The Kawasaki Z H2 SE motorcycle specifications include a 998 cc (60.90 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 240 kg (529.1 lb).
Key specifications
2021-2023Model years
998 ccDisplacement
137.0 Nm @ 8,500 rpmTorque
240 kgWet weight
831 mmSeat height
19 LFuel tank
1,455 mmWheelbase
140 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
202120222023
Year-specific specification changes
The 2021 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
Frame
20222023Trellis, high tensile steel
Front brakes
20222023Double disc. Dual semi-floating petal discs. Radial-mount Brembo M4.32 Calipers. ABS.
Front suspension
20222023Showa SFF-BP Fork with KECS Compression and KECS Rebound Damping, plus Manual Spring Preload Adjustability
Fuel system
20222023Injection. DFI® with 40mm Keihin throttle bodies. Supercharged.
Rear suspension
20222023Uni-Trak®️, Showa Gas-Charged Shock with KECS Compression and KECS Damping, plus Manual Spring Preload Adjustability
Torque
20222023137.0 Nm (14.0 kgf-m or 101.0 ft.lbs)
Wet weight
20222023241 kg (531.4 lb)
Clutch
20222023Assist and Slipper clutch. Wet multi-disc, manual.
Fuel capacity
2022202318.93 L (5.00 US gal)
Ignition
20222023TCBI with electronic advance
Instruments
2022Digital TFT color instrumentation
2023TFT color instrumentation
Rear wheel travel
20222023135 mm (5.3 inches)
How the Kawasaki Z H2 SE 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 weight240 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 capacity19 L
Low 3.8 LAverage 15.3 LHigh 24 L
About 24% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 75th percentile across Kawasaki models.
This model Kawasaki database 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 101.1 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. Kawasaki Supercharger |
| 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 |
| Front suspension |
ø43 mm inverted fork (SFF-CA) with KECS-controlled compression and rebound damping, manual spring preload adjustability, and top-out springs. |
| Rear suspension |
New Uni Trak, BFRC lite gas-charged shock with piggyback reservoir, KECS-controlled compression and rebound damping, manual spring preload adjustability, and top-out spring |
| Front wheel travel |
120 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel |
134 mm (5.3 inches) |
| Rake |
24.9° |
| Trail |
104 mm (4.1 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes |
Double disc. Dual radial-mount, Brembo Stylema monobloc, opposed 4-piston. ABS. |
| Rear brakes |
Single disc. Single-piston. ABS. |
| Front tire |
120/70-17 |
| Rear tire |
190/55-17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight |
240 kg (529.1 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 |
19.00 L (5.02 US gal) |
Electrical and instruments
| Instruments |
TFT Instrumentation |
| Lights |
LED Lighting |
Other specifications
| Color options |
Metallic Diablo Black/Golden Blazed Green |
| Factory warranty |
12 Month Limited Warranty |
| Comments |
Cruise control. Traction control. Electronic Suspension Control. Smartphone Connectivity. |
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