Kawasaki Z H2
- Production years
- 2020–2027
- Brand
- Kawasaki
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Model year
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Selected year: 2022
Technical specifications
Specifications may vary by market.
- Engine capacity
- 998 cm³
- Power
- 118 hp (88 kW)
- Wet weight
- 240 kg
- Seat height
- 831 mm
Overview
The Kawasaki Z H2 is a naked motorcycle produced from 2020 through 2027. For 2027, it has a liquid-cooled, supercharged 998 cm³ inline-four producing 193 hp (144 kW) and 137 Nm at 8,500 rpm, with a wet weight of 240 kg.
The supercharged engine’s 3.5-second 0–100 km/h acceleration gives a sense of its strong performance. Its 830 mm seat and 240 kg wet weight can make low-speed maneuvering and handling the bike at a standstill more demanding; KECS compression and rebound damping at both ends can be adjusted, while spring preload is manually adjustable.
Specifications
Engine
Engine
- Aspiration
- Supercharged
- Bore
- 76 mm
- Engine capacity
- 998 cm³
- Compression ratio
- 11.2
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Engine type
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Ignition
- TCBI with electronic advance
- Lubrication system
- Forced lubrication, wet sump with oil cooler
- Starting
- Electric
- Stroke
- 55 mm
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
Performance and transmission
Performance and transmission
- Acceleration 0 100 kmh
- 3.5 s
- Acceleration 0 60 mph
- 3.4 s
- Power
- 118 hp (88 kW)
- Torque
- 137 Nm at 8,500 rpm
- Top speed
- 271.7 km/h (169 mph) · measured
- Clutch
- Assist and Slipper clutch. Wet multi-disc, manual.
- Final drive
- Chain
- Gearbox
- 6
- Transmission type
- Manual
Dimensions and weight
Dimensions and weight
- Fuel capacity
- 18.9 L
- Fuel tank material
- Metal
- Ground clearance
- 140 mm
- Overall height
- 1,138 mm
- Overall length
- 2,085 mm
- Overall width
- 810 mm
- Seat height
- 831 mm
- Wet weight
- 240 kg
- Wheelbase
- 1,455 mm
Chassis and suspension
Chassis and suspension
- Frame
- Trellis, high tensile steel
- Front suspension
- Showa SFF-BP Fork with Adjustable Compression and Rebound Damping, Spring Preload Adjustability
- Front wheel travel
- 120 mm
- Rake
- 24.9 °
- Rear suspension
- Uni-Trak®, Showa Gas-Charged Shock with Adjustable Compression and Rebound Damping, Preload Adjustability
- Rear wheel travel
- 135 mm
- Trail
- 104 mm
Brakes and wheels
Brakes and wheels
- Abs
- Yes
- Front brakes diameter
- 320 mm
- Front tyre
- 120/70-17
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. Single-piston. ABS.
- Rear tyre
- 190/55-17
Colours and equipment
Colours and equipment
- Warranty
- 12 months
Model years
2021
Power: 197 hp (147 kW) → 118 hp (88 kW)
2022
Wet weight: 239 kg → 240 kg
2025
Power: 118 hp (88 kW) → 193 hp (144 kW); Seat height: 831 mm → 830 mm; Fuel capacity: 18.9 L → 19 L
| Specification | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine capacity | 998 cm³ | 998 cm³ | 998 cm³ | 998 cm³ | 998 cm³ | 998 cm³ |
| Power | 197 hp (147 kW) | 118 hp (88 kW) | 118 hp (88 kW) | 118 hp (88 kW) | 118 hp (88 kW) | 193 hp (144 kW) |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 137 Nm | 137 Nm | 137 Nm | 137 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Wet weight | 239 kg | 239 kg | 240 kg | 240 kg | 240 kg | 240 kg |
| Seat height | 831 mm | 831 mm | 831 mm | 831 mm | 831 mm | 830 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 18.9 L | 18.9 L | 18.9 L | 18.9 L | 18.9 L | 19 L |
| Top speed | 271.7 km/h (169 mph) · measured | 271.7 km/h (169 mph) · measured | 271.7 km/h (169 mph) · measured | 271.7 km/h (169 mph) · measured | 271.7 km/h (169 mph) · measured | 271.7 km/h (169 mph) · measured |
Pros and cons
Advantages
Adjustable suspension damping
KECS compression and rebound damping at the front and rear lets the suspension response be adjusted, with manual spring-preload adjustment also available.
ABS braking
ABS is fitted, helping prevent wheel lock during hard braking.
Assist and slipper clutch
The slipper function helps calm the rear wheel during hard downshifts.
Things to consider
Substantial wet weight
At 240 kg wet, the Z H2 can take more effort to maneuver at walking speed or move while stopped.
Chain final drive
The chain requires regular cleaning and adjustment.
Rider fit
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How to measure
Stand barefoot with your back to a wall. Hold a book firmly between your legs, then measure from the floor to the top edge of the book.
Estimated ground reach
Balls of both feet likely down
You should reach on both sides, but probably not with your heels fully down.
Seat height
831 mm
Approx. loaded height
801 mm
Estimate assumes about 30 mm of suspension sag. Seat width, footwear, luggage and suspension settings can change real reach. Always sit on the motorcycle before buying.
Fuel range calculator
Enter your expected fuel consumption to estimate the distance on a full tank, with or without a fuel reserve.
Tank 18.9 L at 5.5 L/100 km
Lower consumption = longer range.
Estimated range
344 km
With 10% reserve
309 km
This is a planning estimate, not a measured result. Speed, route, weather, load and riding style can change real consumption.
FAQ
What is the top speed of Kawasaki Z H2?
The Kawasaki Z H2 has a top speed of 271.7 km/h (169 mph) (measured figure). For model year 2022.
What is the weight of Kawasaki Z H2?
The Kawasaki Z H2 weighs 240 kg (wet weight). For model year 2022.
What are the specs of Kawasaki Z H2?
The Kawasaki Z H2 has the following key specifications (specs) for model year 2022: 998 cc; 118 hp (88 kW); 137 Nm; 240 kg (wet weight); seat height 831 mm; fuel tank 18.9 L. Specification table
How much horsepower does Kawasaki Z H2 have?
The Kawasaki Z H2 makes 118 hp (88 kW), with a torque of 137 Nm at 8,500 rpm. For model year 2022.
What is the seat height of Kawasaki Z H2?
The Kawasaki Z H2 has a seat height of 831 mm. For model year 2022.
What is the fuel tank capacity of Kawasaki Z H2?
The Kawasaki Z H2 has a fuel tank capacity of 18.9 L. For model year 2022.
Does the Kawasaki Z H2 meet the numerical A2 limits?
The Kawasaki Z H2 does not meet the numerical A2 limits at full power: 88.1 kW, 0.37 kW/kg. This does not confirm licence eligibility for every version and market. For model year 2022.
