Kawasaki Z900RS (70 kW version): specs and comparison
Kawasaki Z900RS (70 kW version), Retro / classic, since 2026: 948 cc engine, 70 kW / 94 bhp, 216 kg (kerb weight), seat height 835 mm. Licence: A2 with restrictor kit.
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Kawasaki Z900RS (70 kW version)since 2026 · 948 cc · 70 kW
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Specs
MY2026+ (A2-restrictable 70 kW) (since 2026)
| Years | since 2026 |
|---|---|
| Type | Retro / classic |
| Licence | A2 with restrictor kit |
| Engine | 948 cc, 4 cyl. |
| Power | 70 kW / 94 bhp |
| Torque | 93 Nm at 7200 rpm |
| Weight | 216 kg (kerb weight) |
| Seat height | 835 mm (low seat 810 mm) |
| Suspension travel | front 120 mm, rear 140 mm |
| Max load | 180 kg (rider, passenger, luggage) |
| ABS | ABS |
| Drive / gearbox | chain, manual |
| Tank | 17 l |
| Fuel use | 56 mpg (5 l/100 km) |
| Range on one tank | 185 miles |
| New price (IT), converted | £11,200 |
Why it's worth it
- Holds its value well
- Engine with real character
- Smooth, predictable power
Watch out
- Little wind protection
What to check on a used one
- Crash damage: bar ends, levers, footpegs, scratched covers
- Chain and sprockets: slack, stiff links, hooked teeth
- Restrictor kit or modifications: do they match the paperwork?
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Questions
Is the Kawasaki Z900RS (70 kW version) A2-legal?
Yes, with a restrictor kit to 35 kW: A2 allows restricting bikes whose full power is up to 70 kW, and this one makes 70 kW.
What is the seat height of the Kawasaki Z900RS (70 kW version)?
835 mm (low seat 810 mm). Whether you reach the ground also depends on the seat width: the finder estimates it from your height and inside leg.
How much does the Kawasaki Z900RS (70 kW version) weigh?
216 kg (kerb weight).
What is the fuel use and range of the Kawasaki Z900RS (70 kW version)?
About 56 mpg (5 l/100 km); with the 17 l tank that is roughly 185 miles (300 km) before the fuel light comes on.
Specs from makers and test sources; prices are estimates. Check the bike you buy.