Naked Motorcycles
2018Kawasaki Z900
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The 2018 Kawasaki Z900 is Kawasaki's muscular four-cylinder naked bike, known for strong performance at a fair price. Its liquid-cooled 948cc inline four makes 125 hp at 9,500 rpm and 98.6 Nm through a six-speed gearbox and chain, with ABS as an option. A 795 mm seat, 210 kg wet weight and 17-litre tank complete it.
- 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
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built for everyday road riding - commuting, errands and weekend rides - with an upright, unfaired riding position.
- Built for
- A naked bike from Kawasaki with a 948cc engine; its character is strong and confident, with 125 hp on tap.
- Not ideal for
- Not ideal for long motorway journeys at speed or for off-road riding.
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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Worked out in your browser - nothing is sent to usBased on the maker's published fuel consumption and tank size. Real-world figures depend on how and where you ride, and the last litres of a tank are reserve. Prices shown greyed are examples - type your own.
Engine
- Capacity
- 948.0 ccm
- Power
- 125.0 HP (91.2 kW) @ 9500 RPM
- CO2 Emissions
- 126 CO2 g/km
- EPA Certificate No.
- JKAXC.948AAA-011
- EPA Est. Fuel Consumption
- 5.37 L/100km (43.8 US 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 (wet)
- 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
- Metal
Specs last verified against published sources: .
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 | 2017 | 2018 | 2020 | 2022 | 2025 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 948 cc | 948 cc | 948 cc | 948 cc | 948 cc | 948 cc |
| Dry weight | — | — | 212 kg | 212 kg | 192 kg | 193 kg |
| Seat height | 795 mm | 795 mm | 820 mm | 820 mm | 810 mm | 830 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 17 L | 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 2018 Kawasaki Z900 has a Capacity of 948.0 ccm (57.85 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Kawasaki Z900 have?
The 2018 Kawasaki Z900 has a Power of 125.0 HP (91.2 kW) @ 9500 RPM.
How many gears does the Kawasaki Z900 have?
The 2018 Kawasaki Z900 has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the Kawasaki Z900?
The 2018 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 2018 Kawasaki Z900 has a Wet weight of 210.0 kg (463.0 pounds).
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