KAWASAKI Motors Corporation Japan announced the that "Z900" 2020 model will release in Japan on Wednesday, January 15, 2020.
The new Z900 maintains the concept of “Exciting and Easy” while offering the next stage Supernaked in aggressive Z Sugomi styling. In addition, it is equipped with a number of advanced new features such as integrated Riding Modes that combines newly KTRC and Power mode, the new TFT color instrumentation, smartphone connectivity, all-LED lightings, cleaner emissions, and high ease of handling.
This model, designed to bring the greatest level of pleasure, demonstrates its true value when running through winding.
Z900
MSRP: Around 8800 USD
Metallic Graphite Gray x Metallic Spark Black
Metallic Spark Black x Metallic Flat Spark Black
Main features (changes from the previous model)
・Cleaner exhaust gas and exciting exhaust sound
・Smoother acceleration and deceleration with revised clutch damper springs and FI settings
・Durability has been improved by increasing the strength of the swing arm pivot
・Front and rear suspension with optimized settings for the new frame
・DUNLOP latest model the SPORTMAX Roadsport 2, contributes to light handling performance
・The aggressive design with a number of updates to make it look sharper
・LED headlights that polish "Sugomi" styling
・A traction control system for maintaining stable vehicle behavior and enhancing performance in sport riding
・Power mode selection and integrated riding mode that can be selected according to running and road conditions
・Full digital TFT color LCD screen for a variety of information display and give the cockpit an advanced and luxurious style.
・Smartphone connection function that enhances motorcycle life in cooperation with "RIDEOLOGY THE APP"
Main Specifications
| Model Name (Popular Name) | Z900 | |
| Market Code | ZR900FLF | |
| Model | 2BL-ZR900B | |
| Overall (Length x Width x Height) | 2,070mm x 825mm x 1,080mm | |
| Wheelbase | 1,455mm | |
| Ground Clearance | 145mm | |
| Seat Height | 800mm | |
| Caster / trail | 24.9 degree / 110mm | |
| Engine | Water-cooled 4-stroke parallel 4-cylinder / DOHC 4-valve | |
| Displacement | 948cc | |
| Bore x Stroke | 73.4mm x 56.0mm /11.8:1 | |
| Maximum Output | 92kW (125PS) / 9,500rpm | |
| Maximum Torque | 98N.m (10.0kgf.m) / 7,700rpm | |
| Starting System | Self starter | |
| Ignition System | Battery & Coil (Transistor Ignition) | |
| Lubrication System | Wet Sump | |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 4.0L | |
| Fuel System | Fuel Injection | |
| Transmission | 6-speed, Return | |
| Clutch Type | Assist and Slipper | |
| Gear Ratio | 1st Gear | 2.692 (35/13) |
| 2nd Gear | 2.058 (35/17) | |
| 3rd Gear | 1.650 (33/20) | |
| 4th Gear | 1.409 (31/22) | |
| 5th Gear | 1.222 (33/27) | |
| 6th Gear | 1.034 (30/29) | |
| Primary reduction ratio / Secondary reduction ratio | 1.627 (83/51) / 2.933 (44/15) | |
| Frame Type | Diamond | |
| Suspension | Front | Telescopic (inverted inner tube diameter 41mm) |
| Rear | Swingarm (horizontal back link) | |
| Wheel Travel | Front | 120mm |
| Rear | 140mm | |
| Tire Size | Front | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) |
| Rear | 180/55ZR17M/C (73W) | |
| Wheel Size | Front | 17M/C x MT3.50 |
| Rear | 17M/C × MT5.50 | |
| Brake Type | Front | Dual Disc 300mm (outer diameter) |
| Rear | Single Disc 250mm (outer diameter) | |
| Steering Angle (left / right) | 33-degree / 33-degree | |
| Curb Weight | 213kg | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 17L | |
| Passenger Capacity | 2 Seaters | |
| Fuel Consumption Rate (km / L)*1 | 24.0km / L (Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism: 60km / h, fixed fuel consumption, 2 seaters)*2 | |
| 18.4km / L (WMTC mode value class 3-2, when single person rides)*3 | ||
| Minimum Radius of Rotation | 2.9m | |
| Color | Metallic Graphite Gray x Metallic Spark Black (GY1) Metallic Spark Black x Metallic Flat Spark Black (BK1) |
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*1. The fuel consumption rate is the value under the specified test conditions. It depends on various conditions such as the customer's usage environment (weather, traffic jam, etc.), driving method, vehicle condition (equipment, specifications) and maintenance status.
*2. The fixed fuel consumption value is the fuel consumption rate based on the actual measurement that traveled at a constant speed of the motorcycle.
*3. The WMTC mode value is a calculated value based on the emissions test result measured in the running mode, which is an international standard including starting, acceleration, and stopping. The running mode class is classified according to the displacement and maximum speed.
*Equipped with ABS.
*Standard ETC2.0 motorcycle.
*For improvement, specifications and dimensions are subject to change without notice.
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