Naked Motorcycles
2017Kawasaki Z900
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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.
- Capacity
- 948.0 ccm
- Engine
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Wet weight
- 210.0 kg
- Seat height
- 795 mm
- Power
- 125.0 HP (91.2 kW) @ 9500 RPM
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- Capacity
- 948.0 ccm
- Power
- 125.0 HP (91.2 kW) @ 9500 RPM
- CO2 Emissions
- 126 CO2 g/km
- EPA Certificate No.
- HKAXC.948AAA-018
- EPA Est. Fuel Consumption
- 5.37 L/100km (1263.1 mpg)
- EPA CO Emissions
- 0.3 CO g/km
- Torque
- 98.6 Nm (10.1 kgf-m) @ 7700 RPM
- Engine type
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Fuel consumption
- 5.50 litres/100 km (18.2 km/l)
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.5952 HP/kg
- Bore x stroke
- 73.4 x 56.0 mm
- Compression
- 11.8:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- Digital
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
- Lubrication system
- Forced lubrication, wet sump
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
- Clutch
- Wet multi-disc, manual
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1450 mm
- Overall length
- 2065 mm
- Overall width
- 825 mm
- Overall height
- 1065 mm
- Seat height
- 795 mm
- Wet weight
- 210.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 17.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- 130 mm
- Dry weight
- Not on record - add it
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Trellis, high-tensile steel
- Front suspension
- 41 mm inverted fork with compression and rebound damping and spring preload adjustability
- Rear suspension
- Horizontal Back-link with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability
- Front wheel travel
- 120 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 140 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 31.0°
- Trail
- 103 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Double disc. Floating discs.
- Front brakes diameter
- 300 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc
- Rear brakes diameter
- 250 mm
- ABS
- Optional
- Front tyre
- 120/70-ZR17
- Rear tyre
- 180/55-ZR17
Other
- Color options
- Pearl Mystic Gray/Metallic Flat Spark Black, Candy Lime Green/Metallic Flat Spark Black, Metallic Flat Spark Black/Metallic Spark Black
- Warranty
- 12
- Fuel Tank Material
- M
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What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 2017 | 2019 | 2022 | 2024 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 948 cc | 948 cc | 948 cc | 948 cc | 948 cc |
| Dry weight | — | — | 212 kg | — | 212 kg |
| Seat height | 795 mm | 795 mm | 820 mm | 795 mm | 810 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 17 L | 17 L | 17 L | 17 L | 17 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Kawasaki Z900?
The 2017 Kawasaki Z900 has a Capacity of 948.0 ccm (57.85 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Kawasaki Z900 have?
The 2017 Kawasaki Z900 has a Power of 125.0 HP (91.2 kW) @ 9500 RPM.
How many gears does the Kawasaki Z900 have?
The 2017 Kawasaki Z900 has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the Kawasaki Z900?
The 2017 Kawasaki Z900 has a Torque of 98.6 Nm (10.1 kgf-m or 72.7 ft.lbs) @ 7700 RPM.
How much does the Kawasaki Z900 weigh?
The 2017 Kawasaki Z900 has a Wet weight of 210.0 kg (463.0 pounds).
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