Z900
Kawasaki has long believed that Supernaked models should be more than supersport machines stripped of their full-fairing bodywork. Designed with sugomi performance for maximum riding pleasure, the Z900 mounts a 948 cm³ In-Line Four engine in an ultra-lightweight frame. The choice of a 900cc-class In-Line Four was no accident; every twist of the throttle is rewarded by crisp, smooth response and exhilarating acceleration. But although the engine becomes more exciting the higher the revs climb, its smooth power delivery makes it extremely manageable. The lightweight chassis offers the same duality; nimble handling lends itself to spirited sports riding, while the Z900’s light weight and low seat height make it easy to control. Like many legendary Kawasaki 900cc-class In-Line Four machines (Z1, Ninja/GPz900R, Ninja ZX-9R), the Z900’s package delivers a sublime balance of power and handling – ideal for a Supernaked model.
 
SUGOMI PERFORMANCE MEETS A SUBLIME BALANCE OF POWER & HANDLING
Offering excitement that increases as the revs climb, sugomi performance ensures that riding the Z900 is a visceral experience. The crisp response of the its In-Line Four engine is perfectly balanced by its light, agile handling. Exhilarating without being overly intimidating, the combination is simply sublime.
 
	
		
			
 
			
Z900  ZR900BJF
		
		
			
 
			
ENGINE TYPE
			
Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke In-Line Four
		
		
			
 
			
DISPLACEMENT
			
948 cm³
		
		
			
 
			
BORE X STROKE
			
73.4 x 56.0 mm
		
		
			
 
			
COMPRESSION RATIO
			
11.8:1
		
		
			
 
			
VALVE SYSTEM
			
DOHC 16 valve
		
		
			
 
			
FUEL SYSTEM
			
Fuel injection: Ø 36 mm x 4 (Keihin) with oval sub-throttles
		
		
			
 
			
IGNITION
			
Digital
		
		
			
 
			
STARTING
			
Electric
		
		
			
 
			
TRANSMISSION
			
6-speed, return
		
		
			
 
			
FINAL DRIVE
			
Sealed chain
		
		
			
 
			
PRIMARY REDUCTION RATIO
			
1.627 (83/51)
		
		
			
 
			
1ST
			
2.692 (35/13)
		
		
			
 
			
2ND
			
2.059 (35/17)
		
		
			
 
			
3RD
			
1.650 (33/20)
		
		
			
 
			
4TH
			
1.409 (31/22)
		
		
			
 
			
5TH
			
1.222 (33/27)
		
		
			
 
			
6TH
			
1.034 (30/29)
		
		
			
 
			
FINAL DRIVE REDUCTION RATIO
			
2.933 (44/15)
		
		
			
 
			
CLUTCH
			
Wet Multi-disc, manual
		
		
			
 
			
FRAME:
			
 
		
		
			
 
			
TYPE
			
Trellis, high-tensile steel
		
		
			
 
			
WHEEL TRAVEL FRONT
			
120 mm
		
		
			
 
			
WHEEL TRAVEL BACK
			
140 mm
		
		
			
 
			
TYRE:
			
 
		
		
			
 
			
FRONT
			
120/70ZR17 (58W)
		
		
			
 
			
REAR
			
180/55ZR17M/C (73W)
		
		
			
 
			
CASTER (RAKE)
			
24.5°
		
		
			
 
			
TRAIL
			
103 mm
		
		
			
 
			
STEERING ANGLE (RIGHT/LEFT)
			
33° / 33°
		
		
			
 
			
SUSPENSION:
			
 
		
		
			
 
			
FRONT
			
41 mm inverted fork with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability
		
		
			
 
			
REAR
			
Horizontal Back-link with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability
		
		
			
 
			
BRAKES:
			
 
		
		
			
 
			
FRONT
			
Dual semi-floating ø300 mm petal discs with dual opposed 4 piston calipers and ABS
		
		
			
 
			
REAR
			
Single 250 mm petal disc with single piston caliper and ABS
		
		
			
 
			
DIMENSIONS:
			
 
		
		
			
 
			
L X W X H
			
2,065 x 825 x 1,065 mm 
		
		
			
 
			
WHEELBASE
			
1,450 mm
		
		
			
 
			
GROUND CLEARANCE
			
130 mm
		
		
			
 
			
SEAT HEIGHT
			
795 mm
		
		
			
 
			
CURB MASS
			
210 kg
		
		
			
 
			
FUEL CAPACITY
			
17 litres
		
		
			
 
			
PERFORMANCE
			
 
		
		
			
 
			
MAX POWER
			
92 kW (125PS) / 9,500 rpm
		
		
			
 
			
MAX POWER WITH RAM AIR
			
NA
		
		
			
 
			
MAXIMUM TORQUE
			
99 N-m
		
		
			
 
			
COLOUR/S
			
Pearl Mystic Gray with Metallic Flat Spark Black or Candy Persimmon Red with Metallic Spark Black
		
		
			
 
			
WARRANTY                                                                      
			
24 Months Unlimited Kilometres