Kawasaki·Roadster·948cc·A2 · 47ch

Z900

↘ Evolution history · 2017 → present
10
Years of production
2
Generations
948
current cc
124
Horsepower
10
Vintages

The Kawasaki streetfighter. Demonstrative 948cc 4-cyl, sharp Sugomi design.

↓ Changes year by year
Gen 2 · 2020 — present
EURO 5 REFRESH

Euro 5, complete electronics, TFT display, riding modes.

2026
EElectronics
New 5" glass-bonded IPS TFT display — improved visibility in direct sunlight
Medium
2025
MEngine
Ride-by-wire throttle + revised cam profiles — Euro 5+ (-16% fuel economy, -11.3% CO₂)
Major
EElectronics
6-axis IMU — lean-sensitive KTRC traction control and cornering ABS
Major
EElectronics
Electronic cruise control + bidirectional KQS standard on all variants
Major
EElectronics
New 5" TFT + turn-by-turn navigation via Rideology app
Medium
CFrame
Radially-mounted 4-piston Nissin calipers — Dunlop Sportmax Q5A tyres
Medium
AAesthetics
New front design — brushed aluminium radiator covers — 3D LED tail light
Medium
2024
AAesthetics
Carryover — 3 new colour options only, no mechanical changes
Minor
2023
AAesthetics
3 new colour options — no mechanical changes
Minor
2022
EElectronics
Z900 SE launched — Brembo M4.32 radial monobloc callipers + Öhlins S46 rear shock
Medium
AAesthetics
Z 50th Anniversary edition — exclusive Firecracker Red colour
Minor
2021
EElectronics
Non-ABS Z900 version discontinued — ABS-only from this year
Medium
2020
MEngine
Euro 5 compliance
Major
EElectronics
4 riding modes (Rain/Road/Sport/Rider) + 3-level KTRC traction control
Major
EElectronics
4.3" colour TFT screen + Rideology App Bluetooth
Major
AAesthetics
Full LED lighting standard
Medium
Buyer radar
2025

Complete overhaul — ride-by-wire, IMU, cruise, 5" TFT. The most accomplished Z900.

TOP BUY
2023

Z900 SE available with KQS + Brembo. Growing depreciation.

GOOD PICK
2020

First Euro 5 + KTRC + TFT. Excellent used price-to-spec ratio.

GOOD PICK
Gen 1 · 2017 — 2019
FIRST GENERATION

Replaces the Z800. More displacement, more power, assertive Sugomi design.

2019
AAesthetics
New colour options — mechanicals unchanged
Minor
2018
EElectronics
A2 kit (35kW/47hp) available at dealers — no mechanical changes
Minor
2017
MEngine
948cc 4-cylinder launch — 125hp / 98Nm
Major
CFrame
Steel trellis frame — 210kg
Major
MEngine
Assist and slipper clutch standard fitment
Medium
Buyer radar
2018

Good price-to-power compromise on the used market.

GOOD PICK