ODERN, LIGHTWEIGHT 948cc
INLINE 4-CYLINDER ENGINE
Raw power with incredible torque and broad power delivery that makes the bike exciting yet easy to ride
ASSIST & SLIPPER CLUTCH
A light pull at the lever (assist) and smooth shifting enables confident downshifts with minimal rear wheel chatter (slipper)
SHORT GEARING
Exhilarating acceleration in urban environments and backroads
LIGHT OVERALL WEIGHT AND NARROW CHASSIS
Contributes to easy and responsive handling while allowing easy foot placement on the ground at stops
HORIZONTAL BACK-LINK REAR SUSPENSION
Contributes to high level of handling response, ride comfort and rear wheel traction
SPORTY, HIGH-SPEC SUSPENSION
Responsive and progressive for confident handling with a high level of feedback
FIERCE, PREDATOR-LIKE POSTURE
Muscular image is inspired by Sugomi™, a design featuring elegant flowing bodywork and minimalist cover in order to draw attention to functional beauty
SEAMLESSLY-INTEGRATED FRONT COWL, WINDSCREEN AND METER
Turn heads with clean, precise design. Built with
symmetry and balance in mind
SHARP Z PATTERN LED TAILLIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT
Lights up to deliver a bold statement
COMPACT MULTI-FUNCTION INSTRUMENTATION
Stacked instrument cluster features an analog
tachometer and multi-function LCD screen with gear
position indicator
AGGRESSIVE Z STYLING
Dominant front face and sharp, minimalist bodywork. Exposed trellis frame juxtaposes against refined fit and finish
ERGONOMICS
Flat handlebar is wide to provide ideal leverage for higher-speed cornering and low-speed maneuvering in city and confined environments
Footpeg position offers a relaxed knee bend for rider comfort
Low seat height and tapered seat shape makes the ground easy to reach at stops. Seat shape is wider at the rear for added comfort and cornering leverage
Natural upright seating with heads-up visibility. Commanding ride position places the rider “in” the bike for a confident and connected riding experience
Sporty upright seating and minimalist bodywork exposes the rider to the environment for heightened excitement and intensity
Chassis and suspension provide lively feedback from engine and road to make the bike feel alive
Upright ergonomic position promotes forward view
Intake sound is accentuated to enhance the sensation of acceleration. Engine “inhales” in response to throttle
Everything built in and around the lightweight chassis of the Z900 supernaked is designed to become an extension of you.
The 948cc engine has a smooth, linear power delivery that is easy to control and contributes to rider comfort and confidence, yet the strong mid-range hit that pulls hard to redline provides plenty of exhilaration. Responsive liquidcooled engine with efficient 4-valve, DOHC cylinder provides smooth performance at all rpm.
• Lightweight crankshaft design augments the engine’s quick-revving character.
• A secondary engine balancer eliminates excess vibration, although a desirable amount is left in to add to the bike’s character and acceleration feeling.
• Die-cast cylinder block is rigid while its open deck design helps save weight.
• Connecting passageways between the cylinders help reduce pumping loss, improving high-rpm