Kawasaki Z900RS Café
Kawasaki Z900RS Café | |
Manufacturer | |
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Production | 2018 |
Engine | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder |
Compression ratio | 10.8:1 |
Ignition | TCBI with electronic advance |
Transmission | 6 Speed |
Frame | High-tensile steel trellis. |
Suspension | Front: 41mm inverted fork with compression and rebound damping and spring preload adjustability Rear: Horizontal Back-link, gas-charged shock with rebound and preload adjustability |
Brakes | Front: 2x 300 mm discs 4 piston calipers Rear: Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper |
Front Tire | 120/70 ZR17 |
Rear Tire | 180/55ZR17 |
Wheelbase | 1470 mm / |
Seat Height | 835 mm / 32.8 in |
Weight | 215 kg / 474 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 10.8:1 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 300 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 compression and rebound damping and spring preload adjustability while the rear was equipped with a Horizontal Back-link, gas-charged shock with rebound and preload adjustability. The Z900RS Café was fitted with a 17 Liters / 4.5 US gal fuel tank. The wheelbase was 1470 mm / long.
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Overview[edit | edit source]
Kawasaki Z900RS Café
Basically a Z900RS with a handful of cafe-style design cues, the Z900RS Cafe
adds even more style to an already stylish platform. It has the same
lightweight, trellis-style frame, water-cooled, DOHC, 16-valve 949cc inline four
and six-speed, KTRC traction contro-equipped transmission as the standard
Z900RS. The bike is sprung with a pair of 41mm inverted forks up front
and horizontal back link suspension in the rear, and rolls on a pair of cast,
multi-spoke wheels.
To give the bike the cafe racer treatment, Kawasaki designers started with an
old school-style fairing and a modern take on the traditional rear hump and tail
piece. The bike was then fitted with a narrow, low-slung handlebar for a
sportier riding position. To finish, the whole package was sprayed in Kawasaki
green and given a bold graphics package consisting of broad, old-school white
stripes that just scream mid-70s.
We were delighted at the worldwide acclaim for the Z900RS when it was
launched just a few weeks ago," said Kawasaki Motors Europe Director Morihiro
Ikoma. The Z900RS Café widens the appeal of the new RS offering and personifies
the True Spirit model tagline. Kawasaki took its time to enter the modern
classic scene but the wait was worthwhile. The Z900RS Café and Z900RS have a
unique heritage and an authenticity that sets them apart as the genuine
article.
EXCLUSIVE ON THIS VERSION The Z900RS CAFE features its own cafe-racer style seat with a more pronounced step. In addition to the standard Z900RS, the Z900RS CAFE is fit with a number of unique features such as a Cafe Racer Front Cowl in the bikes unique Vintage Lime Green color scheme. The Z900RS CAFE features a drop handlebar, contributing to the cafe-racer styling. The handlebar is painted black, matching the bikes styling accents. The Z900RS CAFE uses shorter stays on the black mirrors, adding to its cafe-racer image. ERGO-FIT is an interface system that allows a wide range of riders to feel at one with their machine. ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ensures stable braking performance by preventing wheel lock during braking. Horizontal Back-link Rear Suspension arranges its shock unit horizontally, greatly contributing to efficient use of space and mass centralisation. Based on racing technology, the Assist & Slipper Clutch acts as both a back-torque limiter and a self-servo mechanism that enables a lighter clutch lever pull. Dual Throttle Valves offer increased power and greater ease of use care of a second set of ECU-controlled throttle valves. Economical Riding Indicator The Economical Riding Indicator is a mark appearing on the instrument panel to indicate favourable fuel consumption, encouraging fuel efficient riding.
Make Model | Kawasaki Z 900RS Café |
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Year | 2018 |
Engine Type | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder |
Displacement | 948 cc / 57.8 cu-in |
Bore X Stroke | 73.4 x 56.0 mm |
Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
Compression | 10.8:1 |
Induction | DFI with 36mm Keihin throttle bodies |
Ignition | TCBI with electronic advance |
Starting | Electric |
Max Power | 110 hp / 82 kW @ 8500rpm |
Max Torque | 98 Nm / 72.7 lb-ft @ 7700 rpm |
Clutch | Wet multi-disc, manual |
Transmission | 6 Speed |
Final Drive | Sealed chain |
Gear Ratio | 1st 2.917 (35/12) 2nd 2.059 (35/17) 3rd 1.650 (33/20) 4th 1.409 (31/22) 5th 1.222 (33/27) 6th 0.967 (29/30) [ |
Frame | High-tensile steel trellis. |
Front Suspension | 41mm inverted fork with compression and rebound damping and spring preload adjustability |
Front Wheel Travel | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
Rear Suspension | Horizontal Back-link, gas-charged shock with rebound and preload adjustability |
Rear Wheel Travel | 140 mm / 5.5 in |
Front Brakes | 2x 300 mm discs 4 piston calipers |
Rear Brakes | Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper |
Front Tire | 120/70 ZR17 |
Rear Tire | 180/55ZR17 |
Rake | 25º |
Trail | 98 mm / 3.8 in |
Dimensions | length 2100 mm / 82.6 in Width 845 mm / 33.2 in |
Wheelbase | 1470 mm / |
Seat Height | 835 mm / 32.8 in |
Ground Clearance | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
Wet Weight | 215 kg / 474 lbs |
Fuel Capacity | 17 Liters / 4.5 US gal |