Kawasaki Z900 vs Kawasaki Versys 650
Specs side by side, plus our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.
Kawasaki Z900 and Kawasaki Versys 650: three different takes on what a great bike should be. They land within touching distance on price, so this comes down to character and fit. On paper the Kawasaki Z900 leads on power with 124 hp. Below we put them head to head on price, performance, weight and seat height, then give our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.
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Kawasaki Z900
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Kawasaki Versys 650The verdict
The Kawasaki Z900 edges it overall at 8.3/10, but the Kawasaki Versys 650 wins on best for new riders, so let how you ride decide.
Kawasaki Versys 650
66 hp.
Kawasaki Z900
124 hp and 0.58 hp/kg, the strongest here.
Kawasaki Z900
Our 8.3/10 at $9,799, the most bike per dollar.
Kawasaki Z900
212 kg with an 820 mm seat, the easiest to throw around.
Kawasaki Z900
Our top score in this matchup at 8.3/10.
Cyan marks the best figure in each row. Specs are the most-cited for the current model; verify before relying on them.
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Kawasaki Z900 vs Kawasaki Versys 650: your questions answered
Which is faster, the Kawasaki Z900 or the Kawasaki Versys 650?
The Kawasaki Z900 makes the most power at 124 hp and 98.6 Nm, giving it the edge on outright performance.
Which is cheaper, the Kawasaki Z900 or the Kawasaki Versys 650?
The Kawasaki Z900 is the most affordable here with an MSRP around $9,799.
Which is lighter, the Kawasaki Z900 or the Kawasaki Versys 650?
The Kawasaki Z900 is the lightest at 212 kg, which makes it the easiest to manage at low speed and in the bends.
Which is better for a beginner, the Kawasaki Z900 or the Kawasaki Versys 650?
For a new rider we'd point to the Kawasaki Versys 650: 66 hp and 220 kg make it the most approachable of the group.
