Can you ride the Kawasaki Z900 on an A2 licence?
Yes, you can ride the Kawasaki Z900 (2017 onwards) on an A2 motorbike licence. However, you will need to fit a restrictor kit to reduce its power output and make it A2 licence compliant!
Kawasaki Z900 (2017 onwards)
The Kawasaki Z900 is a middle-weight naked bike that was first introduced in 2017 as a successor to the Kawasaki Z800. It is a high-performance motorcycle suitable for both urban use and highway rides.
The bike features a modern, sporty design with lots of aggressive lines and cool details. It is equipped with a 948cc inline-four cylinder engine that is super-smooth and extremely responsive at all revs.
In terms of equipment, the Kawasaki Z900 comes with a fully-adjustable suspension and advanced electronics such as ABS, traction control and multiple riding modes.
Apart from the regular Z900, Kawasaki also offers a less powerful 70kW Z900E model, which can be factory restricted to 35kW to comply with the A2 licence requirements.
Please note that the below specifications are for the regular non-A2 compliant Kawasaki Z900 model, rather than the 35kW / 70kW A2-compliant one.
A2 Licence Compliance
The Kawasaki Z900 is a 948cc A2-friendly standard bike. It has a power output of 92 kW (123 bhp), which exceeds the 35 kW (47 bhp) limit needed for an A2 licence. The bike has to be restricted by at least 61.9% to become A2 licence compliant.
You will need a restrictor to ride the Kawasaki Z900 on an A2 motorbike licence. See the restrictor kits section to check out what restrictors are available for the Kawasaki Z900.
| Title | Spec |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kawasaki |
| Category | Standard |
| Engine type | Inline 4 |
| Engine strokes | 4-Stroke |
| Engine size | 948cc |
| Power output | 92 kW |
| Torque output | 72.7 ft-lb |
| Top speed | 145 mph |
| Horsepower | 123 bhp |
| Weight | 210 kg |
| Seat height | 790 mm |
| Front tyre size | 120/70x17 |
| Rear tyre size | 180/55x17 |
| Fuel tank size | 17 litres |
| Fuel tank range | 140 miles |
| Fuel consumption | 50 mpg |
| Oil capacity | 3.6 litres |
| Annual road tax | £117 |
| Price | £8,000 |
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