Naked Motorcycles
2024Kawasaki Z900
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The 2024 Kawasaki Z900 is a popular naked bike known for its smooth four-cylinder engine and aggressive styling. Its liquid-cooled 948cc inline four makes 123.6 hp at 9,500 rpm and 99.1 Nm through a six-speed gearbox. A 795 mm seat, 210.1 kg wet weight and 17-litre tank make it practical as well as fast.
- Capacity
- 948.0 ccm
- Engine
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Wet weight
- 210.1 kg
- Seat height
- 795 mm
- Power
- 123.6 HP (90.9 kW) @ 9500 RPM
What’s new for the 2024 Kawasaki Z900
vs the 2023| Spec | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Dry weight | 212.0 kg (467.4 pounds) | not listed |
| Front suspension | 41mm inverted fork with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability. ABS. | 41mm inverted fork with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability |
| Rear suspension | Horizontal back-link, stepless rebound damping, adjustable spring preload. ABS. | Horizontal back-link, stepless rebound damping, adjustable spring preload |
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 124 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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- Capacity
- 948.0 ccm
- Power
- 123.6 HP (90.9 kW) @ 9500 RPM
- Torque
- 99.1 Nm (10.1 kgf-m) @ 7700 RPM
- Engine type
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.5883 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
- TCBI with electronic advance
- 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
Performance
- 0-60 mph
- 3.10 seconds
- 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)
- 3.30 seconds
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1450 mm
- Overall length
- 2065 mm
- Overall width
- 826 mm
- Overall height
- 1064 mm
- Seat height
- 795 mm
- Wet weight
- 210.1 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
- 41mm inverted fork with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability
- Rear suspension
- Horizontal back-link, stepless rebound damping, adjustable spring preload
- Front wheel travel
- 119 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 140 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 25.0°
- Trail
- 104 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Double disc. ABS. Four-piston calipers.
- Front brakes diameter
- 300 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. ABS. Single-piston caliper.
- Rear brakes diameter
- 250 mm
- ABS
- Optional
- Front tyre
- 120/70-ZR17
- Rear tyre
- 180/55-ZR17
Other
- Color options
- Metallic Flat Spark Black,Black/Metallic Spark Black, Metallic Moondust Gray/Ebony
- Warranty
- 12
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 | 2020 | 2022 | 2024 | 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 | 820 mm | 820 mm | 795 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 2024 Kawasaki Z900 has a Capacity of 948.0 ccm (57.85 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Kawasaki Z900 have?
The 2024 Kawasaki Z900 has a Power of 123.6 HP (90.9 kW) @ 9500 RPM.
How many gears does the Kawasaki Z900 have?
The 2024 Kawasaki Z900 has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the Kawasaki Z900?
The 2024 Kawasaki Z900 has a Torque of 99.1 Nm (10.1 kgf-m or 73.1 ft.lbs) @ 7700 RPM.
How much does the Kawasaki Z900 weigh?
The 2024 Kawasaki Z900 has a Wet weight of 210.1 kg (463.2 pounds).
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