2023 Kawasaki Z900 Launched In India At Rs 8.93 Lakh - Rs 51,000 More Than The Outgoing Model

The 2023 Kawasaki Z900 middleweight sport-naked motorcycle is available in two new colour options - Metallic Phantom Silver/Metallic Carbon Grey and Ebony/Metallic Matte Graphene Steel Grey. Moreover, the 2023 Kawasaki Z900 also comes with a few graphics to make the motorcycle look a bit more interesting.

Overall, the 2023 Kawasaki Z900 middleweight sport-naked motorcycle remains largely unchanged compared to the model it replaces, albeit with new colour options. However, despite the minimal changes, the 2023 Kawasaki Z900 middleweight sport-naked motorcycle demands a premium of Rs 51,000 over the outgoing model.

Moreover, the middleweight sport-naked motorcycle continues to use the tried-and-tested steel trellis frame. Moreover, the large 17-inch fuel tank continues to aid the Kawasaki Z900 sport-naked motorcycle with a muscular stance.

Despite being a newer model, Kawasaki has not given the 2023 Kawasaki Z900 any aerodynamic elements despite these winglets being a trend in the two-wheeler community, nor does it feature any 'Ram Intake' system like the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R motorcycle.

In terms of features, the 2023 Kawasaki Z900 middleweight sport-naked motorcycle continues to come with a 4.3-inch TFT instrument cluster with Bluetooth connectivity. Other features include Dual-Channel ABS, Kawasaki traction control (KTRC), multiple ride modes, all-LED lighting and a few more.

It is also worth mentioning that the various functions in the instrument cluster can be accessed via the user's smartphone using "RIDEOLOGY THE APP", and the 2023 iteration of the Kawasaki Z900 also sports new Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport 2 tyres for better on-road performance.

Speaking about mechanical bits, the 2023 Kawasaki Z900 middleweight sport-naked motorcycle comes with 41mm inverted fork at the front with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability, whereas the rear sports a horizontal back-link mono-shock with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability.

Braking duties on the 2023 Kawasaki Z900 middleweight sport-naked motorcycles are taken care of by dual semi-floating 300mm petal disc brakes at the front and a 250mm petal disc brake at the rear.

Coming to the powertrain, Kawasaki continues to use the 948cc, 4-cylinder, in-line four engines. This engine now produces 123.64bhp of peak power at 9,500rpm and 98.6Nm of torque at 7,700rpm. Moreover, this power and torque is sent to the rear wheels via a 6-speed gearbox.

The seat height of the 2023 Kawasaki Z900 stands at 820mm and comes with a ground clearance of 145mm. In terms of weight, the 2023 Kawasaki Z900 is on the heavier side weighing in at 212kg.

Apart from that, the 2023 Kawasaki Z900 uses 17-inch alloy wheels at both ends shod with a 120/70-section tyre at the front and a wider 180/55-section tyre at the rear.

Thoughts About 2023 Kawasaki Z900

The Kawasaki Z900 is among the most affordable middleweight sport-naked motorcycles in the market. Though the 2023 iteration of the Kawasaki Z900 is more expensive than the outgoing model without any mechanical changes, it is still a lot more affordable than its nearest rivals such as the BMW F 900R, Triumph Street Triple R, and Ducati Monster.