Kawasaki Motors Europe has launched the Kawasaki
Z900 A2 Variant in the United Kingdom at a starting price of GBP 8,399.
Kawasaki has retained all the equipment and design characteristics of the
normal Z900 in the A2 version. The only change is the engine output. It stands
at 95 PS at 8,500 rpm and 91.2 Nm at 6,500 rpm. This is in line with the
demands of A2 compliance. The A2 version makes 30 PS and 7.4 Nm less than the
normal Z900. The engine can also be adjusted to provide a maximum of 47.5
PS, again to comply with A2 restrictions and the needs of motorcycle training
schools.
To make the change in power, one has to take the
bike to an authorised Kawasaki dealer for an adjustment to the ECU. The
adjustment is neither time consuming or irreversible. So when the time comes,
it is possible to revert to 70kW again via a short visit to the authorised
dealer who will also create and update a record of the status of the machine.
The Kawasaki Z900 A2 variant uses the same 948cc
in-line four DOHC engine with liquid cooling and fuel injection. The powerplant
works in tandem with a 6-speed transmission. For suspension, the front features
41 mm inverted fork with compression and rebound damping and spring preload
adjustability. The rear is a horizontal Back-link monoshock with rebound
damping and spring preload adjustability. Brakes include dual 300 mm front
discs and a single 250 mm rear disc, both with ABS.The bike is available in two
colours: Pearl Mystic Grey with Metallic Flat Spark Black; and Candy Persimmon
Red with Metallic Spark Black.
