Kawasaki Z E-1 vs Kawasaki Z1000
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Z E-1 vs Kawasaki Z1000. Kawasaki Z E-1: 9 hp continuous / ~12 hp peak (Note: Kawasaki rates it at 6 kW continuous output) hp, 140 kg (curb weight, with dual battery pack) weight, top speed 100 km/h (estimated; restricted by design for A1 category), Motoryk rating 6.5/10. Kawasaki Z1000: 142 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 235 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Z E-1
Kawasaki Z1000
Horsepower (hp)
9 hp
142 hp
Torque (Nm)
40 Nm
111 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
100 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
140 kg
235 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
9 hp continuous / ~12 hp peak (Note: Kawasaki rates it at 6 kW continuous output)
142 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
40 Nm (peak, from 0 rpm)
111 Nm @ 7,300 rpm
Top Speed
100 km/h (estimated; restricted by design for A1 category)
225 km/h
Weight
140 kg (curb weight, with dual battery pack)
235 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
N/A – Electric (estimated ~40–50 Wh/km real-world consumption)
6.5–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Z E-1
6.5/10
"A smart urban commuter buy if range anxiety won't break you."
Pros
+Removable battery is practical
+Smooth predictable power delivery
+Sharp Z-series styling
Cons
−Real-world range disappoints
−Slow charging times frustrating
−Battery health unknown used
Kawasaki Z1000
7.8/10
"Raw, uncompromising supernaked that rewards confident, experienced riders enormously."
Pros
+Brutal, characterful inline-four engine
+Aggressive styling still turns heads
+Sharp, communicative chassis
Cons
−Highway comfort genuinely poor
−Valve checks get expensive fast
−Drop damage very common used
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