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Kawasaki Z900RS Café SE

Make Model	Kawasaki Z 900RS Café SE
Year	2022
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	10.8:1
Induction	Fuel injection: 36 mm x 4 with sub-throttle
Lubrication	Forced lubrication, wet sum
Ignition	TCBI with electronic advance
Starting	Electric
Max Power	110 hp / 82 kW @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque	98 Nm / 72.7 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Clutch	Wet multi-disc, manual
Transmission	6 Speed
Final Drive	Sealed chain
Primary Reduction Ratio	1.627 (83/51)
Gear Ratios	1st 2.917 (35/13) 2nd 2.059 (35/17) 3rd 1.650 (33/20) 4th 1.409 (31/22) 5th 1.222 (33/27) 6th 1.067 (29/30
Final reduction ratio	2.800 (42/15)
Frame	High-tensile steel trellis
Front Suspension	41 mm inverted fork with compression and rebound damping and spring preload adjustability
Front Wheel Travel	120 mm / 4.7 in
Rear Suspension	Öhlins S46, horizontal back-link, gas-charged shock with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability
Rear Wheel Travel	140 mm / 5.5 in
Front Brakes	2x 300 mm Brembo disc, Dual Brembo M4 radial-mount, monobloc, opposed 4-piston caliper
Rear Brakes	Single 250mm Nissin petal disc, 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre	120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
Rear Tyre	180/55ZR17M/C (73W)
Rake	25°
Trail	98 mm / 3.8 in
Dimensions	Length 2100 mm / 82.6 in Width 865 mm / 34 in Height 1150 mm / 45.3 in
Wheelbase	1470 mm / 57.8 in
Seat Height	845 mm / 45.3 in
Ground Clearance	130 mm / 5.1 in
Wet Weight	215 kg / 474 lbs
Fuel Capacity	17 Litres / 4.5 US gal

Re-energising one of Kawasaki’s most lusted after paint schemes from the 1970’s, the new Z900RS SE model for the 2022 season will be available in the classic “Yellow Ball” livery of the original 1972 Super Four, model Z1.

Although the most obvious sign of this new variation on the stunningly popular Z900RS theme, the modifications do not stop there. Again, reminiscent of the type of tuning performed by enthusiasts back in the day, the Z900RS SE comes equipped as standard with an impressive array of other quality specification upgrades including changes to suspension and braking components.

An easy spot at the rear of the machine, the SE model features an Öhlins S46 rear shock with preload adjuster. Featuring an aluminium body with single-tube construction, the large ø46 mm piston plus internal oil and gas chambers separated by a floating piston result in a superior sense of grip and handling.

And up-front changes have also taken place with the 41mm inverted front fork not only resplendent with gold-coloured outer tubes but with standard settings refined to create an ideal balance of front/rear poise and reaction across the whole range of suspension travel.

Braking too has seen a change with the adoption of a Brembo caliper and rotor package for the front end. The twin ø300 mm Brembo front discs are gripped by Brembo M4.32 radial-mount monobloc calipers served by a smaller-diameter Nissin radial-pump master cylinder (down to ø17.5 mm from the ø19.1 mm on the standard model) activating braking action through stainless-steel braided lines delivering greater stopping power while offering linear progression when operating the lever.

Cosmetically, the Z900RS SE, which features the “RS” letters of the model logo on the side covers finished in red, is differentiated even further via black alumite radiator side covers and FI cover plus gold coloured multi spoke wheels. The “icing on the cake” of course is the so-called “Yellow Ball” paint scheme pulling on the heart strings of dedicated Z1 fans plus legions of new riders attracted to the ever-growing retro sport scene willingly immersing themselves in Kawasaki’s decades of unique Z heritage.