2021 Kawasaki Z900 launched for global markets: Details here
What's the story
Japanese automaker Kawasaki has launched the 2021 edition of its naked sports bike, the Z900, for the international markets.
The motorcycle is offered in three dual-tone colors- red with black, green with black, and Pearl Blizzard White with Spark Black.
Other than the new paint schemes, the two-wheeler is identical to the BS6-compliant model launched in India this month.
Here are more details.
Design
2021 Kawasaki Z900: At a glance
The 2021 Kawasaki Z900 offers a sporty look, featuring a stepped-up seat, a sloping fuel tank, and an upswept exhaust pipe.
The motorcycle gets a 4.2-inch color TFT instrument console with support for Bluetooth-based smartphone connectivity via the Kawasaki Rideology app, and all-LED lighting setup.
Also, the two-wheeler runs on blacked-out alloy wheels wrapped in Dunlop Sportsmax Roadsport 2 tires.
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Power and performance
The 2021 Kawasaki Z900 is powered by a 948cc, liquid-cooled, in-line, engine that makes 123hp of maximum power and 98.6Nm of peak torque. The mill comes mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox with a slip and clutch assist.
Safety
What about safety and suspension setup?
To ensure the rider's safety, the Kawasaki Z900 is equipped with disc brakes on both the wheels, along with dual-channel ABS, traction control, and two power modes. It also gets four riding modes- Sport, Rain, Road, and Manual.
Meanwhile, the suspension duties on the motorcycle are handled by 41mm inverted forks on the front side and a horizontal back-link shocker on the rear end.
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What about the pricing?
The BS6-compliant Kawasaki Z900 sports a price-tag of Rs. 7.99 lakh (ex-showroom) in India, which makes it Rs. 29,000 more expensive than its BS4 counterpart. In this segment, the motorcycle goes against Triumph Street Triple R.