Review Kawasaki Z H2 (2026)

200-hp Supercharged Hypernaked With Brembo M4.32, Full Electronics, Dog-Ring Transmission, and Conventional Showa Suspension for EUR 20,145

998 cc, 200 hp, 137 Nm. Kawasaki supercharger. Brembo M4.32 calipers with Nissin radial master cylinder and 320 mm discs. Fully adjustable Showa SFF-BP fork. IMU, KTRC, KCMF, KIBS cornering ABS, bidirectional quickshifter, cruise control, Launch Control, four riding modes, and three power modes all standard. Dog-ring transmission. 239 kg. MY2026 is technically unchanged and gets a new Metallic Diablo Black/Metallic Carbon Gray color. The Z H2 SE with semi-active Showa suspension and Brembo Stylema brakes is covered in a separate review.

As of: April 16, 2026 | Model: Kawasaki Z H2 (2026, base) | Price: EUR 20,145 including destination | Warranty: 4 years | Stationary noise: approx. 94 dB(A), Tyrol-compliant | MY2026: technically unchanged, new color | Z H2 SE: EUR 22,795 including destination

Positioning: What the Z H2 and Z H2 SE Share—and What the SE Adds

The Z H2 and Z H2 SE share the engine, frame, transmission, and complete electronics package. Both come standard with 200 hp from a 998 cc Kawasaki-supercharged engine, a bidirectional quickshifter working with a dog-ring transmission, cruise control, a six-DOF IMU, KIBS cornering ABS, KTRC traction control, Launch Control, Wheelie Control, Slide Control, KCMF, four riding modes—Rain, Road, Sport, and Rider—and three power modes—Full, Middle, and Low. Everything is included. Nothing requires an extra-cost elvsaodbkmsbxjgkyelb

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