Comparing the Kawasaki Z900 and the Yamaha R3 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 Yamaha R3 is priced at ₹359,900. On the engine front, the Kawasaki Z900 comes with a 948cc unit compared to the Yamaha R3's 321cc, producing 125 PS @ 9500 rpm and 30.9 kW (42.0 PS) @ 10,750 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 20.83 for the Kawasaki Z900 versus 25 Kmpl for the Yamaha R3. 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 | 321cc |
| Engine Type | Liquid Cooled, 4 Stroke Inline Four, 16 valves, DOHC | 4-stroke, 2-cylinder, Liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valves |
| Power | 125 PS @ 9500 rpm | 30.9 kW (42.0 PS) @ 10,750 rpm |
| Torque | 98.6 Nm @ 7700 rpm | 29.5 Nm (3.0 kgfm) @ 9,000 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 17L | 14 L |
| Mileage | 20.83 | 25 Kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 212 | 169 |
| Seat Height | 830 | 780 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual Channel | Dual Channel |
| Front Brake | Disc, 300 mm, 4 piston caliper | Hydraulic single disc, 298 mm |
| Front Suspension | Ø41 mm Inverted Fork with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability/120 mm | Telescopic Upside Down Fork (USD Fork) |
| Rear Brake | Disc, 250 mm, 1 piston caliper | Hydraulic single disc, 220 mm |
| Rear Suspension | Horizontal Back-link with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability/140 mm | Swingarm |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | Front - 120/70 - ZR17 | 110/70 R17M/C 54H Tubeless |
| Rear Tyre | Rear - 180/55 - ZR17 | 140/70 R17M/C 66H Tubeless |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | Triple-pod LED (dual low beam + single high beam) | Dual LED headlight |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | 12V, 8.6ah, MF (Maintenance-Free) | 12 V, 7.0 Ah |
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| Cluster | — | LCD Instrument Cluster |
| Color Options | Metallic Matte Graphenesteel Gray/Metallic Flat Spark BlackCandy Lime Green/Metallic Carbon Gray | Icon 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 | | 339028 |
| Starter | Self start | Electric |
| Transmission | 6 Speed manual | Constant Mesh, 6-speed |
