Kawasaki Z H2 2020 vs. Kawasaki Z1000SX 2019

Kawasaki Z H2 2020

Kawasaki Z H2 2020

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2019

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2019

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Overview - Kawasaki Z H2 2020 vs Kawasaki Z1000SX 2019

The Kawasaki Z H2 2020 is a naked bike with a powerful engine producing 200 HP and 137 Nm of torque. It features a fuel injection system and a chain transmission. The bike has a 4-cylinder engine and is liquid-cooled with a displacement of 998 ccm. The front suspension consists of an upside-down telescopic fork with a travel of 120 mm and adjustable compression, preload, and rebound settings. The rear suspension is a swing arm with a monoshock and a travel of 134 mm, also with adjustable compression, preload, and rebound settings. The frame is made of steel and the front brakes are double disk with a diameter of 320 mm and four pistons. The brakes use radial, monoblock technology and are branded by Brembo. The bike is equipped with advanced rider assistance systems including ABS, riding modes, cornering ABS, launch control, ride by wire, quickshifter, traction control, and anti-wheelie. The front tire has a width of 120 mm and a diameter of 17 inches, while the rear tire has a width of 190 mm and a diameter of 17 inches. The wheelbase is 1455 mm and the seat height is 830 mm. The bike has a kerb weight of 239 kg and a fuel tank capacity of 19 liters.

On the other hand, the Kawasaki Z1000SX 2019 is a sport touring motorcycle with a slightly less powerful engine, producing 142 HP and 111 Nm of torque. It also features a fuel injection system and a chain transmission. The bike has a 4-cylinder engine and is liquid-cooled with a displacement of 1043 ccm. The front suspension is an upside-down telescopic fork with a travel of 120 mm and adjustable compression, preload, and rebound settings. The rear suspension is a swing arm with a monoshock and a travel of 144 mm, also with adjustable compression, preload, and rebound settings. The frame is made of aluminium and the front brakes are double disk with a diameter of 300 mm and four pistons. The brakes use radial, monoblock, petal technology and are branded by Tokico. The bike is equipped with ABS and traction control as its advanced rider assistance systems. The front tire has a width of 120 mm and a diameter of 17 inches, while the rear tire has a width of 190 mm and a diameter of 17 inches. The wheelbase is 1440 mm and the seat height is 815 mm. The bike has a kerb weight of 235 kg and a fuel tank capacity of 19 liters.

Kawasaki Z H2 2020

Kawasaki Z H2 2020

In terms of strengths, the Kawasaki Z H2 2020 has an incomparable engine with full power and an easy-to-control power unit. It offers a pleasant seating position and high riding comfort for a naked bike. The bike has a quiet but charismatic sound and stable and transparent handling. Despite its extravagant drive, it can be ridden carefree in everyday life.

On the other hand, the Kawasaki Z1000SX 2019 has a noticeable increase in power compared to the Versys 1000. Its in-line four-cylinder engine is sensitive and can be dosed in a controlled manner. The bike is considered the price-performance winner among the tested sports touring bikes and offers an ideal compromise between sportiness and touring capabilities.

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2019

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2019

In terms of weaknesses, the Kawasaki Z H2 2020 has a quickshifter that makes interventions that take too long. The suspension strut can become a bit spongy during sporty riding. Some may feel that the exclusive motorbike deserved exclusive components all around.

On the other hand, the Kawasaki Z1000SX 2019 is electronically rather rudimentary and its instruments are not optimally readable in direct sunlight.

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z H2 2020 compared to Kawasaki Z1000SX 2019

Kawasaki Z H2 2020
Kawasaki Z1000SX 2019

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore76 mmBore77 mm
StrokeStroke55 mmStroke56 mm
Engine powerEngine power200 HPEngine power142 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power11,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power10,000 rpm
TorqueTorque137 NmTorque111 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque8,500 rpmRpm at Torque7,300 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.2 Compression Ratio11.8
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
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
DisplacementDisplacement998 ccmDisplacement1,043 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
DiameterDiameter43 mmDiameter41 mm
TravelTravel120 mmTravel120 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
TravelTravel134 mmTravel144 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameAluminium
RakeRake65.1 degreeRake65.5 degree
TrailTrail104 mmTrail102 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter320 mmDiameter300 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyradial, MonoblockTechnologyradial, Monoblock, Petal
BrandBrandBremboBrandTokico

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter250 mmDiameter250 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston

Assistance Systems

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

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 width190 mmRear tyre width190 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height50 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,085 mmLength2,100 mm
WidthWidth810 mmWidth790 mm
HeightHeight1,130 mmHeight1,185 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,455 mmWheelbase1,440 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height830 mmSeat Height815 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)239 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)235 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity19 lFuel Tank Capacity19 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

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

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2019

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2019

The nakedbike genes of the original Z1000 have fortunately been retained in the right areas, but the bike has been consistently tuned for touring suitability. An adapted seating position with a clearly comfortable seat (also and especially for the pillion rider), a finely controllable engine and sufficient wind protection provide the optimal basis for long, extensive and not least sporty rides. The rather compact knee angle might cause some of you to take an early break on long rides. In return, however, you get an upright riding position in which you can freely develop your upper body. The Z1000SX is a reduced to the essential touring bike with a top price-performance ratio! One thing in particular stood out: you don't always have to have all the electronic "helpers" on board to create a sporty bike that rides very well - a TOP sports tourer at a favourable price compared to the other two bikes!

Noticeable increase in power compared to the Versys 1000

Sensitive in-line four-cylinder that can be dosed in a controlled manner

The price-performance winner among the tested sports touring bikes

Ideal compromise between sportiness and touring capabilities

Electronically rather rudimentary

instruments not optimally readable in direct sunlight

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z H2 vs Kawasaki Z1000SX

There are a few key differences between a Kawasaki Z H2 2020 and a Kawasaki Z1000SX 2019. In terms of price, the actual average price of a Kawasaki Z H2 2020 is about 38% higher. A Kawasaki Z H2 2020 experiences a loss of 640 GBP in one year of ownership. This is offset by a loss of 260 GBP for a Kawasaki Z1000SX 2019. Compared to Kawasaki Z1000SX 2019 there are less Kawasaki Z H2 2020 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 10 compared to 11. It takes less time to sell a Kawasaki Z1000SX with 115 days compared to 148 days for the Kawasaki Z H2. Since model year 2020 1000PS.de editors have written 14 reviews for the Kawasaki Z H2 and 14 reviews for the Kawasaki Z1000SX since model year 2011. The first review for the Kawasaki Z H2 was published on 10/10/2019 and now has more than 82,500 views. This compares to more than 9,900 views for the first review on Kawasaki Z1000SX published on 05/10/2010.

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