2025 Kawasaki Z900 SE Performance Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Positioned in Kawasaki's naked motorcycle lineup, the 2025 Kawasaki Z900 SE Performance features a 948 cc (57.9 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 122 HP (89.1 kW) at 9,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 97.4 Nm (71.8 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 128.7 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 214 kg (472 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.57 HP/kg (1.75 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-liter (4.5 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 4.8 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 354 km (220 miles) between fill-ups.
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.
Specific Output
128.7 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.57 HP/kg (1.75 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
7,700–9,500 rpm
Theoretical Range
~354 km (220 mi)
Engine
Displacement948.0 ccm (57.85 cubic inches)
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke
Power122.0 HP (89.1 kW)) @ 9500 RPM
Torque97.4 Nm (9.9 kgf-m or 71.8 ft.lbs) @ 7700 RPM
Compression11.8:1
Bore x Stroke73.4 x 56.0 mm (2.9 x 2.2 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. 36 mm x 4 with sub-throttles
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionTCBI with electronic advance
LubricationForced lubrication, wet sump
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchAssist and Slipper Clutch
DrivelineSealed chain
Performance
Fuel Consumption4.80 litres/100 km (20.8 km/l or 49.00 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases111.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
ExhaustAkrapovic
Chassis
Frame TypeTrellis, high tensile steel
Rake24.9°
Trail110 mm (4.3 inches)
Front Suspension41 mm inverted fork with compression and rebound damping and spring preload adjustability
Front Travel120 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear SuspensionHorizontal Back-link, Öhlins S46 gas-charged shock with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability
Rear Travel140 mm (5.5 inches)
Wheelbase1455 mm (57.3 inches)
Ground Clearance145 mm (5.7 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre180/55-ZR17
Front BrakesDouble disc. ABS. Semi-floating Brembo discs with dual radial-mount, Brembo M4.32 monobloc, four-piston calipers.
Front Brake Ø300 mm (11.8 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc. ABS. petal-style disc with single-piston caliper.
Rear Brake Ø250 mm (9.8 inches)
WheelsBlack, 5-spoke
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl.214.0 kg (471.8 pounds)
Seat Height820 mm (32.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Height1075 mm (42.3 inches)
Overall Length2065 mm (81.3 inches)
Overall Width830 mm (32.7 inches)
Fuel Capacity17.00 litres (4.49 US gallons)
Other
StarterElectric
Color OptionsMetallic Matte Graphite Gray/Ebony/Metallic Graphite Gray
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