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 82 bhp @ 8,500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 20.83 for the Kawasaki Z900 versus 23 km/l 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-cooled |
| Displacement | 948cc | 776 cc |
| Engine Type | Liquid Cooled, 4 Stroke Inline Four, 16 valves, DOHC | 4-stroke, parallel-twin, DOHC, 8-valve |
| Power | 125 PS @ 9500 rpm | 82 bhp @ 8,500 rpm |
| Torque | 98.6 Nm @ 7700 rpm | 78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 17L | 14L |
| Mileage | 20.83 | 23 km/l |
| Top Speed (km/h) | — | 230 |
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 ABS |
| Front Brake | Disc, 300 mm, 4 piston caliper | Dual 310 mm discs, radial-mount 4-piston calipers |
| Front Suspension | Ø41 mm Inverted Fork with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability/120 mm | Showa SFF-BP 43 mm upside-down fork |
| Rear Brake | Disc, 250 mm, 1 piston caliper | Single 240 mm disc, 1-piston caliper |
| Rear Suspension | Horizontal Back-link with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability/140 mm | Showa link-type mono-shock, preload adjustable |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | Front - 120/70 - ZR17 | 120/70 ZR17 (Tubeless) |
| Rear Tyre | Rear - 180/55 - ZR17 | 180/55 ZR17 (Tubeless) |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Cast aluminium alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | Triple-pod LED (dual low beam + single high beam) | LED (projector-style, vertically stacked) |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | 12V, 8.6ah, MF (Maintenance-Free) | 12 V, 8 Ah (Maintenance-free) |
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| Cluster | — | 5-inch full-colour TFT display (Bluetooth-enabled, multiple ride modes, traction control, gear indicator) |
| Color Options | Metallic Matte Graphenesteel Gray/Metallic Flat Spark BlackCandy Lime Green/Metallic Carbon Gray | Metallic Triton BlueMetallic Matt Sword SilverMetallic Matt Black No 2 |
| Connectivity Features | — | Bluetooth, ride modes, traction control, TFT display |
| Drive Modes | — | Active, Basic, Comfort |
| Final Drive Type | — | chain |
| Fuel System | Fuel injection | Electronic fuel injection (EFI) |
| On-Road Price (Subsidy Adjusted, ₹) | — | 1132094 |
| Price Variants | Standard | 999000 | Dual channel ABS | Metallic Matte Graphenesteel Gray / Metallic Flat Spark Black | Candy Lime Green / Metallic Carbon Gray | Standard | 988551 | Single variant (Dual-channel ABS, bi-directional quick-shifter, ride-modes) |
| Starter | Self start | Electric |
| Transmission | 6 Speed manual | 6-speed, bi-directional quick-shifter, assist & slipper clutch |
| Vehicle Warranty (Years) | — | 2 |
