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2027Kawasaki Z900

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The 2027 Kawasaki Z900 is a supernaked powered by a 948cc inline-four producing 124 PS (122.3 hp) and 97.4 Nm through a 6-speed gearbox. A steel trellis frame, 41mm fork (120mm travel) and radial-mount 4-piston front brakes give it sharp street performance, at 213kg kerb weight with a 17-litre tank.

Capacity
948.0 ccm
Engine
In-line four, four-stroke
Gearbox
6-speed
Dry weight
193.0 kg
Seat height
830 mm
Power
122.3 HP

What’s new for the 2027 Kawasaki Z900

vs the 2026
Spec20262027
Power 123.0 HP (90.9 kW) @ 9500 RPM 122.3 HP
Torque 99.1 Nm (10.1 kgf-m or 73.1 ft.lbs) @ 7700 RPM 97.4 Nm (9.9 kgf-m or 71.8 ft.lbs)
Seat height 810 mm (31.9 inches) 830 mm (32.7 inches)
Front suspension 41mm inverted fork with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability Telescopic fork
Rear suspension Horizontal back-link, stepless rebound damping, adjustable spring preload Horizontal back-link
Front brakes Dual 300mm semi-floating discs with radial-mount 4-piston calipers and ABS Dual semi-floating 300mm discs, radial 4-piston calipers
Rear brakes Single disc. ABS. Single-piston caliper. 250mm disc
Other years 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested
Speed 80Agility 80Comfort 55Off-road 15Touring 45Road manners 80
Off-road & trail15%
Cornering80%
City riding65%
Daily riding55%
Touring40%
Two-up35%
Track60%
Best for
Powerful street riding and sport-naked performance
Built for
Punchy inline-four supernaked with strong brakes
Not ideal for
Riders wanting long-distance touring comfort or off-road capability

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 830mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with balls of both feet on the 2027 Kawasaki Z900, 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
122.3 HP
CO2 Emissions
117 CO2 g/km
Torque
97.4 Nm (9.9 kgf-m)
Engine type
In-line four, four-stroke
Fuel consumption
4.80 litres/100 km (20.8 km/l)
Power/weight ratio
0.6337 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
1450 mm
Overall length
2065 mm
Overall width
830 mm
Overall height
1075 mm
Seat height
830 mm
Dry weight
193.0 kg
Wet weight
213.0 kg
Fuel capacity
17.00 litres
Ground clearance
145 mm
Chassis & suspension
Front suspension
Telescopic fork
Rear suspension
Horizontal back-link
Front wheel travel
120 mm
Rear wheel travel
140 mm
Rake (fork angle)
24.7°
Trail
110 mm
Brakes & wheels
Front brakes
Dual semi-floating 300mm discs, radial 4-piston calipers
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
Trellis high-tensile steel frame. Radial-mount opposed 4-piston front brake calipers.

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

What changed, year to year

Differences highlighted
Specification 20172020202220252027
Capacity 948 cc 948 cc 948 cc 948 cc 948 cc
Dry weight — 212 kg 212 kg 192 kg 193 kg
Seat height 795 mm 820 mm 820 mm 810 mm 830 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 2027 Kawasaki Z900 has a Capacity of 948.0 ccm (57.85 cubic inches).

What engine power does the Kawasaki Z900 have?

The 2027 Kawasaki Z900 has a Power of 122.3 HP.

How many gears does the Kawasaki Z900 have?

The 2027 Kawasaki Z900 has a Gearbox of 6-speed.

What is the torque of the Kawasaki Z900?

The 2027 Kawasaki Z900 has a Torque of 97.4 Nm (9.9 kgf-m or 71.8 ft.lbs).

How much does the Kawasaki Z900 weigh?

The 2027 Kawasaki Z900 has a Dry weight of 193.0 kg (425.5 pounds).

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