Kawasaki Z900 Same Price Other Options

It wasn’t a long time ago that Kawasaki launched the updated 2026 Z900 in India. And for Rs 9.99 lakh, ex-showroom, the Z900 is definitely good value for your money. That said, it’s still an expensive bike and the price tag might be too steep for what the Z900 has to offer. If you think so, here are 5 other options in 5 different genres for you to consider, all of which lie in the same price range as the new Z900: 

Triumph Tiger Sport 660 - Rs 9,45,000

If you have major touring intentions with your first big bike, the Triumph Tiger Sport 660 might actually serve you better than the Z900. It is larger and hence has way more space for you to mount your luggage on. Triumph also has a whole range of luggage accessories on offer, for you to choose from. The Tiger Sport 660’s three cylinder also makes for a different riding experience than the Z900’s inline four engine. 

Yes, the Tiger isn’t as sporty as the Z900, but it’s still plenty fun if you take it to your favourite ghats on a weekend ride. The 17-inch wheels make it handle well and the bike carries its weight very well. The Tiger also has a smaller engine and isn’t as powerful as the Z900, but it’s still a lot of power for our roads. So if you want something that’s more spacious and practical for our roads, the Triumph Tiger Sport 660 might be a better choice for less money. 

Suzuki GSX-8R - Rs 9,88,551

Most Indians fell in love with sporty bikes after watching Dhoom, so this list obviously had to include a sportbike. The best thing about the Suzuki GSX-8R is that it brings in the best of both worlds. It has the visual appeal of a sportbike: sporty, agile and with sharp cuts and creases. It looks good and will turn heads where you go, while having quite a bit of exclusivity since it’s not a bike that sells extremely well in India. 

But then this Suzuki bike is also quite practical. The clip-ons are quite high for a sportbike and the footpegs aren’t set too high. The overall riding triangle is surprisingly comfortable. Its engine is quite easy to use as well, for it builds power in a linear way and won’t overwhelm someone who’s riding a big bike for the first time. So if you want a sportbike but not give up a lot of the Z900’s practicality, you should definitely look at the Suzuki GSX-8R. 

Honda CB750 Hornet e-clutch - Rs 10,49,000

One thing we talked about the Kawasaki Z900 is that it might be quite powerful, it’s not exactly the most exciting and sporty bike in its segment. Here is where the Honda CB750 Hornet comes in. This 755cc parallel-twin engine is sporty and a lot of fun. Rev it up and the bike will make you laugh and giggle with how much grunt it has at high revs. 

And now that it has the e-clutch technology, that allows you to start off from a stop, shift up and down through the gearbox and even come to a halt, all without ever having to touch the clutch. And for the old school enthusiasts, the bike still has a clutch lever for you to operate. So if you want to up the fun quotient while retaining all the benefits of a naked bike, the Honda CB750 Hornet is an excellent choice. 

Triumph Bonneville T100 - Rs 10,85,400

We Indians love retro bikes, so if you want to ditch the Kawasaki Z900’s aggressiveness and sportiness in favour of something more old school, the Triumph Bonneville T100 is an excellent choice. No one does neo-retro bikes better than Triumph and the Bonneville is one handsome, old-school motorcycle, one that turns heads in a very pleasing way wherever it goes. It’s also a big bike that’ll make you feel like you own something large and retro. 

It’s also the complete opposite of the Z900 in terms of features. If you think modern day bikes are too feature-loaded and want something that’s a bit more no-nonsense, the Bonneville T100 keeps it simple and you would love that. So if you’re okay spending a bit more money for a retro bike, the Triumph Bonneville T100 will be one of your best bets. 

Ducati Scrambler Icon Dark - Rs 10,87,000

And if you are going retro but want something from a more exotic brand, spend Rs 1,600 over the Bonneville and get the Ducati Scrambler Icon Dark. While it has 17-inch wheels at both ends and hence isn’t a true blue scrambler, it’s still a handsome motorcycle with a fun engine and comes with Ducati’s iconic brand. If you value the Ducati stamp enough to spend almost Rs 1 lakh over the Kawasaki Z900, the Scrambler Icon Dark will make for a fun motorcycle.