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Kawasaki Z500 SE ABS - 2025 Specifications and Reviews
General information | |
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| Category | Naked bike |
| Model name | Kawasaki Z900 ABS |
| Year | 2025 |
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Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Driveline | Sealed chain |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc, manual |
| Transmission type | Chain (final drive) |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Lubrication system | Forced lubrication, wet sump |
| Ignition | TCBI with electronic advance |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Fuel system | Injection. DFI with 36mm Keihin throttle bodies |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Bore x stroke | 73.4 x 56.0 mm (2.9 x 2.2 inches) |
| Compression | 11.8:1 |
| Torque | 99.1 Nm (10.1 kgf-m or 73.1 ft.lbs) @ 77000 RPM |
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
| Capacity: | 948.0 ccm (57.85 cubic inches) |
Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels | |
| Wheels | Dunlop Sportmax tires |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS. Single-piston caliper. |
| Diameter | 300 mm (11.8 inches) |
| Front brakes | Double disc. ABS. Four-piston calipers. |
| Rear tire | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear wheel travel | 140 mm (5.5 inches) |
| Rear suspension | Horizontal back-link, stepless rebound damping, adjustable spring preload |
| Front wheel travel | 119 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Front suspension | 41mm inverted fork with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability |
| Trail | 109 mm (4.3 inches) |
| Rake (fork angle) | 24.9° |
| Frame type | Trellis, high tensile steel |
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Physical measures and capacities | |
| Fuel capacity | 17.03 litres (4.50 US gallons) |
| Wheelbase | 1450 mm (57.1 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 145 mm (5.7 inches) |
| Overall width | 826 mm (32.5 inches) |
| Overall length | 2070 mm (81.5 inches) |
| Overall height | 1080 mm (42.5 inches) |
| Seat height | 800 mm (31.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 212.1 kg (467.5 pounds) |
Other specs | |
| Maintenance | Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay |
| Factory warranty | 12 Month Limited Warranty |
| Starter | Electric |
| Color options | Candy Persimmon Red/Ebony, Metallic Spark Black/Metallic Matte Dark Gray |
Performance Profile & Rider Fit
4.2s
0-60 mph (est.)
Best For
Track45%
City88%
Cornering75%
Daily Riding85%
Touring40%
Passenger45%
Rider Profile
| Best For | Well suited to newer and early-intermediate riders thanks to its light weight, low seat height, and approachable parallel-twin power delivery. |
| Purpose | Designed primarily as a nimble, fun street and commuter naked bike rather than a dedicated tourer or off-road machine. |
| Rider Fit | The low 30.9 in seat height and sub-375 lb wet weight make it easy for shorter or less physically strong riders to manage at a stop and in traffic. |
| Character | Playful, flickable, and eager to be revved, with a torquey mid-range twin engine that rewards spirited riding on twisty roads. |
| Not Ideal For | Not the right choice for riders wanting serious highway touring comfort, passenger luxury, or any genuine off-road capability. |
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