Re: Kawasaki Z900 or Honda CBR650R (2019)

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Re: Kawasaki Z900 or Honda CBR650R (2019)

I think you should sit on the bikes and then decide, go for the one which feels feels better in terms of ergonomics.

Check if you are able to keep both of your feet flat on the ground, if you can handle the weight of the bike with a pillion at the back.

Also look for the reputation of the service center near to your place.

That should help you decide, considering you are not too much into the performance of the said machines.

Re: Kawasaki Z900 or Honda CBR650R (2019)

CBR650R anytime. It has lower fuel rating requirements (requires 91), very low maintenance cost and very good milage!

CBR650R is a sport bike and Z900 is naked. First you should choose which category of bike you would like to buy.

Sports --
1) Better handling
2) clipons let you duck down at high speeds so you'll be comfortable despite the wind blasts.

Naked -- 'Muscle bike'; big engine less thought on body. One major let down of naked bikes is that it's designed for high speeds, but for how long will you be able to take that wind blast? It's inefficient.

Re: Kawasaki Z900 or Honda CBR650R (2019)

try sitting on the motorcycle. Ask for test rides until you get sure of the weight the motorcycle come with, as said of the height I too was planning for cbr250r vs Ninja 300.
Though Ninja's seat is higher the layout of seat is such I was able to put both my feet on the ground, whereas Cbr250 felt a bit wider. Similar example with Duke 390 I had, in shorter rides due to traffic the engine heats up a lot. I burnt my calves a little. check how much the 900 heats up (being a naked would dissipate more heat to legs lacking vents). Honda on the other hand has fairing to channel the hot air. Go to showrooms in peak traffic hours, manoeuvre
the motorcycles by sitting and without sitting on them. Whichever feels nimble to you. Go for that.

In the go for what your heart says.

Re: Kawasaki Z900 or Honda CBR650R (2019)

I was wondering if you have considered the Suzuki GSX-S750 ?

Re: Kawasaki Z900 or Honda CBR650R (2019)

My friend, what I wouldn't give to be in your shoes right now: choosing between CBR650, Z900 and GSXS750 . But alas, common man as I am...
All the best with your search! I will be watching this space.

Edit: Thought I'd add that just today, as I was idling in traffic at dhaula kuan (and delhi folks will know how awful that can be) a z900 pulled in next to me. Man did it sound sweet! That rumble! So sad for such a beast to be ensnared in Delhi traffic.

Re: Kawasaki Z900 or Honda CBR650R (2019)

Ok lets throw some light in this long dead thread,i finalised cbr 650r after riding it,and booked since February from Dugar Honda,and till not after 100 of lies they are not delivering the bike,i am fed up with their attitude and lies,honda is soon going to loose a premium customer.after promising date of april then may,then june and till now nothing,my finances has been approved by bank and they wont hold it longer.Tell me guys what should i do now😡

Re: Kawasaki Z900 or Honda CBR650R (2019)

Did you reach out to Honda? Tell them the history with the dealer and let's see the money hungry company has anything to say.
If none of it works, cancel the bike and go for Kawasaki or Suzuki. They're more concerned and interested in selling a premium bike than Honda who is and will always try to woo you for Activa and Shine but not anything costlier than 1 lakh.

Re: Kawasaki Z900 or Honda CBR650R (2019)

I have already contacted honda but they seems not to be in a mood of resolving anything, yesterday i tried to contact thier eastern regional head office but all in vain.i am thinking about kawasaki now.This is my last week of tolerance then i will take something else.

Re: Kawasaki Z900 or Honda CBR650R (2019)

I'd say wait till the end of this month. Give the dealer an ultimatum that you'd surely cancel your order on 1st July.

Re: Kawasaki Z900 or Honda CBR650R (2019)

Already given 3 chances,he request and i gave him more time.Feeling like i am buying an activa 650 R.

Re: Kawasaki Z900 or Honda CBR650R (2019)

Was wondering why you havent considered the Ninja 1000. It costs about 2.5lacs more than than the Z900 and is a way better bike with better electronics package.
I was in the same dilema as to what I should go for between CBR 650R, Z900 and Ninja 1000.
Heres how I decided:
1. CBR 650R -> Price 9.34lacs OTR in Bangalore - Riding position is pretty committed. Going long distances will hurt the wrist and back. Power figures are the lowest between the 3. No ride modes and traction control modes. Traction control is either on or off. Servicing cost is the cheapest, but is really not of much concern as I prefer to work on my machines myself.
2. Z900 -> 9.5 lacs OTR Bangalore - Riding position is pretty relaxed. Can be used comfortably in city (B2B traffic will a pain), highway rides need a good wind shield. Absolute no pillion comfort. Heck no one will dare sit on that seat. No electronics aid is a let down at this price.
3. Ninja 1000 -> 12 OTR -> Best riding position, neither committed nor relaxed. Can sit upright in city and tuck down at highway speeds. The best electronics package at this price. You get 3 levels of traction control and 2 ride modes. Cornering ABS is present and uses the same Bosch IMU as ZX-10R. OEM spares are pretty cheap so dont need to depend on the attrocious pricing of Kawasaki. Has the best power & torque figures of the 3.

Will be getting the N1000 once I move to Hyderabad by end of July.

Re: Kawasaki Z900 or Honda CBR650R (2019)

Congratulations for n1000,cbr 650r cost 8.8OTR here and N1000 12.5 so difference almost 3.7lk,and i can't strech so much.
I will be using bike not more than 100-150kms per ride so the sports position is bearable, power is less but where would i cross 150+ continuously on our crazy indian roads.
Z900 being naked was my second choice as it was naked and relaxed, it's a brutal power machine.No TCS is a big let down.
Honda has a partial TCS that is ok for me.
And i won't be using it for more than 2 years.

Re: Kawasaki Z900 or Honda CBR650R (2019)

Since you are skeptical about the z900 because it has no traction control, I would strongly suggest you to take a look at the Suzuki Gsx-s750.

It's an online four, naked bike with multilevel traction control plus more power than the Honda. Being a Suzuki it's service cost is less than that of the Kawasaki. Suzuki has separate dealer for their big bikes so you will be treated differently than what Honda did to you.

In my opinion the Suzuki is the best package. It's also less than the z900 in price.