New Kawasaki Z900RS
Metallic Spark Black RRP £10949Stock: 2 Available
Metallic Spark Black
Ebony
Candytone Green
There’s no place for fake in the lifestyle you choose. Kawasaki alone has the heritage to deliver yesterday’s values to today’s riders in a truly authentic Modern Classic bike.The visceral spirit of a 1970s legend – Kawasaki’s original king of cool Z1 – finds expression in the Z900RS, to satisfy the very essence of the rider you are now.
ERGO-FIT
ERGO-FIT is an interface system that allows a wide range of riders to feel at one with their machine.
ABS
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ensures stable braking performance by preventing wheel lock during braking.
HORIZONTAL BACK-LINK REAR SUSPENSION
Horizontal Back-link Rear Suspension arranges its shock unit horizontally, greatly contributing to efficient use of space and mass centralisation.
ASSIST & SLIPPER CLUTCH
Based on racing technology, the Assist & Slipper Clutch acts as both a back-torque limiter and a self-servo mechanism that enables a lighter clutch lever pull.
KTRC (1-MODE)
KTRC (Kawasaki TRaction Control) offers rider reassurance by preventing rear wheel spin on various surfaces.
DUAL THROTTLE VALVES
Dual Throttle Valves offer increased power and greater ease of use care of a second set of ECU-controlled throttle valves.
ECONOMICAL RIDING INDICATOR
The Economical Riding Indicator is a mark appearing on the instrument panel to indicate favourable fuel consumption, encouraging fuel efficient riding.
Engine
| Engine Type | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke In-Line Four |
| Displacement | 948 |
| Bore x Stroke | 73.4 x 56 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.8:1 |
| Valve system | DOHC, 16 valves |
| Fuel system | Fuel injection: Ø 36 mm x 4 with sub-throttle |
| Ignition | |
| Starting System | Electric |
| Lubrication | Forced lubrication, wet sump |
Performance & Transmission
| Maximum power | 82 kW {111 PS} / 8,500 rpm |
| CO2 emission | 124 g/km |
| Maximum torque | 98.5 N•m {10 kgf•m} / 6,500 rpm |
| Limited power version | |
| Power down kit 35 kW | |
| Fuel consumption 35 kW kit | |
| CO2 emission 35 kW kit | |
| Transmission | 6-speed |
| Final drive | Sealed chain |
| Primary Reduction Ratio | 1.627 (83/51) |
| Gear Ratios 1st | 2.917 (35/12) |
| Gear Ratios 2nd | 2.059 (35/17) |
| Gear Ratios 3rd | 1.650 (33/20) |
| Gear Ratios 4th | 1.409 (31/22) |
| Gear Ratios 5th | 1.222 (33/27) |
| Gear Ratios 6th | 0.967 (29/30) |
| Final reduction ratio | |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc |
Brakes & Suspension
| Brakes, front | Dual semi-floating 300 mm discs. Caliper: Dual radial-mount, monobloc, opposed 4-piston |
| Brakes, rear | Single 250 mm disc. Caliper: Single-piston |
| Suspension, front | 41 mm inverted fork with compression and rebound damping and spring preload adjustability |
| Suspension, rear | Horizontal Back-link, gas-charged shock with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability |
Frame & Dimensions
| Frame type | Trellis, high-tensile steel |
| Trail | 98 mm |
| Wheel travel front | 120 mm |
| Wheel travel rear | 140 mm |
| Tyre, front | 120/70ZR17 M/C (58W) |
| Tyre, rear | 180/55ZR17 M/C (73W) |
| Steering angle, left / right | 33° / 33° |
| L x W x H | 2,100 x 865 x 1,150 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,470 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 130 mm |
| Fuel Capacity | 17 litres |
| Seat Height | 835 mm |
| Curb mass | 215 kg |