Kawasaki Z900RS vs Yamaha XSR900: specs compared

Key differences

• Power: Kawasaki Z900RS 111 hp, Yamaha XSR900 117.3 hp.
• Torque: Kawasaki Z900RS 98.5 Nm, Yamaha XSR900 93 Nm.
• Weight: Kawasaki Z900RS 214 kg, Yamaha XSR900 200 kg.

Key figures

Specification	Kawasaki Z900RS 2022-present · SE Remove	Yamaha XSR900 2024-2025 · XSR900 GP Remove
Category	Classic/Retro	Classic/Retro
Years	2022-present	2024-2025
Engine	948cc inline-4	889cc liquid-cooled inline-3 (CP3), DOHC, 4 valves/cylinder — same engine tune as the 2022+ XSR900
Cylinders	4	3
Displacement	948 cc	889 cc
Power	111 hp @ 8,500 rpm	117.3 hp @ 10,000 rpmBest
Torque	98.5 Nm @ 6,500 rpmBest	93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Transmission	6-speed, return shift, chain final drive	6-speed manual, wet slip/assist clutch, quickshifter standard, chain final drive
Final drive	chain	chain
Weight	214 kg (wet)	200 kg (wet)Best
Seat height	845 mm	835 mm
Fuel capacity	17 LBest	14 L
Front suspension	Inverted telescopic fork, 13-way adjustable compression, 11-way rebound, 15-turn preload, retuned for SE shock, 4.7 in (120mm) travel	KYB fork shared with MT-09 SP (reported as 43mm by some sources vs 41mm for the standard XSR900), fully adjustable, 130mm travel
Rear suspension	Ohlins S46 piggyback shock, fully adjustable damping, remote spring-preload adjuster, 5.5 in (140mm) travel	KYB single shock, fully adjustable, 131mm travel
Brake system	Dual front disc / single rear disc, ABS standard	Dual-channel ABS with Brake Slip Regulator (cornering-aware)
Front brake	Dual 300mm discs with Brembo M4.32 monobloc 4-piston calipers, radial-pump master cylinder	Dual 298mm discs, Yamaha calipers, 16mm Brembo radial master cylinder
Rear brake	Single 250mm disc with single-piston caliper	Single 245mm disc
Front tire	120/70 ZR17	120/70-17 (Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S23)
Rear tire	180/55 ZR17	180/55-17 (Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S23)
Quickshifter	No	Yes
Launch price	USD 13,449 (US MSRP, 2022 launch)	GBP 12,506 (UK)

• Launch price: Not ranked: launch prices are in different currencies.