Kawasaki Z E-1 vs Kawasaki Z900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Z E-1 vs Kawasaki Z900. 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 Z900: 125 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 214 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Z E-1
Kawasaki Z900
Horsepower (hp)
9 hp
125 hp
Torque (Nm)
40 Nm
98.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
100 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
140 kg
214 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
9 hp continuous / ~12 hp peak (Note: Kawasaki rates it at 6 kW continuous output)
125 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
40 Nm (peak, from 0 rpm)
98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm
Top Speed
100 km/h (estimated; restricted by design for A1 category)
225 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
Weight
140 kg (curb weight, with dual battery pack)
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
N/A – Electric (estimated ~40–50 Wh/km real-world consumption)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, 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 Z900
8.5/10
"The used streetfighter benchmark that rivals struggle to beat at this money."
Pros
+Fantastic power-to-price ratio
+Chassis feedback genuinely excellent
+Parts and servicing affordable
Cons
−Pre-2020 forks underwhelming
−Vibes above 8,000rpm noticeable
−Wind protection essentially nonexistent
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