Z900 SE Performance

2022 Kawasaki Z900 SE Performance Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 2022 Kawasaki Z900 SE Performance naked motorcycle, Kawasaki features a 948 cc (57.9 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 125 HP (91.2 kW) at 9,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 98.6 Nm (72.7 lb-ft) at 7,700 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 131.9 HP per liter and a 1,800 rpm working window between peak torque (7,700 rpm) and peak power (9,500 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.

On the scales, the Z900 SE Performance measures 212.1 kg (468 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.59 HP/kg (1.7 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 820 mm (32.3 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,455 mm (57.3 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 17.03-liter (4.5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's Kawasaki archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2022 to 2025, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.