Kawasaki Z900

For the original Z900 sold in the 1970s, see Kawasaki Z1.

Kawasaki Z900

Manufacturer	Kawasaki Motorcycle & Engine Company
Parent company	Kawasaki Heavy Industries
Production	2017–present
Predecessor	Kawasaki Z800
Class	Standard
Engine	948 cc (57.9 cu in) liquid-cooled 4-stroke 16-valve DOHC inline-four
Bore / stroke	73.4 mm × 56.0 mm (2.9 in × 2.2 in)
Compression ratio	11.8:1
Top speed	253 km/h (157 mph)
Power	92.2 kW (125 hp) @ 9500 rpm A2 35.0(47.46 hp)
Torque	98.6 N·m @ 7700 rpm
Transmission	6-speed constant-mesh, chain final drive
Frame type	Steel diamond with truss structure
Suspension	Front: Inverted 41 mm (1.6 in) telescopic fork with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability, 119 mm (4.7 in) wheel travel Rear: Horizontal back-link, stepless rebound damping and adjustable spring preload, 140 mm (5.5 in) wheel travel
Brakes	Front: 4-piston caliper with dual 300 mm (11.8 in) discs Rear: Single-piston caliper with single 250 mm (9.8 in) disc
Tires	Front: 120/70-ZR17 Rear: 180/55-ZR17
Rake, trail	24.5°, 104 mm (4.1 in)
Wheelbase	1,450 mm (57.1 in)
Dimensions	L: 2,115 mm (83.3 in) W: 825 mm (32.5 in) H: 1,065 mm (41.9 in)
Seat height	795 mm (31.3 in)
Fuel capacity	17 L (3.7 imp gal; 4.5 US gal)
Related	Kawasaki Z1000

The Kawasaki Z900 is a standard motorcycle of the Kawasaki Z series made by Kawasaki since 2017. It replaced the Z800. It is the flagship Z series motorcycle besides the ZH2 from Kawasaki.

Z900RS

2024 Kawasaki Z900RS (US)

The Z900RS is a retro-styled version of the Z900 first unveiled at the 2017 Tokyo Show. "RS" stands for Retro Sports; in Japan there is also a version with café racer looks and a bikini fairing. The engine is also tuned differently, and has a lower-pitched exhaust sound. It went on sale in Japan in December 2017, but only arrived in the United States for the 2023 model year. The first year was only sold with two-tone, red and black paint in the United States. For the 2024 model year, the only color available is Metallic Diablo Black.