2022 Kawasaki Z900 SE First Look (5 Fast Facts + Photos)

October 7, 2021

Suspension and braking enhancements lead the charge for the new 2022 Kawasaki Z900 SE. Based on the Z900 ABS, the SE adds prestigious brand names such as Öhlins and Brembo to the mix. Let’s go over what makes the SE tick.

The 2022 Z900 SE has an Öhlins S46 shock. It’s a fully adjustable unit, with a remote spring-preload adjuster. As with the standard Z900, the shock sits in a nearly horizontal position.

Although not a premium brand name unit, the inverted fork is new. Compared to the standard Z900, the SE’s fork adds compression damping, giving the 41mm fork full damping adjustability.

Kawasaki has set up the new suspension with softer initial action. According to a Kawasaki insider, the new settings provide “an increased sense of contact with the road.”

The front brake calipers are now Brembo M4.32 units. Along with Brembo resin brake pads and stainless-steel braided brake lines, the result in increased braking force.

The list price of the new 2022 Z900 SE is $10,699. That’s a $1500 premium over the Z900 ABS.

We have tested the Kawasaki Z900 ABS

2022 Kawasaki Z900 SE Specs

ENGINE

Type: Inline-4
Displacement: 948cc
Bore x stroke: 73.4 x 56.0mm
Compression ratio: 11.8:1
Valvetrain: DOHC, 4vpc
Fueling: EFI w/ 36mm Keihin throttle bodies
Transmission: 6-speed
Final drive: Sealed chain

CHASSIS

Frame: High-tensile steel trellis
Front suspension; travel: Fully adjustable 41mm inverted fork; 4.7 inches
Rear suspension; travel: Linkage-assisted, fully adjustable Öhlins S46 shock; 5.5 inches
Tires: Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport 2
Front tire: 120/70 x 17
Rear tire: 180/55 x 17
Front brakes: 300mm discs w/ 4-piston Brembo M4.32 calipers and Nissan radial-pump master cylinder
Rear brakes: 250mm disc w/ single-piston caliper
ABS: Standard

DIMENSIONS and CAPACITIES