Z900RS test: the new neo-retro Kawasaki Zed, zen and zealous
Kawasaki is back in the neo-retro segment with a brand new motorcycle: the Z900RS! Site was able to take control of this novelty 2018 which pays tribute to the famous Z1 of the 70s. Direction Barcelona (Spain), its sun and its pretty roads … Test drive.
Z900RS test page 4 – Technical sheet
| Engine | |
| Type | 4-cylinder in-line, 4-stroke, liquid cooled |
| Displacement | 948 cc |
| Bore x stroke | 73.4 x 56 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.8: 1 |
| Max power | 111 hp (82kW) at 8,500 rpm |
| Max torque | 98.5 Nm (10 mkg) at 6500 rpm |
| Distribution | 2 ACT, 16 valves |
| Feed type | Electronic injection: Ø 36 mm x 4, double butterfly |
| Ignition | Electronic |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Pressurized, semi-wet sump |
| Average consumption (WTMC) | 5.3 l / 100 km |
| CO2 emissions | 136 g / km |
| Transmission | |
| Clutch | Multidisc in oil bath, manually operated |
| Gearbox | 6 reports |
| Final drive | Joint chain |
| Primary report | 1.627 (83/51) |
| 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) |
| Final report | 2,800 (42/15) |
| Cycle part | |
| Frame | High strength steel trellis |
| Front suspension | 41mm inverted fork, adjustable for preload, compression and rebound |
| Front travel | 120 mm |
| Suspension Ar | Back-Link monoshock, adjustable in preload and rebound |
| Travel Ar | 140 mm |
| Front tire | 120/70 ZR 17M / C (58W) |
| Rear tire | 180/55 ZR 17M / C (73W) |
| Front brake | Dual 300mm semi-floating petal disc, 4-piston radial caliper |
| Rear brake | Single 250mm petal disc, single piston caliper |
| Dimensions, weight, capacities | |
| Length | 2,100 mm |
| Width | 865 mm |
| Height | 1150 mm |
| Caster / Caster Angle | 25 ° / 98 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1470 mm |
| Ground clearance | 130 mm |
| Saddle height | 835 mm |
| Steering angle | 35 ° (left and right) |
| Full weight | 215 kg |
| Tank | 17 liters |
| Commercial information | |
| Availability | January 2018 in the |
| Colors | Black "Metallic Flat Spark" Green "Covert" / Black "Flat Ebony" (+200 €) or Brown "Candytone" / Orange "Candytone" (+300 €) |
| Price | € 11,999 |
| Guarantee | 2 years |
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