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Kawasaki Z e-1 Revisited: Is This Moped-Class Electric Naked the Right Answer for City Riding?

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Kawasaki Z e-1 Revisited: Is This Moped-Class Electric Naked the Right Answer for City Riding?© オートバイ
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Kawasaki's electric naked bike, the Z e-1, gets another look. Launched alongside the Ninja e-1 in January 2024, it wears bodywork based on the Z400. Priced at ¥1,012,000 including tax, it weighs 135 kg, measures 1,980 mm long, 730 mm wide, and 1,035 mm tall, with a seat height of 785 mm. Equivalent to a 50–125cc-class moped, it carries two removable batteries.

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Ao Azuma
Ao Azuma
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I want people to look at this bike through its numbers. A 135kg curb weight paired with two removable batteries is a genuinely practical solution—you can charge them at home and carry them right up to your room. Comparing its range or top speed directly against gas bikes and coming away disappointed misses the point. As a tool for quietly handling short trips around the city, the Z e-1's position is clear.

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