Kawasaki Z900 SE 2022 vs. Kawasaki Z H2 2020

Kawasaki Z900 SE 2022

Kawasaki Z900 SE 2022

Kawasaki Z H2 2020

Kawasaki Z H2 2020

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Overview - Kawasaki Z900 SE 2022 vs Kawasaki Z H2 2020

The Kawasaki Z900 SE 2022 and the Kawasaki Z H2 2020 are both naked bikes with similar engine types, fuel systems, and cooling systems. However, there are several differences between the two models.

In terms of engine power, the Kawasaki Z900 SE 2022 has 125.4 HP, while the Kawasaki Z H2 2020 boasts a more powerful 200 HP engine. The Z H2 also has a higher torque of 137 Nm compared to the Z900 SE's 98.6 Nm. This makes the Z H2 significantly more powerful and capable of delivering a thrilling riding experience.

Both bikes have four cylinders and a liquid cooling system, ensuring optimal engine performance and temperature regulation. The Z900 SE has a displacement of 948 ccm, while the Z H2 has a larger displacement of 998 ccm, further contributing to its superior power output.

In terms of suspension, both bikes feature upside-down telescopic forks at the front and swing arms at the rear. However, the Z900 SE is equipped with an Öhlins shock absorber at the rear, while the Z H2 features a Showa shock absorber. Both bikes offer adjustment options for compression, preload, and rebound, allowing riders to fine-tune their suspension settings.

Kawasaki Z900 SE 2022

Kawasaki Z900 SE 2022

The chassis of the Z900 SE is made of steel and features a double cradle frame, providing stability and durability. On the other hand, the Z H2 has a steel frame with a tubular design, which may offer different handling characteristics.

When it comes to braking, both bikes have double disc brakes at the front with a diameter of 300 mm for the Z900 SE and 320 mm for the Z H2. Both models use Brembo brakes with four pistons, but the Z H2 also incorporates radial and monoblock technology, which may provide enhanced braking performance.

In terms of rider assistance systems, both bikes come equipped with ABS, riding modes, and traction control. However, the Z H2 offers additional features such as cornering ABS, launch control, quickshifter, and anti-wheelie control, providing a more advanced and customizable riding experience.

Kawasaki Z H2 2020

Kawasaki Z H2 2020

In terms of dimensions and weights, both bikes have a front tire width of 120 mm and a front tire diameter of 17 inches. The Z900 SE has a rear tire width of 180 mm and a rear tire diameter of 17 inches, while the Z H2 has a wider rear tire with a width of 190 mm. The wheelbase of both bikes is similar, with the Z900 SE measuring 1450 mm and the Z H2 measuring 1455 mm. The seat height of the Z900 SE is 795 mm, while the Z H2 has a slightly higher seat height of 830 mm. The Z H2 is also heavier, with a kerb weight of 239 kg compared to the Z900 SE's 210 kg.

Both bikes feature LED daytime running lights, LED headlights, and TFT displays, providing modern and high-quality equipment.

In terms of strengths, the Z900 SE 2022 is praised for its powerful engine, high-quality chassis components, strong brakes, good ergonomics, and easy handling on the racetrack. On the other hand, the Z H2 2020 is commended for its incomparable engine power, easy-to-control power unit, pleasant seating position, high riding comfort for a naked bike, quiet but charismatic sound, and stable and transparent handling. Despite its extravagant drive, the Z H2 is considered a motorcycle that can be ridden carefree in everyday life.

As for weaknesses, the Z900 SE 2022 is criticized for lacking a quickshifter, while the Z H2 2020's quickshifter is said to have interventions that take too long. Additionally, some riders feel that the suspension strut of the Z H2 becomes a bit spongy during sporty riding, and they believe that such an exclusive motorcycle deserves exclusive components all around.

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z900 SE 2022 compared to Kawasaki Z H2 2020

Kawasaki Z900 SE 2022
Kawasaki Z H2 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore73.4 mmBore76 mm
StrokeStroke56 mmStroke55 mm
Engine powerEngine power125.4 HPEngine power200 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power11,000 rpm
TorqueTorque98.6 NmTorque137 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,700 rpmRpm at Torque8,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.8 Compression Ratio11.2
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionDigitalIgnitionDigital
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders4
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement948 ccmDisplacement998 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
DiameterDiameter41 mmDiameter43 mm
TravelTravel120 mmTravel120 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
Shock mountShock mountDeflectionShock mountUni Trak
BrandBrandÖhlinsBrandShowa
TravelTravel140 mmTravel134 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreload, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound
MaterialMaterialAluminiumMaterialAluminium

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeDouble cradleFrame typeTubular
RakeRake65 degreeRake65.1 degree
TrailTrail105 mmTrail104 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter300 mmDiameter320 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyPetalTechnologyradial, Monoblock
BrandBrandBremboBrandBrembo

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter250 mmDiameter250 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Traction controlAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Launch-Control, Ride by Wire, Quickshifter, Traction control, Anti-wheelie

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width190 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,070 mmLength2,085 mm
WidthWidth820 mmWidth810 mm
HeightHeight1,065 mmHeight1,130 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,450 mmWheelbase1,455 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height795 mmSeat Height830 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)210 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)239 kg
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Equipment

EquipmentEquipmentLED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT displayEquipmentLED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z900 SE 2022

Kawasaki Z900 SE 2022

The SE is a worthy further development of the already very sporty and good-natured Kawasaki Z900. But now sporty owners can also do fast laps on trackdays without making any major compromises. The components from Öhlins and Brembo bring real added value, so that the only thing missing is the quickshifter.

powerful engine

high-quality chassis components

strong brake

good ergonomics

easy handling on the racetrack

missing quickshifter

Kawasaki Z H2 2020

Kawasaki Z H2 2020

The fascinating power unit of the Kawasaki not only inspires as a motif for quartet cards or at the regulars' table. The engine is made for practical use. In the saddle of the bike, you can enjoy the thrust in every situation. Commands from the throttle are implemented directly, intensively but also controllably. However, the bike is not an athletic sportsman but a beefy naked bike. It always scores when sovereignty and power are required.

Incomparable engine

full power

easy to control power unit

pleasant seating position

high riding comfort for a naked bike

quiet but charismatic sound

stable and transparent handling

despite the extravagant drive, a motorbike that can be ridden carefree in everyday life.

Quickshifter OK

but makes interventions that take too long

suspension strut becomes a bit spongy during sporty riding

the exclusive motorbike deserved exclusive components all round

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z900 SE vs Kawasaki Z H2

There are a few key differences between a Kawasaki Z900 SE 2022 and a Kawasaki Z H2 2020. In terms of price, the actual average price of a Kawasaki Z H2 2020 is about 10% higher. Compared to Kawasaki Z H2 2020 there are less Kawasaki Z900 SE 2022 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 5 compared to 10. It takes less time to sell a Kawasaki Z900 SE with 89 days compared to 148 days for a Kawasaki Z H2. Since model year 2022 1000PS.de editors have written 12 reviews for the Kawasaki Z900 SE and 14 reviews for the Kawasaki Z H2 since model year 2020. The first review for the Kawasaki Z900 SE was published on 9/16/2021 and now has more than 37,200 views. This compares to more than 82,500 views for the first review on Kawasaki Z H2 published on 10/10/2019.

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