In conjunction with the launch of the Kawasaki Technical Centre in Glenmarie, Modenas also launched the 2025 Kawasaki Z900 naked sports. There are two versions available – the Standard at RM47,900 and the ‘SE’ at RM60,100.
Getting its global launch in 2024, the Z900 comes with all new bodywork, following the Kawasaki ‘Sugomi’ design language. The LED headlights on the Z900 are more compact while the rear headlight eschews the ‘Z’ motif, now using a light-guiding LED unit with a ‘H’ shape.
The engine remains the same, with an inline four-cylinder displacing 948 cc, but Kawasaki has reworked the engine to give more linear acceleration and better fuel efficiency. Power output is rated at 123 hp at 9,500 rpm with a peak torque of 97.4 m at 7,700 rpm, going to the rear wheel via six-speed, slip and assist clutch equipped gearbox with up-and-down quickshifter and chain final drive.
The Z900 now gets a new Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) that now gives three-mode traction control and ABS, taking input from the lean angle. There are four ride modes, including one customisable mode.
Inside the cockpit, there is a 5-inch TFT-LCD screen that features Bluetooth connectivity to Kawasaki’s Rideology app. This allows for turn-by-turn navigation on-screen as well as voice command.
To increase rider comfort, the seat is now made from a thicker material, while seat height remains the same at 830 mm, courtesy of a slight redesign to the rear subframe. Suspension is done with 41 mm upside-down forks and a monoshock in the rear, both adjustable for preload and rebound, with the Z900 SE getting an Ohlins S26 monoshock.
Braking is also upgraded, with twin 300 mm diameter discs on front wheel stopped by Nissin four-piston callipers while the rear wheel gets a 250 mm disc and single-piston calliper. Meanwhile, the Z900 SE gets four-piston Brembo 4.32 Monobloc callipers, along with stainless steel braided hoses.
Weight for the Z900 is listed at 213 kg, with 17-litres of fuel carried in the tank. For the Z900 SE, it tips the salsas at 1 kg more, coming in at 214 kg.
Source: 2025 Kawasaki Z900 Malaysian launch, from RM47,900
