India Kawasaki Motors has introduced the retro and classic Z900RS in India. The motorcycle gets timeless looks that blend Z1-styling with modern technology and craftsmanship techniques.
Backed by Kawasaki’s latest rider support technology, the engine and the frame get the benefits of the latest in advanced analysis technology. Conceived as an homage to the legendary Z1, it is powered by a liquid-cooled 900cc-class In-Line Four engine. While Kawasaki In-Line Four engines are historically renowned for their great-sounding exhausts, this the first time that Kawasaki has conducted sound research to craft a model’s ideal exhaust note.
The Z900RS is equipped with advance features like KRTC (Kawasaki Traction Control), LED headlight, multi-function LCD screen nestled between dual analogue-style speedometers and tachometer dials.
In order to create an engine character, the Z900RS was tuned for low-mid range, delivering strong high-rpm operation that facilitates control for riders of all skill. Below 7,000 min -1, the engine pulls more strongly than Z900.
Z900RS is a purely made in Kawasaki factory of Japan and has been successful in Europe, Japan & USA. In India the classic Z900RS will be available in candytone brown / candytone orange and its price will be INR 15,30,000 (Ex-showroom).
Below are the complete technical specifications of the new Kawasaki Z900RS:
| ENGINE | |
| Engine Type | Four-Cylinder, DOHC, Liquid Cooled |
| Displacement | 948 cc |
| Bore and Stroke | 73.4 x 56.0 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 |
| Valve system | DOHC, 16 valves |
| Fuel system | Fuel injection: ø36 mm x 4 with sub-throttles |
| Ignition | B&C (TCBI EL. ADV. D.) |
| Starting | Electric |
| Lubrication | Forced lubrication, wet sump |
| PERFORMANCE | |
| Max Power | 82.0 kW {111 PS} / 8,500 min-1 |
| Max Torque | 98.5 N·m {10.0 kgƒ·m} / 6,500 min-1 |
| DRIVETRAIN | |
| Transmission | 6-speed, return |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Primary Reduction Ratio | 1.627 (83/51) |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 2.917 (35/12) [JPN: 2.916 (35/12)]
2nd 2.059 (35/17) [JPN: 2.058 (35/17)] 3rd 1.650 (33/20) 4th 1.409 (31/22) 5th 0.966 (28/29) [JPN: 0.965 (28/29)] 6th 0.967 (29/30) [JPN: 0.966 (29/30)] |
| Final Reduction Ratio | 2.800 (42/15) |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc |
| SUSPENSION | |
| Front | ø41 mm inverted fork with compression and rebound damping and spring preload adjustability |
| Rear | Horizontal Back-link, gas-charged shock with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability |
| BRAKES | |
| Front | Type Dual semi-floating ø300 mm discs Caliper
Dual radial-mount, monobloc, opposed 4-piston |
| Rear | Type Single ø250 mm petal disc
Caliper Single-piston |
| ABS | Yes, Nissin ABS |
| Price In India | INR 15.30 Lakh (ex-showroom) |
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