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Z900

Z900

Kawasaki

Engine typeLiquid-cooled, 4-stroke, in-line four
Compression ratio11.8:1
Valve systemDOHC, 16 valves
Bore x stroke73.4 x 56.0 mm / 2.89 x 2.20 in
Displacement948 cm³ / 57.84 in³
Fuel systemFuel injection with sub-throttles: 36 mm x 4
LubricationForced lubrication, wet sump
Starting systemElectric
Ignition systemDigital
Maximum power92.2 kW {125 PS} / 9,500 rpm
Maximum torque98.6 N•m {10.1 kgf•m} / 7,700 rpm, 72.7 lb-ft
CO2 emission132 g/km
Fuel consumption5.7 l/100km / 41.27 mpg
CO2 emission 85 kW kit132 g/km
Fuel consumption 85 kW kit5.7 l/100km / 41.27 mpg
Transmission6-speed, return shift
ClutchWet, multi disc
Primary reduction ratio1.627 (83/51)
Gear ratios1st: 2.692 (35/13), 2nd: 2.059 (35/17), 3rd: 1.650 (33/20), 4th: 1.409 (31/22), 5th: 1.222 (33/27), 6th: 1.034 (30/29)
Final driveSealed chain
Final reduction ratio2.933 (44/15)
Frame typeTrellis, high-tensile steel
Trail110 mm / 4.33 in
Wheel travelFront: 120 mm / 4.72 in, Rear: 140 mm / 5.51 in
TyreFront: 120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W), Rear: 180/55 ZR17 M/C (73W)
DimensionsL: 2,070 mm / 81.50 in, W: 825 mm / 32.48 in, H: 1,080 mm / 42.52 in
Steering angleL: 33°, R: 33°
Wheel base1,455 mm / 57.28 in
Ground clearance145 mm / 5.71 in
Fuel capacity17.0 litres / 4.49 gal
Seat height820 mm / 32.28 in
Curb mass212 kg / 467.38 lbs
Front brakeType: Dual semi-floating petal discs, Diameter: Ø 300 mm / 11.81 in, Caliper type: Opposed 4-piston
Rear brakeType: Single petal disc, Diameter: Ø 250 mm / 9.84 in, Caliper type: Single-piston
Front suspensionInverted fork with rebound damping, and spring preload adjustability, Diameter: Ø 41 mm / 1.61 in
Rear suspensionHorizontal Back-link with rebound damping, and spring preload adjustability

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