Kawasaki Z 900RS
- Production years
- 2018–2027
- Brand
- Kawasaki
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Selected year: 2027
Technical specifications
- Engine capacity
- 948 cm³
- Power
- 110 hp (82 kW) at 8,500 rpm
- Wet weight
- 215 kg
- Seat height
- 835 mm
Overview
The Kawasaki Z 900RS is a naked motorcycle in the Z family, produced from 2018 through 2027. The 2027 model has a 948.0 cm³ liquid-cooled inline-four engine, producing 110 hp (82 kW) and 98.5 Nm of torque at 6,500 rpm, with a wet weight of 215 kg.
Its 835 mm seat height may make it harder for shorter riders to get both feet down, while the 215 kg wet weight takes effort to maneuver at a standstill. The 17-liter tank has a calculated full-tank range of about 321 km; ABS is fitted at both ends, and the front and rear suspension offer adjustment for damping and spring preload.
Specifications
Engine
Engine
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Bore x stroke
- 73.4 x 56.0 mm
- Engine capacity
- 948 cm³
- Compression ratio
- 10.8:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Engine type
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Ignition
- TCBI with electronic advance
- Lubrication system
- Forced lubrication, wet sump
- Starting
- Electric
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
Performance and transmission
Performance and transmission
- Co2 emissions
- 145 g/km CO₂
- Epa co emissions
- 0.0 CO g/km
- Epa est fuel consumption
- 6.17 L/100 km
- Fuel consumption
- 5.3 L/100 km
- Power
- 110 hp (82 kW) at 8,500 rpm
- Power weight ratio
- 0.5116 HP/kg (wet)
- Torque
- 98.5 Nm at 6,500 rpm
- Clutch
- Wet multi-disc, manual
- Final drive
- Chain
- Gearbox
- Manual 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
Dimensions and weight
Dimensions and weight
- Fuel capacity
- 17 L
- Fuel tank material
- Metal
- Ground clearance
- 130 mm
- Overall height
- 1,150 mm
- Overall length
- 2,110 mm
- Overall width
- 865 mm
- Seat height
- 835 mm
- Wet weight
- 215 kg
- Wheelbase
- 1,470 mm
Chassis and suspension
Chassis and suspension
- Frame
- Trellis, high tensile steel
- Front suspension
- Inverted telescopic fork with (13-way) adjustable compression and rebound (11-way) damping, spring preload (15-turn
- Front wheel travel
- 120 mm
- Rake
- 25.0°
- Rear suspension
- Horizontal back-link swingarm with stepless adjustable rebound damping and spring preload
- Rear wheel travel
- 140 mm
- Trail
- 98 mm
Brakes and wheels
Brakes and wheels
- Abs
- Yes
- Front brakes
- Double disc. ABS. Four-piston calipers.
- Front brakes diameter
- 300 mm
- Front tyre
- 120/70-ZR17
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. ABS. Single-piston caliper.
- Rear brakes diameter
- 250 mm
- Rear tyre
- 180/55-ZR17
Colours and equipment
Colours and equipment
- Colours
- Ino Red Metallic Diablo Black
Model years
2019
Seat height: 795 mm → 800 mm
2020
Wet weight: 215 kg → 214.1 kg; Seat height: 800 mm → 836 mm
2021
Wet weight: 214.1 kg → 215.1 kg
2022
Torque: 98.5 Nm → 98 Nm
2025
Torque: 98 Nm → 98.5 Nm; Wet weight: 215.1 kg → 215 kg; Seat height: 836 mm → 835 mm
2026
Power: 110 hp (82 kW) → 115 hp (86 kW); Torque: 98.5 Nm → 99 Nm; Wet weight: 215 kg → 216 kg; Seat height: 835 mm → 810 mm
2027
Power: 115 hp (86 kW) → 110 hp (82 kW); Torque: 99 Nm → 98.5 Nm; Wet weight: 216 kg → 215 kg; Seat height: 810 mm → 835 mm
| Specification | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine capacity | 948 cm³ | 948 cm³ | 948 cm³ | 948 cm³ | 948 cm³ | 948 cm³ |
| Power | 110 hp (82 kW) | 110 hp (82 kW) | 110 hp (82 kW) | 110 hp (82 kW) | 115 hp (86 kW) | 110 hp (82 kW) |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 98 Nm | 98 Nm | 98.5 Nm | 99 Nm | 98.5 Nm |
| Wet weight | 215.1 kg | 215.1 kg | 215.1 kg | 215 kg | 216 kg | 215 kg |
| Seat height | 836 mm | 836 mm | 836 mm | 835 mm | 810 mm | 835 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 17 L | 17 L | 17 L | 17 L | 17 L | 17 L |
Pros and cons
Advantages
Adjustable suspension
Adjustable damping and spring preload at both ends let riders tailor the suspension to their preferences.
ABS at both ends
ABS on the 300 mm front discs and 250 mm rear disc can help prevent wheel lock under hard braking.
Useful tank range
The 17-liter tank has a calculated range of about 321 km between full tanks.
Things to consider
Tall seat
At 835 mm, the seat can make it difficult for shorter riders to place both feet firmly on the ground.
Weight at a standstill
The 215 kg wet weight takes more effort to maneuver in a parking space than a lighter motorcycle.
Chain maintenance
The chain final drive needs periodic cleaning and adjustment.
Rider fit
Rider fit calculator
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How to measure
Stand barefoot with your back to a wall. Hold a book firmly between your legs, then measure from the floor to the top edge of the book.
Estimated ground reach
Balls of both feet likely down
You should reach on both sides, but probably not with your heels fully down.
Seat height
835 mm
Approx. loaded height
805 mm
Estimate assumes about 30 mm of suspension sag. Seat width, footwear, luggage and suspension settings can change real reach. Always sit on the motorcycle before buying.
Fuel range calculator
Enter your expected fuel consumption to estimate the distance on a full tank, with or without a fuel reserve.
Tank 17 L at 5.3 L/100 km
Lower consumption = longer range.
Estimated range
321 km
With 10% reserve
289 km
This is a planning estimate, not a measured result. Speed, route, weather, load and riding style can change real consumption.
FAQ
How much power does the 2027 Kawasaki Z 900RS make?
It produces 110 hp (82 kW).
What is the torque of the 2027 Kawasaki Z 900RS?
It makes 98.5 Nm of torque at 6,500 rpm.
How tall is the 2027 Kawasaki Z 900RS seat?
The seat height is 835 mm.
What is the calculated range of the 2027 Kawasaki Z 900RS?
Its 17-liter tank has a calculated full-tank range of about 321 km.
