2025 Kawasaki Z900: Kawasaki has just pulled the wraps off the 2025 Z900 in India, and honestly, it’s about time. Priced at Rs 9.52 lakh (ex-showroom), it’s only Rs 14,000 more than before – which in today’s world is basically pocket change for what you’re getting.
The Face Gets a Makeover (Finally!)
Let’s be real – the old Z900’s headlamp was getting a bit long in the tooth. The 2025 model borrows the sharper LED setup from its smaller sibling, the Z500, and it looks properly mean now. Think of it as going from a friendly neighborhood uncle to someone you wouldn’t want to mess with in a dark alley.
The taillamp’s been redesigned too, though I’ll admit I’m going to miss that iconic Z-shaped unit. Sometimes change hurts, you know?
Color-wise, you get two dual-tone options – Black with grey/green and Black with red. Because apparently, Kawasaki knows we Indians love our options, even if we’ll probably end up choosing black anyway.
Electronics That Actually Make Sense
Here’s where things get spicy. Remember how the old Z900 felt a bit… basic… compared to its European cousins? Well, Kawasaki’s finally listened. The 2025 model gets a six-axis IMU that enables cornering ABS and traction control. It’s like your bike suddenly grew a brain and learned how physics works.
The new 5-inch TFT display is a massive upgrade from that tiny screen we had before. Plus, it connects to your phone via Kawasaki’s Rideology app for turn-by-turn navigation. No more stopping every 20 kilometers to check Google Maps like some lost tourist.
Cruise control is now standard – and if you’ve ever done a Mumbai-Pune run in traffic, you’ll know this is basically a godsend. The bi-directional quickshifter means you can focus on the road instead of clutch work, and the throttle-by-wire setup gives you four ride modes plus a customizable one. Because sometimes you want to be sensible, and sometimes… well, you don’t.
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Same Engine, Smarter Execution
The 948cc inline-four heart remains unchanged – 123 horses at 9,500 rpm and 98.6 Nm of torque at 7,700 rpm. But here’s the kicker: Kawasaki’s tweaked the camshaft profile, added new electronic throttle valves, and updated the ECU. Translation? The power comes on smoother, and there’s more grunt down low where you actually need it.
Oh, and fuel efficiency is up by 16 percent. With petrol prices doing their usual upward dance, your wallet will definitely send you a thank-you note.
Hardware Updates That Matter
The suspension setup stays familiar – adjustable USD forks up front and a rear monoshock that you can actually adjust without needing an engineering degree. Brakes are the same dual 300mm setup with four-piston calipers, which was already pretty good.
But here’s something interesting: they’ve ditched those wooden-feeling Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport 2 tires for the grippier Sportmax Q5A rubber. It’s like switching from office shoes to proper sneakers – you’ll feel the difference immediately.
Where It Stands in the Food Chain
At Rs 9.52 lakh, the Z900 continues to be the sensible choice in a segment that often isn’t. Sure, you could spend more on a Ducati Monster or Triumph Street Triple R (Rs 10.17 lakh), but the Z900 has been outselling them for good reason.
Between April 2024 and January 2025, Kawasaki sold 747 Z900s compared to just 296 Street Triples. Indians clearly appreciate getting more bang for their buck, and honestly, who can blame them?
Bottom Line
The 2025 Z900 isn’t going to revolutionize motorcycling, but it doesn’t need to. It’s taken everything that worked about the old bike and fixed the stuff that didn’t. The electronics package finally makes sense, the price increase is reasonable, and it still looks the part.
Bookings are open now, deliveries start soon, and if history’s any indication, you might want to get your name down quickly. This updated Z900 feels like it’s going to be another winner.