The Kawasaki Z900 Performance motorcycle specifications include a 948 cc (57.85 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 212 kg (467.4 lb).
Key specifications
How the Kawasaki Z900 Performance 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 53rd 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 56th 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.
212 kg — heavier than about 53% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 47%.
820 mm — taller than about 64% of Kawasaki models.
17 L — larger than about 56% 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.
825
833
Close to average.
1,080
1,175
8% below average.
1,455
1,441
Close to average.
820
801
Close to average.
145
187
22% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-ZR17 |
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| Rear tire size | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 298 km |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.31:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2021 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 948 cc (57.85 cu in) |
| Torque | 98.6 Nm (10.1 kgf-m or 72.7 ft.lbs) @ 7,700 rpm |
| 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 |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc |
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 | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 140 mm (5.5 inches) |
| Rake | 24.9° |
| Trail | 110 mm (4.3 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. Optional ABS. Four-piston calipers. |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Optional ABS. Single-piston caliper. |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Wheels | Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport 2 Tires |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 212 kg (467.4 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 820 mm (32.3 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,070 mm (81.5 inches) |
| Overall width | 825 mm (32.5 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,080 mm (42.5 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,455 mm (57.3 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 145 mm (5.7 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 17.00 L (4.49 US gal) |
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| Fuel consumption | 5.70 L/100 km (17.5 km/l or 41.27 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 132.2 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Electrical and instruments
| Instruments | TFT Color Instrumentation |
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| Lights | LED headlight |
Other specifications
| Color options | Pearl Blizzard White/Metallic Spark Black, Metallic Spark Black/Metallic Flat Spark Black |
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| Factory warranty | 12 Month Limited Warranty |
| Comments | Power Mode Selection. Traction control. Smartphone Connectivity. |
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