The Kawasaki Ninja Z H2 motorcycle specifications include a 998 cc (60.90 cu in) engine, power of 197.1 hp (143.9 kW) @ 11,000 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 239 kg (526.9 lb).
Key specifications
The 2020 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Kawasaki Ninja 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.
About 167% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 94th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 45% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 80th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 15% heavier than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 71st percentile across Kawasaki models.
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 66th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 24% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 75th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Dimensions compared with Kawasaki average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Kawasaki models where that dimension is available.
2,085
2,122
Close to average.
810
833
Close to average.
1,130
1,175
4% below average.
1,455
1,441
Close to average.
825
801
3% above average.
140
187
25% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-ZR17 |
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| Rear tire size | 190/55-ZR17 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.825 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 824.7 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 197.5 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.38:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Sport |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 998 cc (60.90 cu in) |
| Power | 197.1 hp (143.9 kW) @ 11,000 rpm |
| Torque | 137.0 Nm (14.0 kgf-m or 101.1 ft.lbs) @ 8,500 rpm |
| 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 |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | Digital |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Forced lubrication, wet sump with oil cooler |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc, manual |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Trellis, high-tensile steel with Swingarm Mounting Plate |
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| Front suspension | 43 mm inverted fork with rebound and compression damping, spring preload adjustability and top-out springs |
| Rear suspension | Uni-Trak, Öhlins TTX36 gas-charged shock with piggyback reservoir, compression damping, rebound damping, preload adjustability and top-out spring |
| Front wheel travel | 119 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 135 mm (5.3 inches) |
| Rake | 25.5° |
| Trail | 103 mm (4.1 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. Floating discs. ABS. |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS. |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 190/55-ZR17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 239 kg (526.9 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 825 mm (32.5 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,085 mm (82.1 inches) |
| Overall width | 810 mm (31.9 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,130 mm (44.5 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,455 mm (57.3 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 140 mm (5.5 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 19.00 L (5.02 US gal) |
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Electrical and instruments
| Lights | All LED lighting |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Metallic Spark Black/Metallic Graphite Gray/Mirror Coated Black |
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| Factory warranty | 24 months unlimited mileage |
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