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KawasakiZ900RS

2022-present · SE

Power
111hp
@ 8,500 rpm
Torque
98.5Nm
@ 6,500 rpm
Weight
214kg
wet
Engine
948cc
4 cyl · Inline-4
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Launch price (US MSRP, 2022 launch)USD 13,449

2024 Kawasaki Z900RS ABS in Metallic Diablo Black, left side view — photo by Mr.choppers
2024 Kawasaki Z900RS ABS in Metallic Diablo Black, left side view — photo by Mr.choppers · CC BY-SA 3.0

The Kawasaki Z900RS is listed for 2018-present, in 3 versions. Category: Classic/Retro. Latest version (2022-present · SE): 948 cc, 111 hp, 98.5 Nm, and 214 kg.

Engine

Engine
948cc inline-4
Displacement
948 cc
Cylinders
4
Configuration
Inline-4
Cooling
liquid-cooled
Transmission
6-speed, return shift, chain final drive
Gears
6
Final drive
chain

Performance

Power
111 hp
Power (metric)
82 kW
Peak power at
8,500 rpm
Torque
98.5 Nm
Peak torque at
6,500 rpm

Chassis

Front suspension
Inverted telescopic fork, 13-way adjustable compression, 11-way rebound, 15-turn preload, retuned for SE shock, 4.7 in (120mm) travel
Rear suspension
Ohlins S46 piggyback shock, fully adjustable damping, remote spring-preload adjuster, 5.5 in (140mm) travel
Front tire
120/70 ZR17
Rear tire
180/55 ZR17

Brakes

System
Dual front disc / single rear disc, ABS standard
Front
Dual 300mm discs with Brembo M4.32 monobloc 4-piston calipers, radial-pump master cylinder
Rear
Single 250mm disc with single-piston caliper

Dimensions

Weight
214 kg
Weight basis
curb
Seat height
845 mm
Fuel capacity
17 L

Electronics

Quickshifter
No

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Videos

Why The Kawasaki Z900RS Is Now Almost Unbeatable – 2026 SE Review

MOTOBOB · 2026 · Watch on YouTube