After a series of teasers, the latest supercharged model in the Kawasaki hyperbike lineup, the Kawasaki Z H2 was unveiled to the public at the Tokyo Motor Show 2019. As can be surmised fromthe name, the Z H2 uses the same design language as Kawasaki’s other naked sports machines but with the 998 cc, four-cylinder supercharged mill from the H2.
Power in the Z H2 is about the same as its other H2 siblings, the H2 and H2 SX sports tourer – 200 PS at 11,000 rpm but has more torque, 137 Nm at 8,500 rpm compared to the Ninja H2 with 133.5 at 10,500 rpm. Despite being a naked sports bike, the Z H2 is 1 kg heavier at 239 kg but does come with a 19-litre fuel tank, two litres more than the H2.
As can be seen from the gallery photos, the Z H2 bears a strong resemblance to the Kawasaki Z1000, including the headlight and rear lights. Seating on the Z H2 is stepped while the fuel tank features a prominent hump.
Inside the cockpit, the instrument panel uses a TFT-LCD digital panel, similar to the unit used in the 2020 Kawasaki Ninja 650 and comes complete with a full suite of electronics including ride modes, inertial measurement unit, Kawasaki Traction Control, Kawasaki Cornering Management and power modes. Also on the menu is Kawasaki Intelligent Anti Lock Brake Systems, launch control, quickshifter, cruise control and smartphone connectivity.
Braking for the Z H2 is done by Brembo while Nissin does the job at the back. Suspension in front is by Showa with fully-adjustable forks while the rear end is held up with a fully-adjustable monoshock with Pirelli Diablo Rosso III rubber on the wheels.
While the Kawasaki Z H2 might be a powerful naked sports bike, that title might be taken by the 2020 Ducati Streetfighter V4, launched in Italy at the same time. But in terms of the power game, Kawasaki might have blown everyone away with the world’s most powerful quarter-litre bike, the Kawasaki ZX-25R, also revealed at the show.
Design language for the ZX-25R will be familiar to many with styling cues taken from other models in Kawasaki’s Ninja range. However, the ZX-25R looks a a touch more aggressive with various body panels that appear to be an aerodynamic aid such as the bottom of the fairing and adjacent to the fuel tank.
The big attraction of the ZX-25R is the inline four-cylinder, liquid-cooled DOHC power plant and will no doubt perform much like the bigger models in the range, the ZX-6R and ZX-10R. Unfortunately no power numbers or other specifications were released at the launch, making the ZX-25R a pre-production model at this stage with no word on when retail sales might begin.
Form the photo gallery, it can be seen the ZX-25R uses a Showa SPF-BP front fork with ABS-equipped single brake disc in front. According to Kawasaki, riding aids for the ZX-25R include traction control, quickshifter and selectable ride modes.
GALLERY: Kawasaki Z H2
GALLERY: Kawasaki ZX-25R
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The ZX-25R will be a perfect bike for those looking to enjoy the sound and feel of an inline four without the weight and fuel consumption of bigger engines.
No doubt that there’ll be plenty of people recommending second hand Z800s and whatnot, but this bike will always be special to those who can see it’s value.
Too right mate!
Don t think the zr25 will be cheap..haha.maybe even more expensive than the z650.
But that 4 pot 250 should scream….wonder if they can red line it at 15000rpm. That’d be something.
15000RPM is nothing. Even the old ZXR-250 of the nineties has a red line at 18000RPM.
ZXR 250 back in 1997 was at rm17k otr. Absolutely will be around 30-34k price. Sub 30k? No Fking chance
I manage to do 150 squats today.. all in the office’s toilet. This is my fresh re-beginning to lose weight. I hope that I can maintain the momentum and lose 10kg by the end of this year. This is my focus at the moment therefore, I’m not going to plan on buying this if it comes here in the near future. Maybe 3 years from now when I already lose 20kg? just maybe
After decades of wait for zx2r replacement, finally the zx25r showed up.. wonder how much wil it be retailed for ltr, my guess would be smwhere close or equivalent to versys 650 price..
I remember that in 1997, the 4 cylinder ZXR-250 was sold in malaysia for just RM17,500.
This new ZX25R would be at least RM25,000, which is what the Ninja 300 is selling for right now.
Then comes the maintenance. The old ZXR-250 is more expensive to maintain than even an ER-6.
But the ZXR-250 F1 engine sound is glorious to hear when riding (but attracts sniggers from onlookers as you are actually not going anywhere fast…)
Nope..i don’t think the price is around 25k..maybe around 30k or nearly 40k
The return of the inline 4 for the quad litre bike!
Too ugly
Moto ni Mahal xde duit
Harga overpriced
Mr Mohan, the last para of your writing is very interesting. the bike come with factory fitted QS, wow I can imagine the sweet sound when we shift up the gears.
Lightweight Super Sports are fairly common nowadays but Featherweight Super Sports are extremely rare.In fact in 2020 this might be the only one!
Let have quick guess on the price for this brand new zx25r. Quickshifter, adjustable USD fork, abs, traction and power mode. All these look more advance than z400 and so to the price. Should be a reason why kawa-malaysia delay or may not import it.
May I know Kawasaki Z H2 . Selling in malaysia ? Course malaysia don’t have sell Z H2 ! May i know when coming malaysia thank
May I know , will kawasaki zh2 coming malaysia?