Akrapovic exhaust Kawasaki Z900RS E-K9R3 360° — drag me
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02 · Data & docs

The facts.

Technical data
BrandAkrapovic
Part numberE-K9R3
FitmentKawasaki Z900RS and Z900RS SE (2018–2025)
Part typeOptional header — converts the Slip-On Line into a full system
MaterialsPerfectly welded high-grade stainless steel tubes
Weight3.2 kg (stock 9.6 kg, saving 6.4 kg / 66.7 %)
Power112.3 PS (stock 101.6 PS, gain 10.8 PS at 8,600 rpm)
Torque95.4 Nm (stock 90.7 Nm, gain 6.5 Nm at 2,900 rpm)
AccessoriesCompatible with the Kawasaki centre stand
Road approvalNone — track use only
DescriptionThe whole story

Six point four kilograms, and 10.8 horsepower. On a retro roadster that is a startling pair of numbers — the Z900RS looks like a 1970s motorcycle, and Kawasaki's standard header assembly weighs like one too: 9.6 kg of steel with the catalytic converter inside.

Key Features

  • 3.2 kg against the standard 9.6 kg: 6.4 kg and 66.7 per cent less
  • 10.8 PS more at 8,600 rpm, peak output rising from 101.6 to 112.3 PS
  • 6.5 Nm more at 2,900 rpm — the gain runs through the whole rev range
  • Built from perfectly welded high-grade stainless steel tubes
  • Compatible with the Kawasaki centre stand
  • Turns the Slip-On Line into a full system
  • No road approval — circuit use only

Gain at Both Ends of the Range

Most headers find their power high up and give something away at the bottom. This one adds 6.5 Nm at 2,900 rpm and 10.8 PS at 8,600 — Akrapovic states the increase runs through the entire rev range, and the two measured points bear that out.

On a Z900RS that matters. It is a motorcycle ridden at moderate revs on back roads more than it is revved out, and a header that only worked above eight thousand would be the wrong part for it.

Where 6.4 Kilograms Were Hiding

Kawasaki hides the Z900RS's exhaust plumbing well: the visible silencer is compact and the rest disappears under the engine. What is under there is 9.6 kg of double-skinned steel with a large catalytic converter, sized for Euro noise and emissions limits on a 948 cc four.

Removing two thirds of that changes the motorcycle's centre of gravity as well as its total mass, because all of it sits low and central.

The Centre Stand Stays

Kawasaki's centre stand is a common accessory on the Z900RS, and headers routinely foul it. This one does not — Akrapovic states the system is compatible, so chain maintenance stays as easy as it was.

What You Need Alongside It

This header is not a complete exhaust. It converts an Akrapovic Slip-On Line into a full system — for the Z900RS that is S-K9SO5-HBAVTBL for the 2018 to 2025 machines. Akrapovic also notes that special mapping is needed for the best performance, throttle response and durability.

Not the Same Part as the Z900

The Z900RS and the Z900 share a 948 cc engine but not an exhaust. Kawasaki routes the RS differently to suit the retro bodywork and the twin-shock look, so the header for one will not go on the other.

If you are shopping by engine capacity rather than by model name, this is where it goes wrong. Check the model, not the displacement.

Fitment and Compatibility

E-K9R3 covers the Kawasaki Z900RS and Z900RS SE from model year 2018 through 2025. Installation is quoted at 90 minutes.

Road Approval

None. This product does not meet emission compliance requirements for street or highway use.

Specifications

  • Part number: E-K9R3
  • EAN: 3831113554268
  • Fitment: Kawasaki Z900RS, Z900RS SE (2018–2025)
  • Part type: optional header
  • Material: high-grade stainless steel
  • Weight: 3.2 kg (stock 9.6 kg, saving 6.4 kg / 66.7 %)
  • Power: 112.3 PS (stock 101.6 PS, gain 10.8 PS at 8,600 rpm)
  • Torque: 95.4 Nm (stock 90.7 Nm, gain 6.5 Nm at 2,900 rpm)
  • Accessories: compatible with the Kawasaki centre stand
  • Requires: an Akrapovic Slip-On Line, e.g. S-K9SO5-HBAVTBL
  • ECU mapping: special mapping recommended
  • Installation time: approx. 90 minutes
  • Road approval: none — track use only
  • Country of manufacture: Slovenia
FitmentWhich bikes this fits
  • Kawasaki Z900RS (2018–2025)
  • Kawasaki Z900RS SE
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