2019 Kawasaki Z900RS Cafe

Café Exclusives

• CAFE-RACER STYLE FRONT COWL: High-grade coating and a clean fit-and-finish contribute to the high-quality appearance. Compact fairing exudes café-racer style and helps to deflect wind away from the rider.
• VINTAGE COLOR & GRAPHICS: A unique Vintage Lime Green color scheme with white racing stripes pays tribute to the iconic Kawasaki Superbike graphics of the 70's and 80's.
• DROP-STYLE HANDLEBAR: Exhibits a drop handlebar contributing to the café-racer styling. The handlebar is painted black to match the timeless styling accents. A wide grip helps to facilitate a confident yet sport riding position.
• CAFE-RACER SEAT: A low 32.3 in. seat height provides an attractive sculpted shape with a more pronounced step and supportive padding. The seat is a slimmer at the front, facilitating the rider's reach to the ground. The seat can be removed without tools, offering easy access to the battery, fuse box and tool kit.
• TUNED EXHAUST WITH BRUSHED FINISH: Exhaust tuned to deliver an appealing iconic rumble during engine start and idling.

Ergonomics & Experience

• SUSPENSION: The modern horizontal back-link rear suspension offers progressive damping for an ideal balance of sport riding performance and casual riding comfort.
• SUSPENSION: The modern, fully adjustable, 41 mm inverted fork tuned to deliver both ride comfort and sporty performance.
• ERGONOMICS: Drop-style handlebar provides ideal leverage for cornering and low-speed maneuvering.
• ERGONOMICS: Low seat height for easy reach to the ground and enhanced rider confidence.
• ERGONOMICS: The relationship between footpegs, and seats and handlebars was designed to enhance communication between rider and machine, giving the rider a confidence-inspiring feeling. Relaxed upright riding position accommodates both comfortable cruising and sporting riding.
• BRAKES: Modern ABS is a standard feature on the Z900RS CAFE. It's a compact and lightweight Nissin motorcycle ABS unit that helps reduce wheel lock up under certain conditions.
• BRAKES: Modern radial-mount calipers and radial-pump front brake master cylinder contribute to a firm, progressive feel and powerful braking performance.

Power & Performance

• DOUBLE WALL CONSTRUCTION: Inner pipes are slimmer than the outer pipes which contributes to strong low-mid range focused performance.
• AUTHENTIC RETRO-SPORT Z: Superb balance of power and handling.
• KTRC (KAWASAKI TRACTON CONTROL): Contributing to rider reassurance, the Z900RS CAFE is equipped with advanced Kawasaki rider support technology. KTRC features two modes that cover a wide range of riding conditions, offering either enhanced sport riding performance or the pace of mind to negotiate slippery surfaces with confidence.
• TUNED EXHAUST NOTE: Tuned to deliver an appealing iconic rumble during engine start and idling.
• LIGHTWEIGHT TRELLIS FRAME: The modern lightweight trellis frame provides the strength to harness the incline 4-cylinder power and the balanced flex to achieve responsive and agile handling.
• ASSIST AND SLIPPER CLUTCH: Race-inspired clutch technology offers both a much lighter feel at the lever, as well as a back-torque limiting function that helps prevent rear-wheel hop when downshifting.
• SMOOTH AND POWERFUL: Inline four delivers strong acceleration and silky-smooth performance for cruising at higher rpms.

Retro Styling

• AUTHENTIC STYLING: The Z900RS CAFE is the ultimate retro-sport Z that offers modern running dear and classic styling.
• HIGH-GRADE PAINT & ICONIC TEARDROP FUEL TANK: Throwback Vintage Lime Green paint scheme highlights a teardrop fuel tank and premium finishes.
• STAINLESS STEEL EXHAUST SYSTEM: Chromed double-walled headers and shirt megaphone silencer featuring a brushed finish highlight the retro-sport image.
• LED LIGHTS: Round LED headlight and oval LED taillight blend retro and modern designs.
• MULTI-FUNCTION INSTRUMENTATION: The high-tech multi-function LCD screen nestled between bullet shape analogue dials, featuring classic chrome bezels creates a balance of retro style mixed with modern functionality.
• SPOKE STYLE CAST WHEELS: A classic look with pin striping and high-quality paint demonstrates superb craftsmanship.