The 2021 Kawasaki Z900 comes with a new headlight cluster, which is similar to the ‘Z’ series. While it shares the same Sugomy Styling with its predecessors, it sports an all-new bikini fairing, along with a new exhaust design and tail section. A fluid look has been added to the bike’s twin headlight, and the forward-jutting jaw line of the Kawasaki Z900 is mated with its aggressive look. The blacked-out windshield is positioned right above the headlight, and it offers wind protection to some extent. Another exciting new feature integrated in this bike is the negative-lit LCD Speedometer, which is similar to the likes of Ninja 650 and Z650. It also features a cascading, semi-circular tachometer, a large centralised digital speed readout and a gear indicator. The organic shape of the fuel tank fits well with the Sugomy design philosophy. 

Powered by a 948cc inline-four engine, the Kawasaki Z900 has the capacity to produce a peak torque of 98.6Nm at 7,700 rpm and a maximum power of 125ps at 9,500rom. The engine’s refinement level is simply exquisite. The engine has the capacity to offer a nice mid-range with a noticeable kick right after 6,000 rpm. To match with its street fighter character, the Kawasaki Z900 features a short-ratio gearbox and the gears are all closely stacked until fifth, while the sixth gear being relatively taller. The cooling system of the Kawasaki Z900 is absolutely noteworthy, and while cruising through heavy traffic roads, there would not be any noticeable heat from the engine, and this is believed to be commendable for a heavy displacement motorbike. 

The frame of the Kawasaki Z900 is new as well The Z800’s Cast-Alloy Backbone Chassis has been replaced by the new tubular steel trellis unit that weighs around 13.5 Kgs, 1.5Kg lighter than that of the Z650. Besides the low weight, the seat height of the Kawasaki Z900 is also low at 795mm, making a good proportion even for short riders. Coming to the suspension setup, the front features a 45mm up-side down fork, which comes with stepless adjustability for spring preload and rebound damping. The rear still sports the same horizontally mounted linked monoshock. Overall, the ride quality of the Kawasaki Z900 is good for imperfect road-conditions of India, and bumps at high and low speed and handled well in a predictable manner. 

The Kawasaki Z900 comes with wide, well-cushioned seats, which is just big enough to accommodate two adult riders. The seats on the bike are reasonably comfortable for short as well as long rides. The pillion seat is positioned higher; however, it does not come with a backrest. The riding stance is not comfortable enough, with the rider having to bend forward to reach the handlebar. The massive fuel tank gives good support to the knees. The footpegs are positioned a little backward than was necessary. Overall, it can be said that the bike is designed for enthusiasts, rather than daily commuters, as it might be a little uncomfortable for long drives.