CFMoto 650NK vs Kawasaki Z900 Comparison

The CFMoto 650 NK is a street-fighter that gets sporty styling coupled with trendy graphics, star-shaped alloy wheels, and a striking presence overall. The bike draws power from the 649.3 cc twin-cylinder engine that develops 55.65 bhp at 8250 rpm and 54.4 Nm of peak torque at 7000 rpm. The motor is paired with a 6-speed gearbox. After sales service network is not widespread as other rival manufacturers. It is priced at Rs. 4.29 lakh (ex-showroom).

The Kawasaki Z900 is a muscular streetfighter which excels in everyday usability while delivering serious performance. In our evaluation, we found that, even with its aggressive design and powerful inline-four engine, the bike is approachable and surprisingly manageable in the daily riding conditions.

The 948 cc engine is smooth, lively, revs freely, and, once past 5,000 rpm, it starts to pull hard with no let-up in acceleration. It feels quick but predictable while the chassis provides stable straight-line manners and sure-footed corners.

The seating position is comfortable while the wide handlebar makes the bike easy to control even in traffic. At the same time, the weight of the Z900 can take a while to get to when stationary, and riders who prefer more suspension tuning options can find the adjustment range a little bit limited.

As Preetam Bora summed up,

“The Z900 isn’t perfect, but it’s easy to ride in traffic and thrilling every time you open the throttle.”