The retro-styled Kawasaki Z900RS is up to date for 2026, together with the usual mannequin, the Z900RS SE ABS, and the Z900RS Cafe ABS. Adjustments embody updates to the engine and exhaust, new electronics, and revised ergonomics.
The liquid-cooled 948cc inline-4 engine that powers the Z900RS options revised cam profiles, a better compression ratio of 11.8:1 (up from 10.8:1), a re-engineered consumption system, a redesigned crankshaft, refined ECU settings, nearer gear ratios, and a brand new 43-tooth rear sprocket. The Kawasaki Fast Shifter and digital cruise management have additionally been added, and the bike comes with a slip/help clutch.
The 4-into-1 exhaust contains a new megaphone-style muffler with a stainless-steel prechamber and revised dual-wall header pipes which have a extra forward-extended form.
The bike additionally will get new rider aids and tech, together with the Kawasaki Cornering Administration Operate and traction management. It options basic analog-styled gauges for the speedometer and tachometer paired with a multifunctional LCD display, and Bluetooth connectivity is included, permitting riders to pair their bikes with Kawasaki’s Rideology app.
The Z900RS additionally will get revisions to its ergonomics for 2026. The bike now has a extra impartial seating place with a raised entrance and lowered rear. Suspension comes within the type of a totally adjustable 41mm inverted fork and a horizontal backlink rear suspension system with rebound damping and preload adjustability. Twin 4-piston radial monoblock calipers with 300mm discs present entrance braking, and a Nissin ABS unit comes commonplace. The bike’s solid wheels are wrapped in Dunlop Sportmax GPR-300 tires.
Leaning into the heritage of the Z1, the inspiration for the Z900RS, the bike contains a teardrop 4.4-gallon gas tank, an oval LED taillight, facet covers and knee grips, spherical mirrors, and a double-stitched seat. All lighting is LED, and the bike comes with vibration-damping footpeg pads and adjustable brake and clutch levers. Seat top is 32.8 inches.
The special-edition Z900RS SE ABS upgrades the expertise with Brembo M4.32 radial monoblock entrance calipers, a Nissin radial-pump grasp cylinder, and stainless-steel braided strains. It additionally provides an Öhlins S46 rear shock with a distant preload adjuster. The fork will get revised damping settings and gold-colored outer tubes, and the SE features a USB-C outlet.
The Z900RS Cafe ABS options cafe-racer styling with a signature entrance cowl, a black drop handlebar, a customized seat, a particular end on the muffler and exhaust warmth guard, and particular graphics.
The 2026 Kawasaki Z900RS shall be accessible in Ebony beginning at $12,899. The Z900RS SE ABS shall be accessible in Metallic Spark Black with Fireball accents beginning at $14,599. The Z900RS Cafe ABS shall be accessible in Ebony beginning at $13,299.
Go to the Kawasaki web site for extra info.
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