Kawasaki Z800 and Z900 Tyre Size
Both bikes feature a 120/70-17 front tyre and a 180/55-17 rear tyre.
These are the most common tyre sizes and so you have a huge range of tyre choices (over 70 at the last count). While this choice is great, it can be overwhelming. Our guide below lists our picks to bring out the best in the handling and performance of the middleweight Zeds.
Kawasaki Z800 and Z900 History
The Z800 was introduced in 2013 (taking over from the popular Z750) and it ran until 2018.
The Z900 was introduced in 2018 and is still in production today (2022).
The original Z750 was a brilliant bike, with a fantastic engine, that, paired with a slightly lacking chassis made for an entertaining bike and one that was a brilliant base for customisation and improvement.
Over the years Kawasaki have refined the package and the latest Z900 is a far more refined bike, with better suspension and a stronger engine.Â
In 2022 Kawasaki have introduced an SE model which comes with additional performance enhancements such as Ohlins suspension, braided brake lines and upgraded Brembo brakes.
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Kawasaki Z900 Stock Tyres
The stock tyres are Dunlop D214. These are not popular and are a common complaint from most owners. The good news is that pretty much anything else you put on the bike will improve it.
Kawasaki Z900 Best Tyres
Typically the Z800 and Z900 are used for commuting and all-weather riding but we do have customers who use them for big Euro-tours and some who use them on track. Whatever you use your Z for, here are our recommended tyre options:
Commuting / All Weather
Bridgestone T31 – Good budget option
Sports Touring
Fast Road Riding
Trackdays
Kawasaki Z800 and Z900 Tyre Pressures
You can find your motorcycle manufacturer’s recommended tyre pressures in your owner’s handbook. You’ll also find a tyre pressure chart sticker on the swingarm.
If you have no idea what pressures to run, this is our general rule:
Scooter: F 30psi, R 30psi
Normal Motorcycle: F 36psi, R 42psi
Big Tourer: F 42psi, R 42psi
125cc Bike: F 33psi, R 36psi
You should always check your tyre pressures when the tyres are cold. Check out our range of motorcycle tyre pressure gauges here.
About Two Tyres
Our mission is to ensure we listen to every customer’s needs and ensure they’re riding on the right tyre. Out of the showroom, your motorbike is a compromise, designed to suit a huge range of riders and riding conditions. To get the best out of your bike in terms of handling, performance and safety, tyres make all the difference. In fact we think it’s the most cost-effective performance enhancement you can make!
We are based in London where we supply and fit motorcycle tyres and consumables in our workshop. We also mail order motorcycle tyres around the UK, across Europe and even to places as far-flung as the USA, Canada and Japan.
Need help choosing the best tyres?
Choosing tyres can be tricky. We’re here to help. We hold direct accounts with every motorcycle tyre manufacturer, so we’re well placed to give comprehensive and honest advice to help you choose the best tyres. If you can’t quite make your mind up, give us a call on 0207 205 2205 and we’ll help you narrow down your choices.
We are motorcycle and scooter tyre specialists, with over 25 years in the trade. Between us we fit 10 pairs of tyres a day in our workshop, so we have good real-world experience of what works and what doesn’t.
We ride to work, we ride for fun, we race and ride off-road. If it’s got two wheels, we’re into it.
Give us a call or drop into our London motorcycle workshop and we’ll do our best to help you.
We built a pressure gauge we wanted to use ourselves
After years of using tyre pressure gauges that were inaccurate, poorly made or awkward to fit without losing pressure, we decided enough was enough.
We worked with a manufacturer to produce a motorcycle tyre pressure gauge that met our own workshop standards. The result is a gauge that’s accurate. It’s even been featured in RiDE magazine.
We’re so confident in its quality that every gauge comes with a 3-year, no-nonsense money-back guarantee.
Whether you prefer the instant accuracy of a digital tyre pressure gauge or the simplicity of a traditional analogue gauge, we’ve got the perfect tool for the job.
Correct tyre pressures are the cheapest performance upgrade you can make. They improve grip, handling, tyre life and fuel economy—and they take less than a minute to check.
Here at Two Tyres, we stock more than just tyres. Take a look at some of our essentials for any biker.
Motorcycle puncture repair kit – Our top-rated kit includes everything you need to carry out a roadside repair and get back up and running.
Motorcycle tyre pressure gauge – Our tyre pressure gauge has been rated in RiDE magazine and features a clever design to make it easy to get accurate readings.
Motorcycle first aid kit – a DIN-rated first aid kit that’s compact and also includes extras that are handy for any biker. A must-carry in some EU countries.
HyperCharge battery charger – The HyperCharge is a smart charger that can charge lead-acid and lithium batteries and it’ll charge bike and car batteries too.
Cordless tyre pump – Small enough to fit in your luggage, this tyre pump doubles as a powerbank, so you’ll never have a flat tyre or phone battery again!
All of these products have been well tested and are top-rated by our customers.
