Kawasaki Z E-1 Review

Used Buyer Review

The Z e-1 is Kawasaki's entry into the A1 licence-friendly electric naked segment, and as a used buy it's genuinely interesting if you know what you're getting into. Range is the elephant in the room — expect 40-50 miles real-world, less if you're hammering it. The removable battery system is clever though, and on a used example you absolutely need to check battery health through Kawasaki's app before handing over cash. Degraded cells are expensive news. Riding it back-to-back with petrol alternatives, the Z e-1 feels properly sorted for urban commuting. Throttle response is smooth, the chassis handles competently, and it looks the part. The 11kW output (9kW restricted) isn't going to excite experienced riders, but that's not the point. Where it frustrates is the charging speed — a full charge takes hours, not minutes. Used prices are dropping nicely now, making the value proposition considerably more sensible than buying new.