2026 Kawasaki Z900RS image gallery

By Vishal Venugopal 30 October 2025

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The Kawasaki Z900RS features revisions to its powertrain, chassis, and electronics package for 2026.

The exhaust has been reworked with a new muffler and reshaped header pipes.

948cc inline-four engine gets electronic throttle valves and makes 5hp more than before.

Digi-analogue cluster adds to neo-retro charm.

The bike now gets cruise control as standard.

A bi-directional Kawasaki Quick Shifter (KQS) has also been added.

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Kawasaki has updated the Z900RS for 2026 with comprehensive revisions to the powertrain, chassis, and electronics package while retaining its classic Z1-inspired styling. The retro-styled naked motorcycle gains electronic cruise control, IMU-based rider aids, and a bi-directional quickshifter. The 948cc liquid-cooled inline-four engine now features Electronic Throttle Valves and produces 116hp and 98Nm - 5hp more than before. The gearbox receives revised ratios across all gears, and the bike also gets a new megaphone-style muffler with reshaped exhaust headers. Updated electronics include Kawasaki Cornering Management Function via a 6-axis IMU. The Z900RS SE variant adds a Brembo brake calipers and Öhlins rear suspension.

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