Z H2

$30,995

Supercharged Z Flagship Marks Beginning of New Era.

With its refined naked styling and Balanced Supercharged Engine, in addition to performance that can be enjoyed across the rev range combined with superb fuel efficiency, this innovative new model offers high levels of handling and comfort, plus the latest equipment – all suitable features for the new Z Series flagship.

The Z brand has a rich history that stretches back almost 50 years. Now with the arrival of the Supernaked Z H2 with its supercharged engine, the second chapter of Z history is about to begin. A distillation of the vast technology possessed by Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd., the innovative Z H2 is a motorcycle worthy of title “ultimate.” This new flagship model will lead the Z Series into the future.

FEATURES

BALANCED SUPERCHARGED ENGINE FOR A SUPERNAKED

The Z H2’s Balanced Supercharged Engine is the product of Kawasaki Group technology. Kawasaki wanted the power of its supercharged engine to be manageable. As a result of this pursuit, the optimised engine-supercharger pairing offers smooth power delivery in all conditions, its wide power band delivering exhilarating acceleration at all rpm.

ENGINE SOUND TUNING

Kawasaki’s accumulated knowledge of acoustic analysis was used to fine-tune the shape of the intake duct to highlight operating sound of the supercharger and tune the intake sound. The result is a unique and emotional engine sound that can only be heard on the Z H2 with its supercharged engine.

SWINGARM

Absolute manoeuvring stability is essential to achieve stability at all speeds as well as light, nimble handling. This requires a swingarm with sufcient rigidity, so technology from the Ninja ZX-10RR, which can be seen at race tracks around the world, was sourced. The double-sided swingarm, like those used on our supersport models, offers both high rigidity and light weight.

INTEGRATED RIDING MODES

All-inclusive modes that link KTRC and Power Mode allow riders to efficiently set traction control and power delivery to suit a given riding situation. Riders can choose from three settings (Sport, Road, Rain) or a manual setting (Rider). In the manual Rider mode, each of the systems can be set independently.

SUGOMI & MINIMALIST STYLING FOR A NEXT-GENERATION NAKED

The styling of the Z Series flagship Z H2 was shaped according to its SUGOMI & Minimalist design concept. Its dynamic crouching form, which calls to mind a predator poised to attack, and the asymmetric Ram Air intake on its left side are elements of its fiercely intense and highly individualistic SUGOMI design.

INSTRUMENT PANEL

The instrument panel comprehensively displays various information on the full-colour TFT LCD screen. It also has functions that can help you manage daily vehicle operating status and schedule for long distance riding.

COLOURS AVAILABLE

SPECIFICATIONS

POWER CAPABILITY DETAILS


ENGINE	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke In-Line four
DISPLACEMENT	998cc
BORE & STROKE	76.0 x 55.0mm
COMPRESSION RATIO	11.2:1
FUEL SYSTEM	Fuel injection
IGNITION	Digital
TRANSMISSION	6-speed, return, dog-ring
STARTING SYSTEM	Electric
MAX TORQUE	137.0 N.m {14.0 kgf.m} / 8,500 min-1
MAX POWER WITH RAM AIR	147.1 kW {200 PS} / 11,000 min-1


FRONT SUSPENSION	Telescopic
REAR SUSPENSION	Swingarm (New Uni Trak rear suspension)
FRONT WHEEL TRAVEL	120mm
REAR WHEEL TRAVEL	134mm
FRONT TYRE	120/70ZR17 M/C 58W
REAR TYRE	190/55ZR17 M/C 75W
FRONT BRAKES	Dual ø290 mm discs
REAR BRAKES	Single ø226 mm disc


FRAME TYPE	Trellis, high-tensile steel
RAKE/TRAIL	24.9° / 104mm
LENGTH X WIDTH X HEIGHT	2,085 x 810 x 1,130mm
WHEELBASE	1,455mm
FUEL CAPACITY	19.0 L
SEAT HEIGHT	830mm
CURB MASS	239kg
COLOURS	Metallic Graphite Red