Kawasaki Z900RS Black Edition Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Kawasaki Z900RS Black Edition motorcycle specifications include a 948 cc (57.85 cu in) engine, power of 110 hp (80.3 kW) @ 8,500 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 214.1 kg (471.9 lb).

Key specifications

2020Year released
948 ccDisplacement
110 hpPower
98.5 Nm @ 6,500 rpmTorque
214.1 kgWet weight
835 mmSeat height
17 LFuel tank
1,470 mmWheelbase

How the Kawasaki Z900RS Black Edition 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.

Engine power110 hp
Low 10 hpAverage 73.9 hpHigh 203.3 hp

About 49% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 78th percentile across Kawasaki models.

Displacement948 cc
Low 84 ccAverage 687 ccHigh 1,700 cc

About 38% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 73rd percentile across Kawasaki models.

Wet weight214.1 kg
Low 70.3 kgAverage 208 kgHigh 383.1 kg

Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 54th percentile across Kawasaki models.

Seat height835 mm
Low 680 mmAverage 801 mmHigh 955 mm

Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 75th percentile across Kawasaki models.

Fuel capacity17 L
Low 3.8 LAverage 15.3 LHigh 24 L

About 11% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 56th percentile across Kawasaki models.

This model Kawasaki database average

Kawasaki database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Kawasaki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Engine power78th

110 hp — more powerful than about 78% of Kawasaki models with power data.

Displacement73rd

948 cc — larger displacement than about 73% of Kawasaki models.

Wet weight54th

214.1 kg — heavier than about 54% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 46%.

Seat height75th

835 mm — taller than about 75% of Kawasaki models.

Fuel capacity56th

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.

Overall length2,110 mm
This bike

2,110

Kawasaki avg

2,122

Close to average.

Overall width865 mm
This bike

865

Kawasaki avg

833

4% above average.

Overall height1,150 mm
This bike

1,150

Kawasaki avg

1,175

Close to average.

Wheelbase1,470 mm
This bike

1,470

Kawasaki avg

1,441

Close to average.

Seat height835 mm
This bike

835

Kawasaki avg

801

4% above average.

Ground clearance130 mm
This bike

130

Kawasaki avg

187

30% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

In-line four, four-stroke • 948 cc • Liquid cooled • 110 hp
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,470 mmSeat 835 mmClearance 130 mm
6-speed • Chain (final drive) • 120/70-ZR17 front / 180/55-ZR17 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 120/70-ZR17
Rear tire size 180/55-ZR17
Estimated theoretical fuel range 321 km
Power-to-weight ratio 0.514 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 513.8 hp/tonne
Specific power 116.0 hp/L
Bore/stroke ratio 1.31:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Year released 2020

Engine specifications

Engine type In-line four, four-stroke
Displacement 948 cc (57.85 cu in)
Power 110 hp (80.3 kW) @ 8,500 rpm
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 Tubular, diamond
Front suspension Inverted telescopic fork with (10-way) adjustable compression and rebound (12-way) damping, spring preload
Rear suspension Horizontal back-link swingarm with stepless adjustable rebound damping and spring preload
Front wheel travel 120 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 214.1 kg (471.9 lb)
Seat height 835 mm (32.9 inches)
Overall length 2,110 mm (83.1 inches)
Overall width 865 mm (34.1 inches)
Overall height 1,150 mm (45.3 inches)
Wheelbase 1,470 mm (57.9 inches)
Ground clearance 130 mm (5.1 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 17.00 L (4.49 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 Metallic Diablo Black
Factory warranty 24 Months Unlimited Kilometers
Price as new US$ 11199. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.

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