ 9500 rpm and 81.8 bhp @ 8500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 20.83 for the Kawasaki Z900 versus 23.8 kmpl for the SUZUKI GSX-8R. 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 Cooling |
| Displacement | 948cc | 776 cc |
| Engine Type | Liquid Cooled, 4 Stroke Inline Four, 16 valves, DOHC | 4-stroke, 2-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC |
| Power | 125 PS @ 9500 rpm | 81.8 bhp @ 8500 rpm |
| Torque | 98.6 Nm @ 7700 rpm | 78 Nm @ 6800 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 17L | 14 L |
| Mileage | 20.83 | 23.8 kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 212 | 205 |
| Seat Height | 830 | 810 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual Channel | Dual Channel |
| Front Brake | Disc, 300 mm, 4 piston caliper | Disc 310 mm Caliper - Front 4 Piston |
| Front Suspension | Ø41 mm Inverted Fork with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability/120 mm | Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rear Brake | Disc, 250 mm, 1 piston caliper | Disc Caliper - Rear 1 Piston |
| Rear Suspension | Horizontal Back-link with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability/140 mm | Link type, coil spring, oil damped |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | Front - 120/70 - ZR17 | 120/70ZR17M/C |
| Rear Tyre | Rear - 180/55 - ZR17 | 180/55ZR17M/C |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | 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) | — |
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| Color Options | Metallic Matte Graphenesteel Gray/Metallic Flat Spark BlackCandy Lime Green/Metallic Carbon Gray | Metallic Matt BlackMetallic Matt Sword SilverMetallic Triton Blue |
| 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 | 988551 |
| Starter | Self start | Self Start |
| Transmission | 6 Speed manual | 6 Speed Manual |
