Kawasaki Z900RS vs Highland 950cc Viking (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Kawasaki Z900RSstacks up against the Highland 950cc Viking. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKawasaki Z900RSHighland 950cc Viking
Model year20262011
Price$12,000
Engine948 cc950 cc
Horsepower111 hp
Torque98 Nm
Weight215 kg
Seat height835 mm33 mm
Fuel capacity17.0 L2.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed manual6-speed
Front brakesDual 300mm discsDouble disc. 2 4-piston calipers
Rear brakesSingle 250mm discSingle disc. 2-piston calipers
Tires120/70-17 front, 180/55-17 rear120/70-17 / 180/55-17

Kawasaki Z900RS vs Highland 950cc Viking — which should you buy?

Picking between the Kawasaki Z900RS and the Highland 950cc Viking usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Kawasaki Z900RS brings 111 hp in a 215 kg package, while the Highland 950cc Viking counters with its own power figure.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: