The Kawasaki Z900RS Cafe motorcycle specifications include a 948 cc (57.85 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 216 kg (476.2 lb).
Key specifications
The 2018 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Kawasaki Z900RS Cafe 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 56th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 64th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 11% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 61st percentile across Kawasaki models.
Dimensions compared with Kawasaki average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Kawasaki models where that dimension is available.
2,100
2,122
Close to average.
845
833
Close to average.
1,190
1,175
Close to average.
1,470
1,441
Close to average.
820
801
Close to average.
130
187
30% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-ZR17 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 321 km |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.31:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 948 cc (57.85 cu in) |
| Torque | 98.5 Nm (10.0 kgf-m or 72.7 ft.lbs) @ 6,500 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 73.4 x 56 mm (2.9 x 2.2 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 10.8:1 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc, manual |
Chassis and 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, gas-charged shock with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability |
| Front wheel travel | 119 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 140 mm (5.5 inches) |
| Rake | 25.0° |
| Trail | 98 mm (3.9 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. ABS. Four-piston calipers. |
|---|---|
| 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 | 216 kg (476.2 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 820 mm (32.3 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,100 mm (82.7 inches) |
| Overall width | 845 mm (33.3 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,190 mm (46.9 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,470 mm (57.9 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 17.03 L (4.50 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption | 5.30 L/100 km (18.9 km/l or 44.38 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 123.0 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Other specifications
| Color options | Vintage Lime Green |
|---|---|
| Factory warranty | 12 Month Limited Warranty |
| Comments | Small windscreen. |
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.