2024 Kawasaki Z e-1
Owner: Kawasaki Hosted by: TBC
The Z e-1 is one of Kawasaki’s very first electric motorbikes. Rated at 5kW (9kW max), it provides similar performance to a 125cc ICE motorcycle, with a 49mph top speed for open-road riding, and 34mph in ECO mode for city sorties. Its dual lithium-ion batteries weigh just 11.5kg each, and off-board charging can be done by connecting the car to a household outlet-powered dedicated charger. The batteries an also be removed for charging, with a full replenishment taking 3.7 hours, while going from 20 per cent to 85 per cent takes 1.6 hours.
The Z e-1’s e-boost function allows for extra power for 15 seconds, cutting down acceleration times and increasing top speed. When parking, WALK mode opens the throttle to walking pace, and closing the throttle past the zero points moves the bike in reverse.
The Z e-1 uses a chassis based on the Ninja/Z400 motorcycles’, allowing for agile performance and light manoeuvrability – the Z e-1 weighs just 135kg.
Power: 9kW Top speed: 49mph 0-60mph: N/A