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2027Kawasaki Z900 SE
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The 2027 Kawasaki Z900 SE shares the base Z900's 948cc inline-four (124 PS, 97.4 Nm) but adds a premium package: an inverted 41mm fork, Brembo front brakes and an Öhlins S46 gas-charged rear shock. At 214kg kerb weight it's marginally heavier than the base Z900, trading it for sharper suspension performance.
- Capacity
- 948.0 ccm
- Engine
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Dry weight
- 194.0 kg
- Seat height
- 830 mm
- Power
- 122.3 HP
What’s new for the 2027 Kawasaki Z900 SE
vs the 2026| Spec | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 123.0 HP (89.1 kW) @ 9500 RPM | 122.3 HP |
| Torque | 99.1 Nm (10.1 kgf-m or 73.1 ft.lbs) @ 7700 RPM | 97.4 Nm (9.9 kgf-m or 71.8 ft.lbs) |
| Seat height | 810 mm (31.9 inches) | 830 mm (32.7 inches) |
| Front suspension | 41mm gold colored inverted fork with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability | 41mm inverted fork |
| Rear suspension | Horizontal back-link, Ohlins S46 gas-charged shock with adjustable rebound damping, remote adjustable spring preload | Horizontal back-link, Ohlins S46 gas-charged shock |
| Front brakes | Double disc. ABS. Semi-floating Brembo discs with dual radial-mount, Brembo M4.32 monobloc, four-piston calipers. | Dual semi-floating Brembo 300mm discs |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS. petal-style disc with single-piston caliper. | 250mm disc |
| Compression | 11.8:1 | not listed |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Powerful street riding with premium suspension performance
- Built for
- Premium-suspension supernaked with Brembo/Ohlins hardware
- Not ideal for
- Riders wanting long-distance touring comfort or off-road capability
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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- Capacity
- 948.0 ccm
- Power
- 122.3 HP
- CO2 Emissions
- 117 CO2 g/km
- Torque
- 97.4 Nm (9.9 kgf-m)
- Engine type
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Fuel consumption
- 4.80 litres/100 km (20.8 km/l)
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.6304 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 73.4 x 56.0 mm
- Cooling system
- Liquid
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1450 mm
- Overall length
- 2065 mm
- Overall width
- 830 mm
- Overall height
- 1110 mm
- Seat height
- 830 mm
- Dry weight
- 194.0 kg
- Wet weight
- 214.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 17.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- 145 mm
Chassis & suspension
- Front suspension
- 41mm inverted fork
- Rear suspension
- Horizontal back-link, Ohlins S46 gas-charged shock
- Front wheel travel
- 120 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 140 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 24.7°
- Trail
- 110 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Dual semi-floating Brembo 300mm discs
- Front brakes diameter
- 300 mm
- Rear brakes
- 250mm disc
- Rear brakes diameter
- 250 mm
- Front tyre
- 120/70 ZR17
- Front Wheel
- 17.0 in
- Rear tyre
- 180/55 ZR17
- Rear Wheel
- 17.0 in
Other
- Comments
- Premium SE package over base Z900: inverted fork, Brembo front brakes, Ohlins S46 rear shock.
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 2022 | 2023 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 948 cc | 948 cc | 948 cc | 948 cc | 948 cc |
| Dry weight | — | — | 193 kg | 194 kg | 194 kg |
| Seat height | 800 mm | 800 mm | 810 mm | 810 mm | 830 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 17 L | 17 L | 17 L | 17 L | 17 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Kawasaki Z900 SE?
The 2027 Kawasaki Z900 SE has a Capacity of 948.0 ccm (57.85 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Kawasaki Z900 SE have?
The 2027 Kawasaki Z900 SE has a Power of 122.3 HP.
How many gears does the Kawasaki Z900 SE have?
The 2027 Kawasaki Z900 SE has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the Kawasaki Z900 SE?
The 2027 Kawasaki Z900 SE has a Torque of 97.4 Nm (9.9 kgf-m or 71.8 ft.lbs).
How much does the Kawasaki Z900 SE weigh?
The 2027 Kawasaki Z900 SE has a Dry weight of 194.0 kg (427.7 pounds).
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