Roadster – Kawasaki Z900RS: the new Retro Sport unveils in Tokyo – KAWASAKI occasions

Kawasaki Z900RS: the new Retro Sport unveils in Tokyo

Roadster - Kawasaki Z900RS: the new Retro Sport unveils in Tokyo - KAWASAKI occasions

Long awaited among the new 2018 motorcycles, the Kawasaki Z900RS has just been unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show in tribute to the Z1 Super Four 900 from 1972 … and the Zephyrs of the 90s! Presentation.

The Kawasaki Z900RS, which is talked about before being made official in, marks the return of the manufacturer in the very fashionable segment of neo-retro.

  • MNC of August 10, 2017 : The Kawasaki Z900RS is talked about again
  • MNC of September 7, 2017 :

In the line of fire the Kawasaki Zephyr 550, 750 and 1100, the Z900RS ("Retro Sport") unveiled as planned this morning at the Tokyo Motor Show motorcycle show pays tribute to the Z1 of 1972 to compete with and others, in particular.

According to our information, the will be available in the course of the first quarter of 2018 – at a price between 12,000 and 12,500 euros – in three colors "evocative for its start to the season, with a tribute to the Z1 from 1972", underlines Kawasaki : brown / red "Candytone Brown", black with gold and silver stripes "Metallic Flat Spark Black" and a matt green with 900 graphics on the sides "Metallic Matte Covert Green / Flat Ebony".

Main characteristics

(Complete technical sheet at the bottom of the page)

  • 948 cc in-line 4-cylinder
  • Maximum power: 111 hp at 8,500 rpm (82 kW)
  • Maximum torque: 98.5 Nm at 6,500 rpm
  • 6 speed gearbox
  • Back-Link rear shock
  • 41 mm inverted fork
  • Dual 267mm front disc
  • Single 250mm rear disc
  • KTRC traction control
  • LED front light
  • Availability: 1st quarter 2018
  • Price: between 12,000 and 12,500 euros

Kawasaki Z900RS photo gallery

Roadster - Kawasaki Z900RS: the new Retro Sport unveils in Tokyo - KAWASAKI occasions

Roadster - Kawasaki Z900RS: the new Retro Sport unveils in Tokyo - KAWASAKI occasions

Roadster - Kawasaki Z900RS: the new Retro Sport is unveiled in Tokyo - KAWASAKI occasions

Roadster - Kawasaki Z900RS: the new Retro Sport unveils in Tokyo - KAWASAKI occasions

Roadster - Kawasaki Z900RS: the new Retro Sport unveils in Tokyo - KAWASAKI occasions

Roadster - Kawasaki Z900RS: the new Retro Sport is unveiled in Tokyo - KAWASAKI occasions

Roadster - Kawasaki Z900RS: the new Retro Sport unveils in Tokyo - KAWASAKI occasions

Roadster - Kawasaki Z900RS: the new Retro Sport is unveiled in Tokyo - KAWASAKI occasions

Kawasaki Z900RS tech. Sheet

Engine

  • Type: 4 cylinders in line, DOHC, W / C
  • Displacement: 948 cm
  • Maximum power: 82 kW (111 hp) at 8,500 rpm
  • Maximum torque: 98.5 Nm at 6,500 rpm
  • Bore x Stroke: 73.4 x 56 mm
  • Compression ratio: 10.8: 1
  • Injection power supply: 36×4
  • Starting: Electric

Transmission

  • Type: 6-speed gearbox
  • 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)
  • Primary reduction: 1.627 (83/51)
  • Final reduction: 2.800 (42/15)
  • Clutch: Multidisk in oil bath

Cycle part

  • Frame: Tubular diamond type
  • Front suspension: inverted telescopic fork
  • Rear suspension: Back-link swingarm
  • Front travel: 120 mm
  • Rear travel: 140 mm
  • Socket angle: 25 °
  • Drag: 98 mm
  • Steering angle: 35 °
  • Front tire: 120 / 70ZR17 M / C (58W)
  • Rear tire: 180 / 55ZR17 M / C (73W)
  • Front brake: Double disc 267 mm
  • Rear brake: Single 216 mm disc

Dimensions

  • Total length: 2100 mm
  • Total width: 865 mm
  • Total height: 1150 mm
  • Wheelbase: 1470 mm
  • Ground clearance: 130 mm
  • Seat height: 835 mm
  • Weight: 215 kg
  • Fuel tank: 17 l

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