This Z900 supernaked ushers in the most evolved iteration of Sugomi, matching radical streetfighter attitude with premium features. Make no mistake, the challenger spirit is stronger than ever—the Z900 imposes a powerful aura with refined design and assaults the senses with every roar of the 948cc engine.

Specifications

Engine

Engine type

Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, in-line four

Compression ratio

11.8:1

Valve system

DOHC, 16 valves

Bore x stroke

73.4 x 56.0 mm

Displacement

948 cm³

Fuel system

Fuel injection: 36 mm x 4

Lubrication

Forced lubrication, wet sump

Starting system

Electric

Ignition system

Digital

 

 

Performance & Transmission

Maximum power

91.0 kW {123.7 PS} / 9,500 rpm

Maximum torque

97.4 N•m {9.9 kgf•m} / 7,700 rpm

CO2 emission

117 g/km

Fuel consumption

4.8 l/100km

CO2 emission 85 kW kit

117 g/km

Fuel consumption 85 kW kit

4.8 l/100km

Transmission

6-speed, return shift

Clutch

Wet, multi disc

Primary reduction ratio

1.627 (83/51)

Gear ratios 1st

2.600 (39/15)

Gear ratios 2nd

1.950 (39/20

Gear ratios 3rd

1.600 (24/15)

Gear ratios 4th

1.389 (25/18)

Gear ratios 5th

1.217 (28/23)

Gear ratios 6th

1.069 (31/29)

Final drive

Sealed chain

Final reduction ratio

2.933 (44/15)

 

 

Frame & Dimensions

Frame type

Tubular diamond, high-tensile steel

Trail

110 mm

Wheel travel front

120 mm

Wheel travel rear

140 mm

Tyre, front

120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W)

Tyre, rear

180/55 ZR17 M/C (73W)

L x W x H

2,065 x 830 x 1,110 mm

Steering angle L/R

33° / 33°

Wheel base

1,450 mm

Ground clearance

145 mm

Fuel capacity

17.0 litres

Seat height

830 mm

Curb mass

214 kg

 

 

Brakes & Suspension

Front brake type

Dual semi-floating Brembo discs

Front brake diameter

Ø 300 mm

Front brake caliper type

Brembo radial-mount, M4.32 monobloc, opposed 4-piston

Rear brake type

Single disc

Rear brake diameter

Ø 250 mm

Rear brake caliper type

Single-piston

Front suspension type

Inverted fork with compression and rebound damping, and spring preload adjustability

Front suspension diameter

Ø 41 mm

Rear suspension type

Horizontal Back-link, Öhlins S46 gas-charged rear shock with rebound damping adjustability and remote spring preload adjustability

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