Z H2 (MY21) – Kawasaki

The 2021 Z H2 offers refined, naked styling and Balanced Supercharged Engine performance that can be enjoyed across the entire rev range. Power and performance combined with superb fuel efficiency. The Z H2’s most defining feature is its supercharged engine. While the idea of a supercharged engine may call to mind an extremely high powered motorcycle that only a handful of riders are able to ride in very limited conditions, Kawasaki’s modern development philosophy called for a machine that enables a wider range of riders to understand the pleasure of riding a motorcycle. Kawasaki’s supercharged engines were designed with this idea firmly in mind. The Z H2’s supercharged engine achieves the seemingly contradictory goals of ample power and easy-to-manage power delivery.

HIGH POWER ABD NABAGEABLE DELIVERY

An engine that delivers the power you expect when you ask for it, a chassis that delivers superb manoeuvrability while harnessing the engine’s massive power, comfort that enables you to ride for long distances without undue stress or fatigue, and a host of advanced equipment designed for maximum functionality are all elements found in the Z H2. The latest evolution in a brand with a long and rich history, and offering unique values that generations of Z riders have enjoyed, it proudly takes its place at the head of Z Series. Delivering both incredible power and ease of use in a Supernaked package is groundbreaking, injecting life into the naked motorcycle market. The Z H2 is truly unique, strengthening the idea that “supercharged engine = Kawasaki,” and offering a glimpse of future models to come.

SPECIALLY DESIGNED LIGHTWEIGHT TRELLIS FRAME

Able to harness the full power of the supercharged engine, the Z H2’s specially designed frame offers a combination of high-speed stability and light handing that facilitates control when riding in the city or on twisty roads – seemingly contrary characteristics. The compact frame, an ideal basis for the form of a naked model, has a high-level balance of stiffness and flexibility, allowing a wide range of riding situations to be tackled.

ELECTRONICS

Fitted with a full-colour TFT LCD screen. Loaded with functions that can help you manage daily vehicle operating status and schedule for long distance riding. Display functions include a digital speedometer, gear position indicator, shift indicator, odometer, dual trip meters, fuel gauge, remaining range, current/average fuel consumption, outside temperature, coolant temperature, clock, Economical Riding Indicator, IMU indicator, KIBS indicator, boost pressure and boost temperature.

This model is equipped with a smartphone connectivity function, which enables connection via Bluetooth using “RIDEOLOGY THE APP”. Since the system can be accessed via Bluetooth technology, which means that convenience is dramatically improved. In addition to checking machine information and recording and downloading logs, settings such as Riding Mode can be prepared remotely and then downloaded to the vehicle. A number of functions are available: – Vehicle information such as fuel gauge, odometer, maintenance schedule, etc can be viewed via the smartphone.

Three standard settings, Sport, Road, Rain, or Rider (manual) are all-inclusive modes that link KTRC, Power Mode and KECS allow riders to efficiently set traction control, power delivery and suspension character to suit a given riding situation. In the manual Rider mode, each of the systems can be set independently. – Sport: enables riders to enjoy sporty riding on winding roads. – Road: offers comfortable riding over a wide range of situations, from city riding to highway cruising and rural roads. – Rain: offers rider reassurance when riding on a wet road surface. The riding mode can be changed while riding, using the button at the left handle.

CHASSIS

For this model, SHOWA’s SFF-BP front fork is used. The fork’s large-diameter piston provides firm bottoming resistance and sporty damping characteristics. Adjustable pre-load and damping allow riders to easily set up the bike according to their size and the riding conditions. Absolute manoeuvring stability is essential to achieve stability at all speeds as well as light, nimble handling. This requires a swingarm with sufficient 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.

KIBS is a multi-sensing system, using the input from numerous sources. In addition to front and rear wheel speed sensors (standard for any ABS system), KIBS also monitors front caliper hydraulic pressure and various information from the engine ECU (throttle position, engine speed, clutch actuation and gear position).