The Kawasaki Z900 has been revamped for 2025. From electronics to design, chassis to engine, the Akashi supernaked promises even more fun on the roads.
The Z900 is powered by a 948 cc inline four-cylinder engine capable of producing 122 hp at 9,500 rpm and 97.4 Nm of torque at 7,700 rpm, paired with a six-speed transmission.
We find a steel trellis frame, and also an adjustable inverted fork for spring preload and rebound damping – on the SE variant, the inverted fork also adjusts for compression. At the rear, there’s an adjustable shock absorber for rebound and spring preload, with the SE variant equipped with an Öhlins S46 shock with both rebound and spring preload adjustments.
The braking system has been updated, featuring two semi-floating discs and four-piston radial calipers in the front for the standard Z900, while the SE sports two Brembo semi-floating discs with Brembo M4.32 monoblock calipers. The rear brake setup includes a single-piston caliper and disc on both variants.
Another update includes new Dunlop Sportmax Q5A tyres on 17-inch wheels. The bike also features new brushed aluminum side panels and a rear LED light. The seat is redesigned for improved comfort, with a new urethane structure. Two seat heights are available: 830 mm (ERGO-FIT High) and 810 mm (ERGO-FIT Low).
Onboard, Kawasaki has equipped the Z900 with a five-inch color TFT display that includes cruise control as standard. The Z900 debuts turn-by-turn navigation, which can be displayed on the instrument panel.
The Z900 will be available in three color schemes: Metallic Spark Black/Metallic Carbon Gray/Ebony; Metallic Carbon Gray/Metallic Phantom Silver/Candy Persimmon Red; and Metallic Moondust Gray/Metallic Spark Black/Candy Lime Green. The Z900 SE variant will come in Metallic Matte Graphite Gray/Ebony/Metallic Graphite Gray.
In the European market, the new Kawasaki Z900 will be available in 70 kW and 35 kW versions (suitable for A2 license holders), though the SE will not have a 70 kW version.