Kawasaki Z 900 (A2-VARIANTE) (2020–2022) — Specs

Identity

Manufacturer: Kawasaki

Model: Z 900 (A2-VARIANTE)

Category: Motorcycle

Type: Motorcycle

Years: 2020 → 2022

Engine

Displacement (cc): 948

Cylinders: 4

Power (hp): 48

Power (kW): 35

Torque (Nm): 99

Dimensions

Overall length: 2240 mm

Overall width: 870 mm

Overall height: 1280 mm

Wheelbase: 1510 mm

Ground clearance: 150 mm

Weight (kg): 210

Seat height (mm): 820

Tank (L): 17

Tires

Front tire: 120/70 ZR17

Rear tire: 180/55 ZR17

Front pressure (bar): 2.5

Rear pressure (bar): 2.9

Drivetrain

Drive chain: 525 chain

Sprockets (front / rear): 15 / 46

Ignition

Spark plug: NGK CR9EIA-9

Plug gap: 0.8-0.9 mm

Fluids & Filters

Engine oil: SAE10W-40, API SH

Engine oil (with filter, L): 3.6

Engine oil (without filter, L): 3.2

Oil filter: Hiflofiltro HF303

Air filter: Hiflofiltro HFA2919

Coolant (L): 2.4

Brake fluid: DOT 4

Fuel consumption

Estimated range: ~309 km on a full tank (17.0 L)

Service

Battery: YTX12-BS

Service interval (km): 6000

Service interval (months): 12

Valve check (km): 24000

Parts and consumables for this motorcycle

Data is gathered with care, but without guarantee. Always confirm critical information with your dealer or workshop.

Service notes

Service interval: every 6,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first. Valve clearance check every 24,000 km. Engine oil: oil grade SAE10W-40, API SH, 3.6 L with filter change, 3.2 L without filter change. Spark plug: NGK CR9EIA-9 (gap 0.8-0.9 mm). Brake fluid: DOT 4. Coolant capacity: 2.4 L. Chain: chain, sprockets 15/46 teeth. Tire pressure: front 2.5 bar, rear 2.9 bar (cold). Tire size: front 120/70 ZR17, rear 180/55 ZR17. Always confirm critical values with the workshop manual or an authorised dealer.

OEM and quality aftermarket parts that fit this bike. Always confirm with your dealer before ordering.

Engine oil

Spec: SAE10W-40, API SH, 3.6 L (with filter), 3.2 L (without filter)

OEM OEM recommended engine oil (SAE 10W-40)
Premium Motul 7100 4T (100% Synthetic, Ester)
Premium Motul 5100 4T Technosynthese (Semi-Synthetic)

Which Motul for this bike?

	Motul 7100 4T ✓	Motul 5100 4T
Product	Motul 7100 4T — 100% fully synthetic	Motul 5100 4T — semi-synthetic
Best for	Sport, Naked, Adventure (600cc+), track	Standard, Cruiser, Scooter, daily use
RPM protection	Excellent — ester base, stable under load	Good — for normal riding conditions

Standard Repsol Moto Racing 4T (Synthetic)
Standard Elf Moto 4 Tech (Semi-Synthetic)

Fully Synthetic vs Semi-Synthetic

	Fully Synthetic	Semi-Synthetic
Base oil	100% chemical synthesis (ester or PAO)	Mineral oil + synthetic additives
Heat resistance	Excellent — stable at extreme heat & RPM	Good — suitable for normal temperatures
Cold start	Better — reaches engine faster when cold	Good — adequate for normal climates
Change interval	Longer (up to 10,000 km)	Shorter (5,000–7,000 km typical)
Price	Higher	Lower

Oil filter

Spec: Hiflofiltro HF303

Premium Hiflofiltro HF303
Premium K&N KN-303

Air filter

Spec: Hiflofiltro HFA2919

Standard Hiflofiltro HFA2919

Spark plug

Spec: NGK CR9EIA-9, gap 0.8-0.9 mm

OEM NGK CR9EIA-9
Premium NGK CR9EIA-9
Standard NGK CR9EIA-9

Front brake pads

Spec: OEM front pad (EBC equivalent: FA231HH)

Premium EBC FA231HH
Standard EBC FA231 (organic)

Rear brake pads

Spec: OEM rear pad (EBC equivalent: FA192HH)

Premium EBC FA192HH
Standard EBC FA192 (organic)

Drive chain

Spec: chain | Sprockets 15/46 teeth

Front tire

Spec: 120/70 ZR17, 2.5 bar

OEM OEM front: 120/70 ZR17

Rear tire

Spec: 180/55 ZR17, 2.9 bar

OEM OEM rear: 180/55 ZR17

Battery

Spec: OEM battery: Yuasa YTX12-BS

Premium Yuasa YTX14-BS or YTZ12S (typical 750-1000cc)

Brake fluid

Spec: DOT 4

Standard TotalEnergies HBF4

Coolant

Spec: 2.40 L coolant capacity

Service interval

Spec: 6 000 km / 12 months

OEM Engine oil + oil filter change
OEM Air filter inspection
OEM Spark plug check
OEM Brake fluid replacement: every 2 years

Valve check

Spec: 24 000 km

Suspension

Spec: 41 mm USD fork

OEM Fork: 41 mm USD fork