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2026 Kawasaki Z900RS
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Key Features

Kawasaki Z900RS Z1-Inspired Styling - The elegantly sculpted teardrop-style fuel tank at the heart of the design draws inspiration from the iconic Z1. Echoing the Z1’s distinctive tail design, the tail cowl contributes to a sleek side profile that flows smoothly from the seat to the end of the tail. Further tribute is paid through details like the round LED headlamp, dual-dial instrumentation, and oval LED taillight—all carefully crafted elements that honour the original Z1’s timeless appeal.
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Z1-Inspired Styling

The elegantly sculpted teardrop-style fuel tank at the heart of the design draws inspiration from the iconic Z1. Echoing the Z1’s distinctive tail design, the tail cowl contributes to a sleek side profile that flows smoothly from the seat to the end of the tail. Further tribute is paid through details like the round LED headlamp, dual-dial instrumentation, and oval LED taillight—all carefully crafted elements that honour the original Z1’s timeless appeal.

Kawasaki Z900RS Modern Electronics Package - Complementing the Z900RS’ rider-friendly engine and handling performance, an expanded electronic rider support package includes IMU feedback and Kawasaki’s latest dual-direction KQS, as well as comfort-enhancing features like electronic cruise control. Smartphone connectivity further enhances the riding experience, offering greater convenience and enjoyment than ever before.
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Modern Electronics Package

Complementing the Z900RS’ rider-friendly engine and handling performance, an expanded electronic rider support package includes IMU feedback and Kawasaki’s latest dual-direction KQS, as well as comfort-enhancing features like electronic cruise control. Smartphone connectivity further enhances the riding experience, offering greater convenience and enjoyment than ever before.

Kawasaki Z900RS Lightweight Trellis Frame - Complementing a light overall weight (noticeable as soon as the bike is lifted off its side-stand), frame rigidity and chassis geometry tuning were selected to deliver light, natural handling. Like the engine, the chassis responds to rider input predictably, going where the rider wants it to without resistance.
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Lightweight Trellis Frame

Complementing a light overall weight (noticeable as soon as the bike is lifted off its side-stand), frame rigidity and chassis geometry tuning were selected to deliver light, natural handling. Like the engine, the chassis responds to rider input predictably, going where the rider wants it to without resistance.

Kawasaki Z900RS Smartphone Connectivity - Smartphone connectivity lets riders connect to their machine wirelessly for an enhanced motorcycling experience.
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Smartphone Connectivity

Smartphone connectivity lets riders connect to their machine wirelessly for an enhanced motorcycling experience.

Kawasaki Z900RS Strong, Smooth In-Line Four Engine with ETV - Like the original Z1, the Z900RS’ 900cc-class In-Line Four engine configuration offers an ideal balance of power and manageability. The engine’s newly equipped electronic throttle valves enhance controllability in the low- to mid-rpm range, where riders spend most of their time. At the same time, increased power in the higher rpm range further sharpens the bike’s fun-to-ride character.
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Strong, Smooth In-Line Four Engine with ETV

Like the original Z1, the Z900RS’ 900cc-class In-Line Four engine configuration offers an ideal balance of power and manageability. The engine’s newly equipped electronic throttle valves enhance controllability in the low- to mid-rpm range, where riders spend most of their time. At the same time, increased power in the higher rpm range further sharpens the bike’s fun-to-ride character.

Kawasaki Z900RS KQS (Kawasaki Quick Shifter) - Allowing riders to take even greater advantage of the Z900RS’ exhilarating engine character, the quick shifter enables clutchless upshifts and downshifts for seamless acceleration and easy deceleration.
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KQS (Kawasaki Quick Shifter)

Allowing riders to take even greater advantage of the Z900RS’ exhilarating engine character, the quick shifter enables clutchless upshifts and downshifts for seamless acceleration and easy deceleration.

Kawasaki Z900RS Relaxed Riding Position - Whether riding through the city or exploring hilly terrain, the upright and relaxed riding position of the Z900RS offers both comfort and control. On models equipped with the Low Seat, a newly designed narrow handlebar better accommodates smaller riders, enhancing overall manageability.
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Relaxed Riding Position

Whether riding through the city or exploring hilly terrain, the upright and relaxed riding position of the Z900RS offers both comfort and control. On models equipped with the Low Seat, a newly designed narrow handlebar better accommodates smaller riders, enhancing overall manageability.

Kawasaki Z900RS USB Type-C Outlet - A USB Type-C outlet located on the right side of the handlebar adds modern convenience.
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USB Type-C Outlet

A USB Type-C outlet located on the right side of the handlebar adds modern convenience.

