The Kawasaki Z900 SE takes the standard Z900 supernaked and adds genuinely premium suspension, marking it out as the more sophisticated option in Kawasaki’s full-size naked range for riders who value chassis feel every single bit as much as outright horsepower and torque and want the best the platform can offer without stepping up in capacity or losing the everyday usability that makes the standard bike so easy to live with.
The 948cc liquid-cooled inline four is shared with the standard bike, a DOHC 16-valve engine with a 73.4mm bore and 56mm stroke producing 124PS at 9,500rpm and 97.4Nm of torque at 7,700rpm through a six-speed gearbox and wet multi-disc clutch to a chain final drive, with four 36mm throttle bodies and an 11.8:1 compression ratio giving the same strong, linear delivery and unmistakable inline four character that has defined the Z900 since launch. A 17 litre tank supports genuinely long rides between fuel stops, backed by digital ignition and electric start.
Where the SE differs is in its suspension and brakes. A 41mm inverted front fork offers adjustable compression, rebound and preload for genuinely precise handling, while an Ohlins rear shock completes the upgraded chassis, soaking up bumps smoothly from slow in-town riding right through to faster, flowing back roads without ever feeling harsh. Dual 300mm Brembo discs with Brembo M4.32 monobloc, radial-mount calipers provide serious stopping power to match, running on 120-section front and 180-section rear tyres, and at 214kg with an 830mm seat height, a 1,450mm wheelbase and 145mm of ground clearance, the Z900 SE feels every bit as manageable as the standard bike despite the extra hardware bolted on.
It suits experienced riders who want to fine-tune their Z900’s handling rather than simply chase outright performance on paper alone, treating suspension and braking quality every bit as seriously as the engine underneath. Kawasaki’s four-year manufacturer warranty is included, with GT Motorcycles’ own servicing and genuine parts supply backing every sale for years of ownership ahead. GT Motorcycles, your Kawasaki dealer in Plymouth, offers finance options and test rides for riders throughout Devon and Cornwall and beyond.
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