What category is the 2019 Kawasaki Z900?

General information
Category	Naked bike
Model	Kawasaki Z900
Year	2019

Engine and Transmission Specifications
Greenhouse gases	127.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Fuel consumption	5.50 litres/100 km (18.2 km/l or 42.77 mpg)
Driveline	Sealed chain
Clutch	Wet multi-disc, manual
Transmission type,final drive	Chain
Gearbox	6-speed
Cooling system	Liquid
Lubrication system	Forced lubrication, wet sump
Ignition	Digital
Fuel control	Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Fuel system	Injection
Valves per cylinder	4
Bore x Stroke	73.4 x 56.0 mm (2.9 x 2.2 inches)
Compression	11.8:1
Torque	98.60 Nm (10.1 kgf-m or 72.7 ft.lbs) @ 7700 RPM
Power	125.00 HP (91.2 kW) @ 9500 RPM
Engine type	In-line four, four-stroke
Capacity:	948.00 ccm (57.85 cubic inches)

Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels
Rear brakes diameter	250 mm (9.8 inches)
Rear brakes	Single disc
Front brakes diameter	300 mm (11.8 inches)
Front brakes	Double disc. Floating discs.
Rear tyre	180/55-ZR17
Front tyre	120/70-ZR17
Rear wheel travel	140 mm (5.5 inches)
Rear Suspension	Horizontal Back-link with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability
Front wheel travel	120 mm (4.7 inches)
Front Suspension	41 mm inverted fork with compression and rebound damping and spring preload adjustability
Trail	103 mm (4.1 inches)
Rake (fork angle)	31.0°
Frame type	Trellis, high-tensile steel
Physical measures and capacities
Fuel capacity	17.00 litres (4.49 gallons)
Wheelbase	1,450 mm (57.1 inches)
Ground clearance	130 mm (5.1 inches)
Overall width	825 mm (32.5 inches)
Overall length	2,065 mm (81.3 inches)
Overall height	1,065 mm (41.9 inches)
Seat height	795 mm (31.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc	210.0 kg (463.0 pounds)
Other specs
Maintenance	Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay
Starter	Electric
Color options	Pearl Mystic Gray/Metallic Flat Spark Black, Candy Lime Green/Metallic Flat Spark Black, Metallic Flat Spark Black/Metallic Spark Black

Performance Profile & Rider Fit

123.6 hp

Peak Power

3.2s

0-60 mph

Best For

Track70%

City80%

Cornering88%

Daily Riding78%

Touring45%

Passenger55%

Rider Profile

Best For	Best suited to intermediate and experienced riders who can manage a punchy, high-revving inline-four with real midrange and top-end thrust.
Purpose	A do-it-all naked streetfighter built for spirited road riding, canyon carving, and daily commuting with occasional weekend blasts.
Rider Fit	Moderate seat height and a fairly light 212 kg curb weight make it manageable for riders of average height and build, though the upright naked stance puts some weight on the wrists at speed.
Character	Aggressive, muscular, and eager, with a snarling four-cylinder engine and sharp handling that rewards confident throttle inputs.
Not Ideal For	Not the right choice for off-road adventures, long-haul touring comfort, or riders seeking a mellow, low-power first bike.

Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.

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2019 Kawasaki Z900 Rider Ergonomics Assessment

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At 795mm, a rider of 175cm with a 79cm (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2019 Kawasaki Z900, with a relaxed knee angle of around 120 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Data quality: measured. Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated (a typical street-bike rule of thumb - stiffer or softer suspension will vary). This is an approximation from category-typical geometry and generic body proportions, not a measurement of this specific bike or you - sit on it before you buy.

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