Kawasaki Z900 ABS vs Kawasaki Z900RS ABS (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Kawasaki Z900 ABSstacks up against the Kawasaki Z900RS ABS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKawasaki Z900 ABSKawasaki Z900RS ABS
Model year20262026
Price$9,999$12,899
Engine948 cc948 cc
Weight192 kg197 kg
Seat height800 mm836 mm
Fuel capacity17.0 L17.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 6 speed, ChainManual, 6 speed, Chain
Front brakesDual Hydraulic DiscDual Hydraulic Disc
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
TiresDunlop® Sportmax Q5A: 120/70 ZR17 58W / Dunlop® Sportmax Q5A: 180/55 ZR17 73WDunlop® GPR-300F: 120/70-ZR17 (58W) / Dunlop® GPR-300: 180/55-ZR17 (73W)

Kawasaki Z900 ABS vs Kawasaki Z900RS ABS — which should you buy?

Picking between the Kawasaki Z900 ABS and the Kawasaki Z900RS ABS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Kawasaki Z900 ABS brings its published horsepower in a 192 kg package, while the Kawasaki Z900RS ABS counters with its own power figure at 197 kg. On price, the Kawasaki Z900 ABS has the lower MSRP.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: