The Kawasaki Z900 SE Performance motorcycle specifications include a 948 cc (57.85 cu in) engine, power of 125 hp (91.2 kW) @ 9,500 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 212.1 kg (467.5 lb).
Key specifications
How the Kawasaki Z900 SE Performance compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Kawasaki models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Kawasaki database average.
About 69% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 85th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 38% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 73rd percentile across Kawasaki models.
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 53rd percentile across Kawasaki models.
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 64th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 11% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 61st percentile across Kawasaki models.
Kawasaki database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Kawasaki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
125 hp — more powerful than about 85% of Kawasaki models with power data.
948 cc — larger displacement than about 73% of Kawasaki models.
212.1 kg — heavier than about 53% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 47%.
820 mm — taller than about 64% of Kawasaki models.
17 L — larger than about 61% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Kawasaki average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Kawasaki models where that dimension is available.
2,070
2,122
Close to average.
826
833
Close to average.
1,115
1,175
5% below average.
1,455
1,441
Close to average.
820
801
Close to average.
145
187
22% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-ZR17 |
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| Rear tire size | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.589 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 589.3 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 131.9 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.31:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2022 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 948 cc (57.85 cu in) |
| Power | 125 hp (91.2 kW) @ 9,500 rpm |
| Torque | 98.6 Nm (10.1 kgf-m or 72.7 ft.lbs) @ 7,700 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 73.4 x 56 mm (2.9 x 2.2 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 11.8:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection. 36 mm x 4 with sub-throttles |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | TCBI with electronic advance |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Forced lubrication, wet sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Assist and Slipper Clutch |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Trellis, high tensile steel |
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| Front suspension | 41 mm inverted fork with compression and rebound damping and spring preload adjustability |
| Rear suspension | Horizontal Back-link, Öhlins S46 gas-charged shock with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability |
| Front wheel travel | 119 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 140 mm (5.5 inches) |
| Rake | 24.9° |
| Trail | 109 mm (4.3 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. ABS. Semi-floating Brembo discs with dual radial-mount, Brembo M4.32 monobloc, four-piston calipers. |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS. petal-style disc with single-piston caliper. |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Wheels | Black, 5-spoke |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 212.1 kg (467.5 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 820 mm (32.3 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,070 mm (81.5 inches) |
| Overall width | 826 mm (32.5 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,115 mm (43.9 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,455 mm (57.3 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 145 mm (5.7 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 17.03 L (4.50 US gal) |
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Electrical and instruments
| Instruments | TFT Color Instrumentation |
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| Lights | LED headlight |
Other specifications
| Color options | Metallic Spark Black/Candy Lime Green |
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| Exhaust system | Akrapovic |
| Factory warranty | 12 Month Limited Warranty |
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