Comparing the Kawasaki Z900 and the TVS Apache RTR 165 RP 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 TVS Apache RTR 165 RP is priced at ₹145,000. On the engine front, the Kawasaki Z900 comes with a 948cc unit compared to the TVS Apache RTR 165 RP's 164.9 cc, producing 125 PS @ 9500 rpm and 19.2 PS @ 10,000 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 20.83 for the Kawasaki Z900 versus 45 Kmpl for the TVS Apache RTR 165 RP. 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 | Oil-cooled |
| Displacement | 948cc | 164.9 cc |
| Engine Type | Liquid Cooled, 4 Stroke Inline Four, 16 valves, DOHC | Single-cylinder, 4-stroke, 4-valve, SOHC |
| Power | 125 PS @ 9500 rpm | 19.2 PS @ 10,000 rpm |
| Torque | 98.6 Nm @ 7700 rpm | 14.2 Nm @ 8,750 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 17L | 12 litres |
| Mileage | 20.83 | 45 Kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 212 | 148 |
| Seat Height | 830 | 800 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual Channel | Single-channel ABS |
| Front Brake | Disc, 300 mm, 4 piston caliper | 270 mm Disc |
| Front Suspension | Ø41 mm Inverted Fork with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability/120 mm | Showa Race-Tuned Telescopic Fork |
| Rear Brake | Disc, 250 mm, 1 piston caliper | 240 mm Disc |
| Rear Suspension | Horizontal Back-link with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability/140 mm | Showa Race-Tuned Monoshock |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | Front - 120/70 - ZR17 | 90/90 – 17 (Tubeless) |
| Rear Tyre | Rear - 180/55 - ZR17 | 130/70 – 17 (Tubeless, Radial) |
| 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 with DRL |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | 12V, 8.6ah, MF (Maintenance-Free) | 12V, 8Ah MF |
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| Cluster | — | Fully digital |
| Color Options | Metallic Matte Graphenesteel Gray/Metallic Flat Spark BlackCandy Lime Green/Metallic Carbon Gray | Racing White |
| 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 | 145000 |
| Starter | Self start | Electric |
| Transmission | 6 Speed manual | 5-speed manual |
