Kawasaki has updated its Z series motorcycles with the launch of the 2023 Z H2 and Z H2 SE in the Indian market. Both bikes only come in a single variant and are only offered in the 'Metallic Matte Graphene Steel/Ebony' color scheme, which is the only significant change. Apart from the color scheme, all other specifications are retained as the outgoing models. The company has offered the 2023 Z H2 at an introductory price of INR 23.02 lakh and the 2023 Z H2 SE at INR 27.22 lakh.

Design and features

The new Z H2 and Z H2 SE have the same design as their predecessors. Based on the SUGOMI & Minimalist brand design concept, both bikes come with an aggressive front fairing, muscular tank, thick handlebars with switches, small windshield, split seats and side exhaust. In terms of lighting, the headlight, tail light, turn signals and license plate light have LED units. The wheels also share the same dimensions as they measure 2085mm in overall length, 810mm in width and 1130mm in height. Furthermore, the company has only offered a "Metallic matte graphene steel grey/ebony" color scheme for both models.

From H2

From H2 SE

The Z H2 and Z H2 SE models feature a full-color TFT LCD instrument panel – which offers Bluetooth connectivity – that displays information such as speedometer, tachometer, odometer, odometer, clock, gear indicator and fuel gauge. other. Other notable features include its assist and slip clutch, power modes, integrated driving modes, traction control system, electronic cruise control, quickshifter and disc brakes, among others.

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Powertrain

The Z H2 and Z H2 SE share the same power unit. Powering the bare wheels is a 998cc supercharged liquid-cooled 4-stroke 16-valve FI inline-four engine. Mated to a six-speed gearbox, the engine generates a peak power of 197.2 bhp at 11,000 rpm and a peak torque of 137 Nm at 8,500 rpm. The company also offers bikes with a Trellis frame, which uses the full power of the turbocharged engine and maintains a high level of balance between stiffness and flexibility.

Specifications

Z H2 Z H2 SE

Engine type liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 16-valve, FI, in-line four-cylinder with supercharger liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 16-valve, FI, in-line four-cylinder with supercharger

Displacement 998 cc 998 cc

Peak power 197.2 hp at 11000 rpm 197.2 hp at 11000 rpm

Maximum torque 137 Nm at 8500 rpm 137 Nm at 8500 rpm

Gearbox 6-speed gearbox 6-speed gearbox

Fuel tank volume 19 l 19 l

Ground clearance 140 mm 140 mm

Seat height 830 mm 830 mm

Curb weight 240 kg 240 kg

Wheelbase 1455 mm 1455 mm

Chassis

While the Z H2 models get manually adjustable suspension with a Showa SFF BP fork at the front and an adjustable Showa monoshock at the rear, the Z H2 SE variant uses Showa Skyhook technology, thanks to which it offers electronically adjustable suspension. And for braking, both models have two 320mm discs at the front and a single 260mm rotor at the rear, coupled with ABS.

2023 Kawasaki Z H2 and Z H2 SE Price in Nepal

Kawasaki has launched the Z H2 and Z H2 SE in a single variant and color scheme of "Metallic Matte Graphene Steel/Ebony". The Z H2 comes at a launch price of INR 23.02 lakh and the Z H2 SE comes at INR 27.22 lakh. The bikes serve as rivals to the Ducati Streetfighter V4/V4S and the BMW S 1000 R.

There is no official news yet from the launch in Nepal, but fans can expect it to cost around Rs 56 crore for the Z H2 model and Rs 60 crore for the Z H2 SE model.

Kawasaki Models Price in India Price in Nepal

From H2 INR 23.02 lakh Rs 56 lakh

From H2 SE INR 27.22 lakh Rs 60 lakh