A RETRO TAKE ON RETRO
Following in the footsteps of the Z900RS, retro meets modern with the café-racer inspired 2019 Z900RS CAFE. Combining authentic retro styling, a modern chassis and today’s cutting-edge technology and performance, the powerful yet friendly-to-ride Z900RS CAFE represents a modern reinvigoration of iconic motorcycles from the 1970's.Experience the true spirit of the legendary Kawasaki bikes of yesteryear with the café-racer style front cowl, Vintage Lime Green paint scheme, green rim stripes and blacked out paint on select components. The black finished drop-style handlebar, café-racer stepped seat and tuned exhaust with brushed finish truly embody the ultimate café-racer image.
AUTHENTIC RIDING EXPERIENCE
Retro café-racer design meets modern technology and performance for superb riding comfort around town and on the highway
| Engine | 4-stroke, 4-cylinder, DOHC, 16-valve, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 948cc |
| Bore x Stroke | 73.4 x 56.0mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel System | DFI®with Keihin 36mm throttle bodies |
| Ignition | TCBI with electronic advance |
| Transmission | 6-speed, return shift |
| Final Drive | Sealed chain |
| Front Suspension / Wheel Travel | Inverted telescopic fork with (10-way) adjustable compression and rebound (12-way) damping, spring preload/4.7 |
| Rear Suspension / Wheel Travel | Horizontal back-link swingarm with stepless adjustable rebound damping and spring preload/5.5 in |
| Front Tire | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tire | 180/55 ZR17 |
| Front Brakes | Dual disc ABS |
| Rear Brakes | Single disc ABS |
| Frame Type | Tubular, diamond |
| Rake/Trail | 25.0°/3.9 in |
| Overall Length | 82.7 in |
| Overall Width | 33.3 in |
| Overall Height | 46.9 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.1 in |
| Seat Height | 32.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 474.1 lb** |
| Fuel Capacity | 4.5 gal |
| Wheelbase | 57.9 in |
| Warranty | 12 Month Limited Warranty |
| Kawasaki Protection Plus™ (optional) | 12, 24, 36 or 48 months |
| Metallic Diablo Black |
