The Kawasaki Z900 SE motorcycle specifications include a 948 cc (57.85 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 212.1 kg (467.5 lb).
Key specifications
The 2022 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Kawasaki Z900 SE 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 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 49th 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.
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%.
800 mm — taller than about 49% 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.
800
801
Close to average.
145
187
22% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-ZR17 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.31:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 948 cc (57.85 cu in) |
| Torque | 99.1 Nm (10.1 kgf-m or 73.1 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. DFI with 36mm Keihin throttle bodies |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | TCBI with electronic advance |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Assist and Slipper Clutch |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Trellis, high tensile steel |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | 41mm gold colored inverted fork with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability |
| Rear suspension | Horizontal back-link, Ohlins S46 gas-charged shock with adjustable rebound damping, remote adjustable spring preload |
| 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. |
|---|---|
| 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 | 800 mm (31.5 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 |
|---|---|
| Lights | LED headlight |
Other specifications
| Color options | Metallic Spark Black/Candy Lime Green |
|---|---|
| Factory warranty | 12 Month Limited Warranty |
| Price as new | US$ 10699. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Comments | Integrated Riding Modes. Power Mode Selection. Traction control. Smartphone Connectivity. |
Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Kawasaki models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Kawasaki information before relying on them. Visit the official Kawasaki website.