Kawasaki Rouser Ns 160 vs Kawasaki Z900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Rouser Ns 160 vs Kawasaki Z900. Kawasaki Rouser Ns 160: 15.5 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 148 kg (curb/wet weight) weight, top speed ~125 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.0/10. Kawasaki Z900: 125 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 214 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Rouser Ns 160
Kawasaki Z900
Horsepower (hp)
15.5 hp
125 hp
Torque (Nm)
14.6 Nm
98.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
125 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
148 kg
214 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
15.5 hp @ 8,500 rpm
125 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
14.6 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm
Top Speed
~125 km/h
225 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
Weight
148 kg (curb/wet weight)
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
approximately 3.2 L/100km or ~31 km/L (typical real-world average)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Rouser Ns 160
7.0/10
"Honest, capable commuter that rewards careful buyers willing to inspect thoroughly."
Pros
+Punchy usable mid-range torque
+USD forks feel genuinely planted
+Low running and service costs
Cons
−Handlebar vibration at highway speeds
−Throttle body carbon buildup issues
−Cheap fairing clips crack easily
Kawasaki Z900
8.5/10
"The used streetfighter benchmark that rivals struggle to beat at this money."
Pros
+Fantastic power-to-price ratio
+Chassis feedback genuinely excellent
+Parts and servicing affordable
Cons
−Pre-2020 forks underwhelming
−Vibes above 8,000rpm noticeable
−Wind protection essentially nonexistent
Top 10 Accessories
Picks that work on either bike.
