Kawasaki KX 450 vs Kawasaki Z900

Last Updated: September 15, 2026

Kawasaki KX 450 price starts at Rs. 9.92 Lakh, which is Rs. 7,000 cheaper than the base variant of Kawasaki Z900, priced at Rs. 9.99 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the KX 450 offers a claimed 25 kmpl, while the Z900 delivers 20.83 kmpl. On the performance front, the KX 450 uses a 449cc engine and the Z900 a 948cc engine producing 125 PS @ 9500 rpm. If you're deciding between the KX 450 and Z900, the KX 450 is the better pick for affordability and mileage.

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KX 450 vs Z900 Comparison Summary

Specification Kawasaki KX 450Kawasaki Z900
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 9.92 LakhRs. 9.99 Lakh
Mileage 25 kmpl20.83 kmpl
Engine 449 cc948 cc
Max power Not Available125 PS @ 9500 rpm
Kerb weight 112.9 Kg212 Kg

KX 450 vs Z900 Key Highlights

Basic Info Kawasaki KX 450 STDKawasaki Z900 Base
Rating
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Brand Name Kawasaki Kawasaki
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 9.92 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 9.99 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, single-cylinder, DOHC Liquid Cooled, 4 Stroke Inline Four, 16 valves, DOHC
Max Power Not Available 125 PS @ 9500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Kawasaki KX 450 Colors
Kawasaki Z900 Colors
Wheel Size Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-482.6 mm Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Spoke Alloy
ABS Not Available Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Not Available Digital
EMI
Rs. 27,161 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 27,352 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 32,294 KX 450 Insurance Rs. 32,396 Z900 Insurance
Brochure
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N/A

Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
4
4
Claimed Top Speed
143 kmph
195 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Engine Type
Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, single-cylinder, DOHC
Liquid Cooled, 4 Stroke Inline Four, 16 valves, DOHC
Engine Displacement
449 cc
948 cc
Gear Box
5 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
Not Available
125 PS @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque
Not Available
98.6 Nm @ 7700 rpm
Bore
96 mm
73.4 mm
Stroke
62.1 mm
56 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
4
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Digital DC-CDI
Digital
Compression Ratio
12.5:1
11.8:1

Front Brake
Disc
Double Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Caliper
1 Piston
4 Piston
Rear Caliper
1 Piston
1 Piston

Mileage (Overall)
25 kmpl
20.83 kmpl
Average Speed
Not Available
Yes
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Suspension-Front
Ø49 mm, Telescopic Fork (Upside Down), Travel - 305 mm
Ø 41 mm Inverted Fork With Rebound Damping And Spring Preload Adjustability, Wheel Travel - 120 mm
Suspension-Rear
Uni Trak Swingarm, Travel - 307 mm
Horizontal Back Link, Gas Charged Shock, Rebound Damping, And Spring Preload Adjustability, Wheel Travel - 140 mm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
14 psi
36 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
14 psi
36 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
18 psi
42 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
18 psi
42 psi
Tyre Size
Front :-80/100-21 Rear :-120/80-19
Front :-120/70-17 Rear :-180/55-17
Wheel Size
Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-482.6 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tube
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Not Available
Yes
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Spoke
Alloy

Dry Weight
Not Available
192 kg
Seat height
960 mm
830 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
1 L
2.6 L
Length*Width*Height
2180*820*1270 mm3
2065*830*1075 mm3
Wheelbase
1480 mm
1450 mm
Length
2180 mm
2065 mm
Ground Clearance
345 mm
145 mm
Height
1270 mm
1075 mm
Width
820 mm
830 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
6.2 L
17 L
Kerb Weight
112.9 Kg
212 Kg
Tail Light
Not Available
LED
Front Brake Size
270 mm
300 mm
Rear Brake Size
240 mm
250 mm

Battery Type
Li-ion
Not Available
Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Yes
Headlight
Not Available
LED
Battery Capacity
12.8V / 2AH
Not Available
Projector head light
Not Available
Yes
Power Modes
Yes
Yes

Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Frame Type
Tubular, Semi Double Cradle
Trellis, High Tensile Steel
Digital Display Type
Not Available
TFT
Malfunction Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Trip Meter
Not Available
Digital
Pillion Seat
Not Available
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Not Available
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Yes
Navigation assist
Yes
Yes
Riding Modes
Not Available
Rain,Road,Sports
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Kill Switch
Not Available
Yes
Low battery alert
Not Available
Yes
Brightness Control
Not Available
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
Not Available
2
Engine Temperature Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Rear Footpegs
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Not Available
Kawasaki Cornering Management Function
Gear Position Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Not Available
Yes
ABS Type
Not Available
Dual Channel
Distance To Empty
Not Available
Yes
Side Stand Warning
Not Available
Yes
Launch Control
Yes
Not Available
ABS
Not Available
Dual Channel
Body Type
Dirt Bikes, Off Road Bikes
Super Bikes, Sports Naked Bikes, Sports Bikes
Body Graphics
Yes
Not Available
Instrument Console Type
Not Available
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Internet Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Split
Speedometer
Not Available
Digital
Mobile Application
Yes
Yes
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Clock
Yes
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Low Oil Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Yes
Service Due Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Switchable ABS
Not Available
Yes
Saree Guard
Not Available
Yes
Quick Shifter
Not Available
Yes

1st Service
Not Available
1000 Kms
2nd Service
Not Available
12000 Kms
3rd Service
Not Available
24000 Kms
4th Service
Not Available
36000 Kms

Vehicle Warranty
2 Years or 30,000 Km
2 Years or 30,000 Km
Standard Warranty (Years)
2
2
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
30000
30000
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