WATCH: Kawasaki Z H2 Review – The Verdict
The Kawasaki Z H2 is one of the most eagerly anticipated motorcycles of the year... but is the 'hypernaked' worth the hype?
Imagine, you take delivery of an all-new Kawasaki Z H2 and then a nationwide lockdown is initiated forcing you to gaze longingly at it on the driveway as you adhere to the ‘Stay at Home’ message. Such is life.
If you’re a regular to Visordown, you’ll know we’ve been in possession of a Z H2 since the coronavirus pandemic began to bite hard, which means – save for the odd essential journey as permitted – we’ve had it parked up waiting for the moment we can properly unleash this supercharged beast.
That day has now come so we’ve wasted no time in getting back out on one of the year’s most anticipated motorcycles to really stretch the 200hp hypernaked’s “legs”. Has it been worth the longer than anticipated wait?
Kawasaki Z H2 (2020) - REVIEW
Keep it locked to Visordown for when we bring you the full written review of the Kawasaki Z H2 very soon…
Kawasaki Z H2 Specifications
Engine | |
Type | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke In-Line Four, 16-valve DOHC |
Power | 197bhp (claimed) @ 11,000rpm |
Torque | 137Nm (claimed) @ 8,500rpm |
Displacement | 998cc |
Bore and Stroke | 76.0 × 55.0 mm |
Compression ratio | 11.2:1 |
Intake system | Kawasaki Supercharger |
Ignition | Digital |
Starting | Electric |
Lubrication | Forced lubrication, wet sump with oil cooler |
Drivetrain | |
Transmission | 6-speed, return, dog-ring |
Final drive | Chain |
Primary reduction ratio | 1.480 (74/50) |
Gear ratios | |
1st | 3.077 |
2nd | 2.471 |
3rd | 2.045 |
4th | 1.727 |
5th | 1.524 |
6th | 1.348 |
Final drive ratio | 46/18 |
Chassis | |
Type | High-tensile steel trellis |
Front travel | 120mm |
Rear travel | 134mm |
Tyre front | 120/70ZR17 M/C 58W |
Tyre rear | 190/55ZR17 M/C 75W |
Rake | 24.9° |
Trail | 104mm |
Suspension - F | Showa SPF BP forks |
Suspension - R | Showa shock - Uni Trak |
Brakes - F | Brembo M4 290mm discs |
Brakes - R | Twin piston caliper 226mm disc |
Dimensions | |
Length | 2,085mm |
Width | 810mm |
Height | 1,130mm |
Wheelbase | 1,455mm |
Ground clearance | 140mm |
Seat height | 830mm |
Weight (ready to ride) | 239kg |
Fuel capacity | 19l |
