Kawasaki Z900 vs Suzuki V-Strom 800DE
Z900 vs V-Strom 800DE
| Key Highlights | Kawasaki Z900 | Suzuki V-Strom 800DE | 
|---|---|---|
| Price | Rs.9.99 Lakh | Rs.11.01 Lakh | 
| Engine Capacity | 948 cc | 776 cc | 
| Power | 123.64 bhp @ 9500 rpm | N/A | 
| Mileage/Range | 15.26 kmpl | N/A km/charge | 
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Specifications Overview
| Z900 specifications | V-Strom 800DE specifications | |
|---|---|---|
| Variant Name | ||
| On Road Price | 11.27 Lakh Price Breakup | 12.53 Lakh Price Breakup | 
| User Rating | 4.3 | 4.4 | 
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual | 
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 17 Litres | 20 Litres | 
| Engine Displacement | 948 cc | 776 cc | 
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
| Z900 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | V-Strom 800DE Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | |
|---|---|---|
| Braking System | Dual Channel ABS  | Dual Channel ABS  | 
| Calliper Type | Fixed  | - | 
| Front Disc Size | 300  | 310  | 
| Front Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | - | 
| Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 36  | - | 
| Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 36  | - | 
| Front Wheel Size | 120/70 ZR17  | 21  | 
| Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | - | 
| Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 42  | - | 
| Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 42  | - | 
| Rear Wheel Size | 180/55 ZR17  | 17  | 
| Wheel Type | Alloy  | Spoke  | 
| Front Suspension | Inverted fork with rebound damping, and spring preload adjustability  | Invertetelescopiccoispringoidamped  | 
| Rear Suspension | Horizontal Back-link with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability/140 mm  | Link type& coil spring& oil damped  | 
| Front Tyre Size | 120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W)  | 90/90 - 21  | 
Instrumentation
| Z900 Instrumentation | V-Strom 800DE Instrumentation | |
|---|---|---|
| Riding Modes Switch | Yes | Yes | 
| Touch Screen Display | No | No | 
| Fuel level guage | Yes | Yes | 
| Gear Indicator | Yes | - | 
| Tachometer | Digital  | Digital  | 
| Speedometer | Digital  | Digital  | 
| Odometer | Digital  | Digital  | 
Exterior
| Z900 Exterior | V-Strom 800DE Exterior | |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime Running Lights | Yes | - | 
| LED headlight | Yes | Yes | 
Warranty
| Z900 Warranty | V-Strom 800DE Warranty | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Warranty | 2 Years/30000 kms  | 2 Years or 30000 km  | 
Body & Suspension
| Z900 Body & Suspension | V-Strom 800DE Body & Suspension | |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | ||
| Images | ||
| Frame Type | Trellis& high tensile steel  | - | 
Engine & Transmission
| Z900 Engine & Transmission | V-Strom 800DE Engine & Transmission | |
|---|---|---|
| Gear Shifting Pattern | 1 Down 5 Up  | 1 Down 5 Up  | 
| Ignition | CDI  | - | 
| Spark Plugs | Yes | 1 Per Cylinder  | 
| Engine Capacity | 948 cc | 776 cc | 
| Engine Type | Liquid-cooled& 4-stroke In-Line Four  | 4-stroke& 2-cylinder& liquid-cooled& DOHC  | 
| No. of Cylinders | 4  | 2  | 
| No. of valves per cylinder | 4  | 1  | 
| Transmission Type | Manual  | Manual  | 
| Top Speed | 195 kmph | - | 
| Bore x Stroke | 73.4 mm x 56 mm  | 84 mm x 70 mm  | 
| Configuration | Four Cylinder  | Twin Cylinder  | 
| Cooling type | Liquid Cooled  | Liquid Cooled  | 
| Fuelling | Fuel Injection  | Fuel Injection  | 
| Max Power  | 123.64 bhp @ 9500 rpm  | - | 
| Max Torque | 97.4 Nm @ 7700 rpm  | - | 
Comfort & Convenience
| Z900 Comfort & Convenience | V-Strom 800DE Comfort & Convenience | |
|---|---|---|
| Average Speed Indicator | Yes | - | 
| Call/SMS Alerts | Yes | - | 
| Front Storage Box | - | No | 
| Geo Fencing | No | - | 
| Low Battery Indicator | Yes | - | 
| Low Oil Indicator | Yes | - | 
| Pillion Backrest | No | No | 
| Pillion Footrest | Yes | Yes | 
| Riding Modes | 4  | 3  | 
| Service Reminder Indicator | Yes | - | 
| GPS & Navigation | Yes | - | 
| Console Type | Digital  | Digital  | 
| Distance to Empty Indicator | Yes | - | 
| Engine Kill Switch | Yes | Yes | 
| Instrument Console | Digital  | Digital  | 
Safety
| Z900 Safety | V-Strom 800DE Safety | |
|---|---|---|
| AHO (Automatic Headlight On) | Yes | Yes | 
| Hazard Warning Indicator | Yes | - | 
| Hazard Warning Switch | Yes | - | 
| Radial Tyres | Yes | Yes | 
| Side Stand Alarm | Yes | No | 
| Pass Light | Yes | Yes | 
| Pillion Grabrail | Yes | Yes | 
| Turn Signal | LED  | LED  | 
| ABS - Anti-lock braking system  | Yes | Yes | 
| Power Modes | Yes | 3  | 
| Slipper Clutch | Yes | - | 
| Traction Control System | Yes | - | 
Dimensions & Capacity
| Z900 Dimensions & Capacity | V-Strom 800DE Dimensions & Capacity | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 2070 mm | 2345 mm | 
| Width | 825 mm | 975 mm | 
| Height | 1080 mm | 1310 mm | 
| Wheelbase | 1455 mm | 1570 mm | 
| Ground Clearance | 145 mm | 220 mm | 
| Fuel Tank Capacity  | 17 Litres | 20 Litres | 
| Engine Oil Capacity | 3.8 Litres | - | 
| Body Type | Sports  | - | 
| Seat Height | 820 mm | 855 mm | 
| Unladden/Kerb Weight | 212 kg | 232 kg | 
Pros & Cons
| Z900 Pros & Cons | V-Strom 800DE Pros & Cons | |
|---|---|---|
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| Cons | 
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Detailed Comparison of Kawasaki Z900 and Suzuki V-Strom 800DE
Safety
Z900 comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Pass Light, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Switch, Pillion Grabrail, Side Stand Alarm, Hazard Warning Indicator, Radial Tyres, Slipper Clutch, Traction Control System, Power Modes, ABS - Anti-lock braking system . V-Strom 800DE has AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Radial Tyres, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, ABS - Anti-lock braking system .
Comfort & Convenience
Kawasaki Z900 has features like Low Battery Indicator, Service Reminder Indicator, Average Speed Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, GPS & Navigation, Distance to Empty Indicator, Side Stand Indicator, Engine Kill Switch and Suzuki V-Strom 800DE, on the other hand, has Pillion Footrest, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator, USB Charger Port.
Dimensions
Kawasaki Z900 has a 17 Litres fuel tank with 1080 mm seat height. Suzuki V-Strom 800DE has 1310 mm seat height and 20 Litres fuel tank capacity.






















