Kawasaki Z900 (2017–2018)
Fluid capacities, consumables, drivetrain, tire pressure & wear limits
The Kawasaki Z900 (2017–2018) takes 3.6 L of oil with a filter change (3.2 L without).
Fluid Capacities
Oil capacity (with filter)3.6 L
Oil capacity (without filter)3.2 L
Oil capacity (dry fill)4 L
Coolant (radiator)2.4 LFor the MY variant: 2.5 L total, filling radiator, engine, and reserve tank to the full mark.
Consumables
Engine oil gradeAPI SG, SH, SJ, SL or SM with JASO MA, MA1 or MA2, SAE 10W-40
Coolant typePermanent antifreeze (ethylene glycol, Green), 50/50 mixture with soft water
Oil filter (OEM)16097-0008From a Kawasaki oil filter fitment list — "Z900 2017-2019" and "Z900 ABS 2017-2026" both cover this bike's range.
Air filter (OEM)Not listed by part number in the manual (viscous paper element)
Spark plug (OEM)NGK CR9EIA-9
Front brake pads (OEM)Brembo 07BB19SA (Sintered) or OEM
Rear brake pads (OEM)EBC FA131HH (Sintered) or OEM
Drive chainEK525RMX3/3D, 114 links
Clutch free play2–3 mm
Drivetrain
Chain size525
Chain links114
Chain slack25–35 mm
Chain 20-link limit319 mmNew chain 20-link length standard: 317.5–318.2 mm
Front sprocket (OEM)15TDerived from the final drive reduction ratio 2.933 (44/15) — tooth counts aren't printed as a standalone spec
Rear sprocket (OEM)44TDerived from the final drive reduction ratio 2.933 (44/15) — tooth counts aren't printed as a standalone spec
Brakes & Tires
Front tire size120/70ZR17 M/C (58W)
Rear tire size180/55ZR17 M/C (73W)
Front tire pressure250 kPa
Rear tire pressure290 kPaUp to 180 kg load
Brake fluid typeDOT 4
Wear Limits
Front brake disc (min)4.5 mm
Rear brake disc (min)4.5 mm
Brake pad — front (min)1 mm
Brake pad — rear (min)1.4 mm
Clutch friction plate (min)2.6 mmStandard thickness: 2.72–2.88 mm
Drive chain slack (limit)35 mmEquals the standard adjustment range maximum — the manual does not define a separate over-limit threshold