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All Bikes/Compare/Zero Motorcycles Sr vs Kawasaki Z E-1

Zero Motorcycles Sr vs Kawasaki Z E-1

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Zero Motorcycles Sr vs Kawasaki Z E-1. Zero Motorcycles Sr: 70 hp @ 3,000 rpm (Note: peak power varies slightly by model year; this reflects the 2019–2022 ZF14.4 variant) hp, 188 kg (curb weight, Note: varies slightly by model year and battery configuration) weight, top speed 164 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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.

Performance at a Glance

Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value

Zero Motorcycles Sr Kawasaki Z E-1
Horsepower (hp)
70 hp
9 hp
Torque (Nm)
158 Nm
40 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
164 km/h
100 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
188 kg
140 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
70 hp @ 3,000 rpm (Note: peak power varies slightly by model year; this reflects the 2019–2022 ZF14.4 variant)
9 hp continuous / ~12 hp peak (Note: Kawasaki rates it at 6 kW continuous output)
Torque
158 Nm @ 0 rpm (instant torque from standstill)
40 Nm (peak, from 0 rpm)
Top Speed
164 km/h
100 km/h (estimated; restricted by design for A1 category)
Weight
188 kg (curb weight, Note: varies slightly by model year and battery configuration)
140 kg (curb weight, with dual battery pack)
Fuel
~1.6–2.0 kWh/100km (equivalent; no fuel consumption — electric only)
N/A – Electric (estimated ~40–50 Wh/km real-world consumption)
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Zero Motorcycles Sr
Zero Motorcycles Sr
7.5/10

"A genuinely impressive urban weapon if battery health checks out."

Pros
+Savage instant torque delivery
+Extremely low running costs
+Bulletproof electric motor
Cons
Battery health varies wildly
Range limits longer rides
Slow charging without upgrades
Kawasaki Z E-1
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

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