Kawasaki Z900 Super Naked Road Test and Review.

The Z900 from Kawasaki is an iconic name in motorcycling, and the 2025 version continues that legacy. Jeremy Webb and the Road Test team rode the bike through Hampshire, Surrey, and West Sussex in hostile weather and found it a capable machine.

The 2025 Kawasaki Z900 maintains many of the parts of the previous model, but there are also subtle changes. A plate was added to the frame, and the forks were moved 3mm through the yolks to increase rigidity. They provide a stable bike, inspiring confidence in the rider and enabling them to take on tight corners at high speeds. The standard Dunlop Q5A tyres aid with excellent grip in wet and dry weather.

The suspension provides a smooth ride, tackling most of the rough road surfaces in the UK. However, there is a slight difference when you move away from town roads and build your speed, and you need some stiffness. Stopping power comes from forceful Nissin radial callipers.

The 2025 Kawasaki Z900 has also had changes to the ergonomics, with the saddle being changed along with the bar set-up.

You get a comfortable, roomy riding position supporting the posterior, allowing us to ride for hours.

The 2025 Kawasaki Z900 has been given slight alterations to the 948cc inline-four engine, but at its heart, it is the same motor as the previous version. The camshafts and throttle bodies have been altered, gear ratios shortened, and the ECU settings changed to meet Euro5+. Fuel efficiency and economy have improved, and the Z900 gains a small amount in the mid-range. It pulls well virtually to the redline, where the bike is best when ridden hard. The quickshifter helps to speed through the gears and hit the red, and it is sharp both up and down.

The Kawasaki Z900 has better fuel economy in urban environments. When pushing towards the redline aggressively, you can expect around 35mpg-40mpg.

Kawasaki has not made too many changes to the 2025 Z900, which is great for buyers. The previous version was a lovely bike with excellent build quality and reliability. You can happily use the Kawasaki Z900 as a daily ride and not see any ill effects on the machine. The bike is of respectable calibre and offers value for money against rivals in the sector. It comes in at £9,371.

The Honda CB1000 Hornet's basic price is £8,999, and the SP £9,999. Yamaha's MT-09 is £10,10, the 990 Duke from KTM is £10,999, and Triumph's Street Triple R is £10,095.

The Kawasaki Z900 has plenty of kit, three riding modes, cruise controls, a two-way quickshifter, traction control and cornering ABS controlled via an IMU. A 5-inch TFT display unit is the link to all the technology and has Bluetooth connectivity. You can even use voice commands to control certain functions, which is incredible in the realms of Star Wars.

The Kawasaki Z900 will continue to sell well like the previous models because it has the basics correct and offers superb value for money. Owners will get excellent reliability and robustness so it can be used daily and all year round. You will enjoy the technology, especially the ability to use voice commands and eliminate the need to fiddle around for switches. Owners will be delighted with their purchase.

New £9,371