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2027Kawasaki Z900RS Black Ball

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The 2027 Kawasaki Z900RS Black Ball Edition is a blacked-out special-edition colourway of the standard Z900RS, mechanically unchanged: a 948cc inline-four producing 116 PS (114.4 hp) and 98 Nm, IMU-based Kawasaki Cornering Management Function, a quickshifter and electronic cruise control. Classic Z1-style badging is retained despite the all-black finish.

Capacity: 948.0 ccm
Engine: In-line four, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Dry weight: 197.0 kg
Seat height: 835 mm
Power: 114.4 HP

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How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail15%

Cornering65%

City riding55%

Daily riding65%

Touring60%

Two-up50%

Track40%

Best for: Retro-styled street riding with premium electronics
Built for: Blacked-out special-edition retro inline-four
Not ideal for: Riders wanting off-road capability or a lightweight/budget machine

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

Will it fit you?

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At 835mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with balls of both feet on the 2027 Kawasaki Z900RS Black Ball, with a relaxed knee angle of around 130 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 948.0 ccm
Power: 114.4 HP
Torque: 98.0 Nm (10.0 kgf-m)
Engine type: In-line four, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.5807 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke: 73.4 x 56.0 mm
Compression: 11.8:1
Cooling system: Liquid

Transmission

Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Chain

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1465 mm
Overall length: 2100 mm
Overall width: 865 mm
Overall height: 1150 mm
Seat height: 835 mm
Dry weight: 197.0 kg
Wet weight: 216.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 17.00 litres
Ground clearance: 135 mm

Chassis & suspension

Front suspension: 41mm inverted fork
Rear suspension: Horizontal back-link, gas-charged shock
Front wheel travel: 120 mm
Rear wheel travel: 140 mm
Rake (fork angle): 25.0°
Trail: 98 mm

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Dual semi-floating 300mm discs
Front brakes diameter: 300 mm
Rear brakes: 250mm disc
Rear brakes diameter: 250 mm
Front tyre: 120/70 ZR17
Front Wheel: 17.0 in
Rear tyre: 180/55 ZR17
Rear Wheel: 17.0 in

Other

Comments: All-black special-edition colourway of the standard Z900RS with classic Z1 badging - mechanically identical to base Z900RS. KCMF (IMU-based), KQS quickshifter, electronic cruise control.

Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.