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KawasakiZ900

2025-present

Power
122hp
@ 9,500 rpm
Torque
98Nm
@ 7,700 rpm
Weight
212kg
wet
Engine
948cc
4 cyl · Inline-4
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Launch price (US)USD 9,999

Kawasaki Z900 naked sportbike — photo by T.Doi
Kawasaki Z900 naked sportbike — photo by T.Doi · CC BY-SA 4.0

The Kawasaki Z900 is listed for 2017-present, in 3 versions. Category: Naked. Latest version (2025-present): 948 cc, 122 hp, 98 Nm, and 212 kg.

Engine

Engine
948cc liquid-cooled inline-four, DOHC, 16-valve, now with ride-by-wire 36mm throttle bodies
Displacement
948 cc
Cylinders
4
Configuration
Inline-4
Cooling
liquid-cooled
Transmission
6-speed manual with assist/slipper clutch and standard 2-way quickshifter, chain final drive
Gears
6
Final drive
chain

Performance

Power
122 hp
Power (metric)
91 kW
Peak power at
9,500 rpm
Torque
98 Nm
Peak torque at
7,700 rpm

Chassis

Front suspension
41mm inverted fork, 120mm travel, adjustable preload and rebound damping
Rear suspension
Aluminum twin-sided swingarm, single shock, 139.7mm travel, adjustable preload and rebound damping
Front tire
120/70 ZR17 (Dunlop Sportmax Q5A)
Rear tire
180/55 ZR17 (Dunlop Sportmax Q5A)

Brakes

System
KIBS ABS with 6-axis IMU-based cornering ABS, standard
Front
Dual 300mm discs, Nissin radial-mount 4-piston calipers (base); Brembo M4.32 monobloc on SE trim
Rear
Single 250mm disc, single-piston caliper

Dimensions

Weight
212 kg
Weight basis
curb (claimed, US spec)
Seat height
810 mm
Fuel capacity
17 L

Electronics

Quickshifter
Yes

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Videos

2025 Kawasaki Z900 ridden | Radical revamp, or gentle upgrade? | MCN Review

MCN - Motorcyclenews.com · 2025 · Watch on YouTube

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