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Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE - [2025]
This edition of the Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2025. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT and the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+.This particular Kawasaki Z 900 has a 948cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Wankel Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative Wankel engine, Standard style motorbike includes the Yamaha XSR 700 Twin - [2020]
The 2025 Z 900 shares its Wankel engine and Standard style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin and the 2018 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the Z 900's Standard style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2020 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin | 2020cc.2018 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin | 2018cc.
Weighing in at 213 kgs (469 lbs) this makes the Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE in the same weight category as the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 Triple, give or take 50kg.
The 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT - [2025]
In terms of power the 948cc 16 valve Wankel 4 cylinder engine produces 123 bhp (91 kW) @ 9500 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT [119 bhp (88 kW) @ 10000 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT [117.4 bhp (87 kW) @ 10000 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 73.0 lb-ft (99.1 Nm) @ 7700 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9 Triple [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Kawasaki Z 900 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9 Triple has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE.
The 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE has a Power to weight ratio of 577.4 bhp per ton and 343.1 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2025 Z 900 competing with the 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9 Triple [602.0 bhp\ton] and the 1994 Suzuki RF 900 R [600.0 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Kawasaki Z 900 generating around 343.1 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2013 Kawasaki Z 1000 DOHC [367.1 lb-ft per ton] and the 2012 Kawasaki Z 1000 DOHC [367.1 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 6.4 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 6.5 secs, this makes the Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE similar in acceleration to the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC (6.4 secs) and the 2022 Kawasaki Z 900 50th Anniversary (6.4 secs). This Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE and the 1984 Honda VF 1000 R
When talking about the performance of the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 0 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 1984 Honda VF 1000 R (0 secs) and the 1959 Honda CB92 124cc (0 secs).
The 2025 version of the Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE has a maximum speed of 145mph.
Top Speed of the 2025 Z 900 equals the 2017 Honda VFR 1200 FA DCT
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE then how about a 2017 Honda VFR 1200 FA DCT (156 mph) and the 2014 Honda VFR 1200 FA DCT (156 mph).
