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Kawasaki Z900RS Café

Make Model	Kawasaki Z 900RS Café
Year	2018
Engine	Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Capacity	948 cc / 57.8 cu-in
Bore x Stroke	73.4 x 56.0 mm
Cooling System	Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio	11.8:1
Induction	DFI with 36mm Keihin throttle bodies
Lubrication	Forced lubrication wet sum
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 Tyre	120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre	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 / 57.8 in
Seat Height	820 mm / 32.2 in
Ground Clearance	130 mm / 5.1 in
Wet Weight	215 kg / 474 lbs
Fuel Capacity	17 Litres / 4.5 US gal

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.”

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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 colour scheme.

The Z900RS CAFE features a drop handlebar, contributing to the cafe-racer styling. The handlebar is painted black, matching the bike’s 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.