The BS6 Kawasaki Z900 has been introduced
in India. And surprisingly, it comes at the same price at which the BS4 2020
Z900 Special Edition used to sell, i.e., INR 7.99 lakh*. However, this is the
launch price and Kawasaki might increase it at a later stage.
Along with the price tag, the BS6 Kawasaki
Z900 also gets the new features of the BS4 2020 Z900 Special Edition including
the full-LED headlamp, 4.3-inch TFT instrument cluster with smartphone
connectivity via Rideology app, traction control, 4 riding modes, and 2 power
modes. The BS6 Z900 will also come with new Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport 2 tyres
for that extra grip and traction. Kawasaki has improved the suspension settings
as well as given a stronger frame to the new motorcycle.
The difference between the new BS6 Z900
and the discontinued BS4 2020 Z900 Special Edition is obviously the engine. The
new naked motorcycle now draws power from a 948cc, inline 4-cylinder,
BS6-compliant motor which pumps out 125 PS at 9500 rpm and 98.6 Nm at 7700 rpm.
These figures are identical to those of the BS4 model. For the transmission,
there is a 6-speed gearbox.
At INR 7.99 lakh*, the BS6 Kawasaki Z900
appears to be a great deal. It locks horns with the 2020 Triumph Street Triple
R and BMW F 900 R which retails at INR 8.84 lakh* and INR 9.90 lakh*
respectively. The new Z900 has two colour options - Metallic Graphite Gray,
Candy Lime Green.
