The Kawasaki Z900 ABS motorcycle specifications include a 948 cc (57.85 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 210.1 kg (463.1 lb).
Key specifications
The 2017 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Kawasaki Z900 ABS compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Kawasaki models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Kawasaki database average.
About 38% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 73rd percentile across Kawasaki models.
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 52nd percentile across Kawasaki models.
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 43rd percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 11% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 61st percentile across Kawasaki models.
Kawasaki database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Kawasaki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
948 cc — larger displacement than about 73% of Kawasaki models.
210.1 kg — heavier than about 52% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 48%.
795 mm — taller than about 43% of Kawasaki models.
17 L — larger than about 61% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Kawasaki average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Kawasaki models where that dimension is available.
2,070
2,122
Close to average.
820
833
Close to average.
1,064
1,175
9% below average.
1,450
1,441
Close to average.
795
801
Close to average.
130
187
30% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-ZR17 |
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| Rear tire size | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.31:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Naked bike |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 948 cc (57.85 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 73.4 x 56 mm (2.9 x 2.2 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 11.8:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection. DFI with 36mm Keihin throttle bodies |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | TCBI with electronic advance |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Forced lubrication, wet sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc, manual |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Trellis, high tensile steel |
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| 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 (4.7 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 140 mm (5.5 inches) |
| Rake | 25.0° |
| Trail | 104 mm (4.1 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. ABS. Four-piston calipers. |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS. Single-piston caliper. |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Wheels | Dunlop Sportmax tires |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 210.1 kg (463.1 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 795 mm (31.3 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,070 mm (81.5 inches) |
| Overall width | 820 mm (32.3 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,064 mm (41.9 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,450 mm (57.1 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 17.03 L (4.50 US gal) |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Pearl Mystic Gray/Metallic Flat Spark Black, Metallic Flat Spark Black/Metallic Spark Black |
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| Factory warranty | 12 Month Limited Warranty |
Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Kawasaki models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Kawasaki information before relying on them. Visit the official Kawasaki website.