Kawasaki Z900 RS launched in India at Rs 15.30 lakhs

The Kawasaki Z900 RS has been launched in India at Rs 15.30 lakhs (ex-showroom). A neo-retro version of the Z900 streetfighter, the Z900 RS is imported as a CBU from Japan, which explains the astronomical price tag. 

The Kawasaki Z900 RS has been designed to offer a mix of classic styling and modern underpinnings. The dual-tone paint scheme and the shape of the tank hark back to the Kawasaki Z1, while components like the LED headlamp and digital instrumentation add a modern touch. The Z900 RS is built around a trellis frame and offers upright seating position to make it fit for everyday use.

At the heart of the Z900 RS is a revised version of the same 946cc inline-four engine, which has been retuned to offer better mid-range torque. The engine delivers 110bhp and 98Nm of torque, and is mated to a six-speed transmission with a slipper clutch. The Z900 RS also features a traction control system with two modes and an ‘Off’ setting, and a switchable ABS. It rides on 41mm inverted front forks with adjustable compression and rebound, and a rear monoshock with adjustable rebound and preload.

The Z900 RS competes against other modern classics like the Triumph Bonneville T100, Ducati Scrambler and the BMW R nineT.