New Kawasaki Z900RS SE (2026) – Now with Quickshifter & Cruise Control! | Walkaround (EICMA 2025)

📍 Location: EICMA 2025, Fiera Milano, Italy 📅 Model Year: 2026 🏍️ Model: Kawasaki Z900RS SE (Special Edition) ABS 🏭 Manufacturer: Kawasaki ⚙️ Class: Retro Sport / Modern Classic 🎥 Filmed by: SCChannelbg

🔴 New for 2026: The "Yellow Ball" Gets Tech Kawasaki unveils the significantly updated 2026 Z900RS SE at EICMA. While it retains the legendary "Yellow Ball" looks, the 2026 model receives a massive technology overhaul. It now features Ride-by-Wire throttle, enabling standard Cruise Control and a factory Quick Shifter for the first time ever!

🎨 Exterior Design: The "Fireball" Update The SE model features the most premium finish in the lineup.

Livery: "Metallic Spark Black" with the iconic "Fireball" (Yellow/Orange) tank graphics, inspired by the 1972 Z1.

Gold Details: Signature gold anodized front fork outer tubes and gold multi-spoke wheels that pop against the black bodywork.

Ergonomics: A USB-C outlet is now mounted on the handlebars as standard.

⚙️ 2026 Tech & Engine Upgrades The classic looks now hide cutting-edge rider aids:

Electronic Throttle: The move to Ride-by-Wire allows for smoother fueling and advanced features.

Quick Shifter (KQS): Now comes standard with a bi-directional (Up/Down) Quick Shifter for clutchless gear changes.

Cruise Control: Electronic Cruise Control is now standard—perfect for highway riding.

Safety: Added a 6-axis IMU, enabling Cornering ABS and more precise Traction Control (KTRC).

Engine: The 948cc Inline-Four gets higher compression (11.8:1) and new cam profiles to boost mid-range torque and sharpen the throttle response.

🔧 "SE" Performance Hardware The Special Edition continues to offer top-tier components:

Rear Suspension: Öhlins S46 rear shock with a remote preload adjuster (Gold body).

Front Brakes: Brembo M4.32 radial-mount monobloc calipers with steel-braided lines for fade-free stopping power.

Sound: The exhaust system has been retuned with a new pre-chamber and megaphone silencer for a deeper, throatier "Z" sound.

⭐ Why the Kawasaki Z900RS SE (2026) Stands Out ✔️ The addition of Cruise Control finally makes it a capable tourer. ✔️ The Quick Shifter makes sporty riding much more fun. ✔️ The Öhlins & Brembo package fixes the soft suspension of the standard model. ✔️ It remains the undisputed King of Modern Classics.

🔥 The perfect mix of 1970s style and 2026 technology?

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