Kawasaki Z H2 Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Kawasaki Z H2 motorcycle specifications include a 998 cc (60.90 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 239 kg (527 lb).

Key specifications

2020-2023Model years
998 ccDisplacement
137.0 NmTorque
239 kgWet weight
831 mmSeat height
18.9 LFuel tank
1,455 mmWheelbase
140 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
2020202120222023
Year-specific specification changes

The 2020 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Front brakes
20212023Double disc. Dual semi-floating petal discs. ABS.
Fuel system
20212023Injection. DFI® with 40mm Keihin throttle bodies. Supercharged.
Rear brakes
20212023Single disc. Single-piston. ABS.
Wet weight
20222023240 kg (529.2 lb)
Clutch
20222023Assist and Slipper clutch. Wet multi-disc, manual.
Lights
20212023LED Lighting

How the Kawasaki Z H2 compares

This compares the motorcycle with all Kawasaki models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Kawasaki database average.

Displacement998 cc
Low 84 ccAverage 687 ccHigh 1,700 cc

About 45% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 80th percentile across Kawasaki models.

Wet weight239 kg
Low 70.3 kgAverage 208 kgHigh 383.1 kg

About 15% heavier than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 71st percentile across Kawasaki models.

Seat height831 mm
Low 680 mmAverage 801 mmHigh 955 mm

Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 71st percentile across Kawasaki models.

Fuel capacity18.9 L
Low 3.8 LAverage 15.3 LHigh 24 L

About 24% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 72nd percentile across Kawasaki models.

This model Kawasaki database average

Kawasaki database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Kawasaki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement80th

998 cc — larger displacement than about 80% of Kawasaki models.

Wet weight71st

239 kg — heavier than about 71% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 29%.

Seat height71st

831 mm — taller than about 71% of Kawasaki models.

Fuel capacity72nd

18.9 L — larger than about 72% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.

Dimensions compared with Kawasaki average

Each measurement is compared with the average value across Kawasaki models where that dimension is available.

Overall length2,085 mm
This bike

2,085

Kawasaki avg

2,122

Close to average.

Overall width810 mm
This bike

810

Kawasaki avg

833

Close to average.

Overall height1,138 mm
This bike

1,138

Kawasaki avg

1,175

3% below average.

Wheelbase1,455 mm
This bike

1,455

Kawasaki avg

1,441

Close to average.

Seat height831 mm
This bike

831

Kawasaki avg

801

4% above average.

Ground clearance140 mm
This bike

140

Kawasaki avg

187

25% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

In-line four, four-stroke • 998 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,455 mmSeat 831 mmClearance 140 mm
6-speed • Chain (final drive) • 120/70-17 front / 190/55-17 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 120/70-17
Rear tire size 190/55-17
Front tire width 120 mm
Front tire aspect ratio 70%
Front rim diameter 17 in
Rear tire width 190 mm
Rear tire aspect ratio 55%
Rear rim diameter 17 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.38:1 (Oversquare)

Engine specifications

Engine type In-line four, four-stroke
Displacement 998 cc (60.90 cu in)
Torque 137.0 Nm (14.0 kgf-m or 101.0 ft.lbs)
Bore × stroke 76.0 x 55 mm (3.0 x 2.2 inches)
Compression ratio 11.2:1
Valves per cylinder 4
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel system Injection. DFI® with 36mm Keihin throttle bodies
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Ignition TCBI with electronic advance
Starter Electric

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)
Clutch Wet multi-disc, manual

Chassis and suspension

Frame Trellis, high tensile steel
Front suspension Showa SFF-BP Fork with Adjustable Compression and Rebound Damping, Spring Preload Adjustability
Rear suspension Uni-Trak®, Showa Gas-Charged Shock with Adjustable Compression and Rebound Damping, Preload Adjustability
Front wheel travel 120 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear wheel travel 135 mm (5.3 inches)
Rake 24.9°
Trail 104 mm (4.1 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Double disc. Dual semi-floating 310mm petal discs. ABS.
Rear brakes Single disc. Single 250mm petal disc, Caliper:Single-piston. ABS.
Front tire 120/70-17
Rear tire 190/55-17

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 239 kg (527 lb)
Seat height 831 mm (32.7 inches)
Overall length 2,085 mm (82.1 inches)
Overall width 810 mm (31.9 inches)
Overall height 1,138 mm (44.8 inches)
Wheelbase 1,455 mm (57.3 inches)
Ground clearance 140 mm (5.5 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 18.93 L (5.00 US gal)

Electrical and instruments

Lights All LED Lighting

Other specifications

Color options Metallic Spark Black/Metallic Graphite Gray/Mirror Coated Spark Black
Price as new US$ 17000. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
Comments Cruise control. Traction control.

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Kawasaki models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Kawasaki information before relying on them. Visit the official Kawasaki website.