Kawasaki Z900 - 2017 Specifications and Reviews
The 2017 Kawasaki Z900 is a middleweight naked bike designed for riders seeking an accessible entry into modern sportbike performance. Known for its potent 948cc inline-four engine, lightweight trellis frame, and agile handling characteristics, it delivers genuine thrills without overwhelming complexity. The Z900 excels for both commuting and spirited weekend riding, offering an ideal balance of power, manageability, and everyday practicality that appeals to experienced riders and those stepping up from smaller bikes.
General information | |
| Category | Naked bike |
| Year | 2017 |
| Model | Kawasaki Z900 |
Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Greenhouse gases | 127.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Fuel consumption | 5.50 litres/100 km (18.2 km/l or 42.77 mpg) |
| Driveline | Sealed chain |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc, manual |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Lubrication system | Forced lubrication, wet sump |
| Ignition | Digital |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Bore x Stroke | 73.4 x 56.0 mm (2.9 x 2.2 inches) |
| Compression | 11.8:1 |
| Torque | 98.60 Nm (10.1 kgf-m or 72.7 ft.lbs) @ 7700 Revolutions">RPM |
| Power | 125.00 Horsepower">HP (91.2 Kilowatt">kW)) @ 9500 Revolutions">RPM |
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
| Capacity: | 948.00 ccm (57.85 cubic inches) |
Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels | |
| Rear brakes diameter | 250 mm (9.8 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front brakes diameter | 300 mm (11.8 inches) |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Floating discs. |
| Rear tyre | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Front tyre | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear wheel travel | 140 mm (5.5 inches) |
| Rear Suspension | Horizontal Back-link with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability |
| Front wheel travel | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Front Suspension | 41 mm inverted fork with compression and rebound damping and spring preload adjustability |
| Trail | 103 mm (4.1 inches) |
| Rake (fork angle) | 31.0° |
| Frame type | Trellis, high-tensile steel |
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Physical measures and capacities | |
| Fuel capacity | 17.00 litres (4.49 gallons) |
| Wheelbase | 1,450 mm (57.1 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Overall width | 825 mm (32.5 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,065 mm (81.3 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,065 mm (41.9 inches) |
| Seat height | 795 mm (31.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 210.0 kg (463.0 pounds) |
Other specs | |
| Starter | Electric |
| Color options | Pearl Mystic Gray/Metallic Flat Spark Black, Candy Lime Green/Metallic Flat Spark Black, Metallic Flat Spark Black/Metallic Spark Black |














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