Kawasaki Z900RS Electronic Cruise Control - With the push of a button, riders are able to easily maintain a set speed, making highway cruising even more comfortable.
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Electronic Cruise Control

With the push of a button, riders are able to easily maintain a set speed, making highway cruising even more comfortable.

Kawasaki Z900RS Colourways That Further Emphasise the Retro Sport Image - In addition to a choice of three different models (Z900RS, Z900RS Blackball Edition and Z900RS SE), riders will be thrilled with highly distinct retro sport images created by the colourways available. The standard model is available in Candy Tone Red colour scheme inspired by 1970s Z models, as well as a Black Ball Edition that features a fully blacked-out design complemented by classic-style Z1 badging. The SE model adopts a vivid Fireball pattern further enhanced by its gold-coloured suspension components for a truly standout appearance. The CAFE model, which already turns heads thanks to its cafe-racer-image front cowl, cafe-racer-image drop handlebar and unique seat, features a blacked-o
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Colourways That Further Emphasise the Retro Sport Image

In addition to a choice of three different models (Z900RS, Z900RS Blackball Edition and Z900RS SE), riders will be thrilled with highly distinct retro sport images created by the colourways available. The standard model is available in Candy Tone Red colour scheme inspired by 1970s Z models, as well as a Black Ball Edition that features a fully blacked-out design complemented by classic-style Z1 badging. The SE model adopts a vivid Fireball pattern further enhanced by its gold-coloured suspension components for a truly standout appearance. The CAFE model, which already turns heads thanks to its cafe-racer-image front cowl, cafe-racer-image drop handlebar and unique seat, features a blacked-o

Kawasaki Z900RS IMU-Equipped Electronic Riding Support Technology - Kawasaki’s highly sophisticated electronic management systems offer rider support to allow riders to more fully experience how the Z900RS is fun and rewarding to control. IMU feedback adds greater precision to the ABS.
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IMU-Equipped Electronic Riding Support Technology

Kawasaki’s highly sophisticated electronic management systems offer rider support to allow riders to more fully experience how the Z900RS is fun and rewarding to control. IMU feedback adds greater precision to the ABS.

Kawasaki Z900RS Megaphone-Style Silencer - A newly designed sleek, sporty megaphone-style silencer is complemented by a revised end-cap design, further emphasising the bike’s retro sport identity.
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Megaphone-Style Silencer

A newly designed sleek, sporty megaphone-style silencer is complemented by a revised end-cap design, further emphasising the bike’s retro sport identity.

"Past & Future meet in the new Z900RS. Inspired by the iconic Z1, the Z900RS reimagines details for a new era like the vintage style comfort low seat, analogue dials and sporty “sound tuned” silencer while adding modern craftsmanship. From electronic cruise control and Smartphone connectivity to the IMU-equipped rider support package including Kawasaki Cornering Management Function (KCMF) and Kawasaki Quick Shifter (KQS), this engine is tuned for smooth performance at low rpm and greater excitement at higher revs for rider comfort and sheer riding pleasure. Not just a motorcycle; this is the embodiment of Retro Sport. Z900RS - Legends Never End, they grow, evolve, and endure."

Engine

ENGINE TYPE
Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke In-Line Four
DISPLACEMENT
948 cm³
BORE X STROKE
73.4 x 56 mm
COMPRESSION RATION
11.8:1
RATED OUTPUT
85 kW {116 PS} / 9,300 rpm
MAX. TORQUE
98.0 N•m {10 kgf•m} / 7,700 rpm
LUBRICATION
Forced lubrication, wet sump
FUEL SUPPL
Fuel injection: Ø 36 mm x 4
CERTIFICATION
Euro 6
GEARBOX
6 Speed
FINAL DRIVE
Chain
STARTING
Electric

Chassis

FRAME
Trellis, high-tensile steel
FRONT SUSPENSION
41 mm inverted fork with compression and rebound damping and spring preload adjustability
FRONT BRAKE
Dual semi-floating 300 mm Brembo discs. Caliper: Dual radial-mount, Brembo M4.32 monobloc, opposed 4-piston
REAR SUSPENSION
Horizontal Back-link, Öhlins S46 gas-charged shock with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability
REAR BRAKE
Single 250 mm disc. Caliper: Single-piston
FRONT TYRE
120/70ZR17 M/C (58W)
REAR TYRE
180/55ZR17 M/C (73W)

Dimensions

GROUND CLEARANCE
140 mm
UNLADEN WEIGHT
197 kg*
PERMITTED TOTAL WEIGHT
216 kg*
USABLE TANK VOLUME
17 litres
WHEELBASE
1,465 mm
SEAT HEIGHT
845 mm

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