Kawasaki Z900RS ABS vs Kawasaki Z900 SE (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Kawasaki Z900RS ABSstacks up against the Kawasaki Z900 SE. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKawasaki Z900RS ABSKawasaki Z900 SE
Model year20262025
Price$12,899
Engine948 cc948 cc
Weight197 kg213 kg
Seat height836 mm
Fuel capacity17.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 6 speed, Chain
Front brakesDual Hydraulic Disc
Rear brakesHydraulic Disc
TiresDunlop® GPR-300F: 120/70-ZR17 (58W) / Dunlop® GPR-300: 180/55-ZR17 (73W)Dunlop® Sportmax Q5A: 120/70 ZR17 58W / Dunlop® Sportmax Q5A: 180/55 ZR17 73W

Kawasaki Z900RS ABS vs Kawasaki Z900 SE — which should you buy?

Picking between the Kawasaki Z900RS ABS and the Kawasaki Z900 SE usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Kawasaki Z900RS ABS brings its published horsepower in a 197 kg package, while the Kawasaki Z900 SE counters with its own power figure at 213 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: