Kawasaki Z900A2 Rider Edition
Kawasaki Z900A2 Rider Edition | |
Manufacturer | |
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Production | 2018 |
Engine | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder |
Compression ratio | 11.8:1 |
Ignition | TCBI with electronic advance |
Transmission | 6 Speed |
Frame | Trellis, high-tensile steel |
Suspension | Front: 41mm inverted fork with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability Rear: Horizontal back-link with rebound damping, adjustable spring preload |
Brakes | Front: 2x semi-floating 310 mm discs 4 piston calipers Rear: Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper |
Front Tire | 120/70 ZR17 |
Rear Tire | 180/55ZR17 |
Wheelbase | 1450 mm / 57.1 in |
Seat Height | 795 mm / 32.8 in |
Weight | 210 kg / 463.1 lbs (wet) |
Recommended Oil | K-tech 10W-40 |
Fuel Capacity | 17 Liters / 4.5 US gal |
Manuals | Service Manual |
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a Liquid cooled cooled Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder. The engine featured a 11.8:1 compression ratio.
Drive[edit | edit source]
Power was moderated via the Wet multi-disc, manual.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 120/70 ZR17 front tire and a 180/55ZR17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2x semi-floating 310 mm discs 4 piston calipers in the front and a Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a 41mm inverted fork with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability while the rear was equipped with a Horizontal back-link with rebound damping, adjustable spring preload. The Z900A2 Rider Edition was fitted with a 17 Liters / 4.5 US gal fuel tank. The wheelbase was 1450 mm / 57.1 in long.
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Overview[edit | edit source]
Kawasaki Z 900 A2 Rider Addition
Since its introduction in late 2016, the middleweight super-naked
Z900 has become a sales success and won thousands of riders over
with a no-nonsense Refined Raw Sugomi design attitude.
Now there is an A2 variant of the Z900 joining the model line for
2018. Tuned to give a maximum of 70kw, this version of the Z900 can
also be adjusted to provide a maximum of 35kw to comply with A2
restrictions and the needs of motorcycle training schools.
A2 Medium
Motorcycle Test: This test must be taken on a minimum of a
395cc motorcycle with a power output of between 25 kW (33bhp) and 35
kW (47bhp). When you have passed the A2 licence you can ride any
machine of any cc but it must produce no more than 35 kW or 47bhp,
you can carry passengers and ride on motorways.
Morihiro Ikoma, Director of Kawasaki Motors Europe, said:
Soon after the Z900 was launched we began work on an A2 compliant
version. The design brief from potential customers and dealers
was a unified voice; keep the look, soul and ethos of the Z900 and
create an A2 compliant version to open the world of Refined Raw Z to
yet more enthusiastic riders." He further explained:
At 948cc this A2 compliant Z900 is
bound to become one of the most appealing A2 offerings in the
market.
The new A2 compliant Z900 version, carries no badges or markings
setting it apart the from the
full-powered Z900.
It has the same rider features like a tuned airbox assembly,
along with assist and slipper clutch technology, a lightweight and
responsive tubular trellis chassis plus Kawasakis characteristic
horizontal back-link suspension.
Making the switch from 70kW and 35kW is as simple as taking the
bike to an authorised Kawasaki dealer for an adjustment to the ECU.
This is completely reversible, should
you decide to move to the higher A license class.
Make Model | Kawasaki Z 900 A2 Rider Addition |
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Year | 2018 |
Engine Type | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder |
Displacement | 948 cc / 57.5 cu-in |
Bore X Stroke | 73.4 x 56.0mm |
Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
Compression | 11.8:1 |
Lubrication | Forced lubrication, wet sump |
Induction | DFI® with 36mm Keihin throttle bodies |
Ignition | TCBI with electronic advance |
Starting | Electric |
Max Power | 93.8 hp / 70 kW @ 8500 rpm (A2 - 35kW / 47 hp) |
Max Torque | 91.2 Nm / 67.2 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm |
Clutch | Wet multi-disc, manual |
Transmission | 6 Speed |
Final Drive | Sealed chain |
Gear Ratio | 1st 2.692 (35/13) 2nd 2.059 (35/17) 3rd 1.650 (33/20) 4th 1.409 (31/22) 5th 1.222 (33/27) 6th 1.034 (30/29) |
Primary Reduction Ratio | 1.627 (83/51) |
Final Reduction Ratio | 2.933 (44/15) |
Frame | Trellis, high-tensile steel |
Front Suspension | 41mm inverted fork with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability |
Front Wheel Travlel | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
Rear Suspension | Horizontal back-link with rebound damping, adjustable spring preload |
Rear Wheel Travel | 140 mm / 5.5 in |
Front Brakes | 2x semi-floating 310 mm discs 4 piston calipers |
Rear Brakes | Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper |
Front Tire | 120/70 ZR17 |
Rear Tire | 180/55ZR17 |
Trail | 103 mm / 4.1 in |
Rake | 25° |
Dimensions | Length 2065 mm / 81.5 in Width 825 mm / 32.3 in Height 1065 mm / 41.9 in |
Wheelbase | 1450 mm / 57.1 in |
Seat Height | 795 mm / 32.8 in |
Ground Clearance | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
Wet Weight | 210 kg / 463.1 lbs |
Fuel Capacity | 17 Liters / 4.5 US gal |