Kawasaki Z900: specs and comparison
Kawasaki Z900 (Naked, since 2025): 948 cc engine, 91 kW / 124 hp, 213 kg (with fluids), seat height 830 mm. Licence: A only.
Also written as: Kawasaki Z 900
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Kawasaki Z900since 2025 · 948 cm³ · 91 kW
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Generations
2025 (since 2025)
| Years | since 2025 |
|---|---|
| Type | Naked |
| Licence | A only |
| Engine | 948 cm³, 4 cyl. |
| Power | 91.2 kW / 124 hp |
| Weight | 213 kg (with fluids) |
| Seat height | 830 mm |
| ABS | ABS |
| Drive / gearbox | chain, manual |
| Tank | 17 l |
| Fuel use | 5.6 l/100 km |
| Range on one tank | 260 km |
| Used price (estimate) | £6,600 - £7,100 |
2020+ (revised suspension, seat 820, 212 kg) (2020-2024)
| Years | 2020-2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | Naked |
| Licence | A only |
| Engine | 948 cm³, 4 cyl. |
| Power | 92 kW / 125 hp |
| Weight | 212 kg (with fluids) |
| Seat height | 820 mm |
| ABS | ABS |
| Drive / gearbox | chain, manual |
| Tank | 17 l |
| Fuel use | 5.6 l/100 km |
| Range on one tank | 260 km |
| Used price (estimate) | £5,900 - £7,200 |
(seat 795, 210 kg) (2017-2019)
| Years | 2017-2019 |
|---|---|
| Type | Naked |
| Licence | A only |
| Engine | 948 cm³, 4 cyl. |
| Power | 92 kW / 125 hp |
| Weight | 210 kg (with fluids) |
| Seat height | 795 mm |
| ABS | ABS |
| Drive / gearbox | chain, manual |
| Tank | 17 l |
| Fuel use | 5.6 l/100 km |
| Range on one tank | 260 km |
| Used price (estimate) | £5,500 - £6,100 |
Why it's worth it
- Engine with real character
- Many bikes on the used market
- Huge choice of accessories
- Strong brakes
Weak points
- Snatchy throttle at low speed
- Little wind protection
What to check on a used one
- Chain and sprockets: slack, stiff links, hooked teeth
- Crash damage: bar ends, levers, footpegs, scratched covers
- A2 kit or modifications: matching papers
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Questions
Is the Kawasaki Z900 A2-legal?
No: 91.2 kW is over 70 kW, so it cannot be restricted for A2. It needs a full A licence.
What is the seat height of the Kawasaki Z900?
830 mm. Whether you reach the ground also depends on the seat width: the finder estimates it from your height and inseam.
How much does the Kawasaki Z900 weigh?
213 kg (with fluids).
What is the fuel use and range of the Kawasaki Z900?
About 5.6 l/100 km; with the 17 l tank that is roughly 260 km before the reserve.
Specs from makers and test sources; prices are estimates. Check the bike you buy.