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Kawasaki Z H2

Kawasaki Malaysia has officially launched the 2023 Z H2 SE hyper naked sports bike, priced at RM97,800. 

  • the SE gets you Showa Skyhook semi-active electronic suspension. 
  • the braking package includes Brembo Stylema monobloc callipers.

Launched at the 2023 Malaysia Autoshow, the Z H2 SE is powered by a supercharged 998cc, inline four-cylinder engine, capable of producing 200 horsepower at 11,000 RPM and 137 Nm of torque at 8,500 RPM. It is equipped with a six-speed gearbox with an assist and slipper clutch and chain drive, which powers the rear wheel.

The bike’s suspension has been upgraded and now features a Showa Skyhook semi-active electronic suspension with a Showa SFF-CA fork and Showa BFRC monoshock, which adjusts according to ride modes and self-adjusts during riding for more comfort. 

The braking system has also been improved, featuring Brembo Stylema Monobloc callipers, a Brembo master cylinder, twin 320mm front discs, and a 260mm rear brake disc.

The Z H2 SE is equipped with an inertial measurement unit control (IMU), which controls the Kawasaki Intelligent Brake System (KIBS) and Kawasaki Traction Control (KTRC). It also features cruise control, Kawasaki Launch Control Mode (KLCM), Kawasaki Cornering Management Function (KCMF), and three riding modes.

The bike is available in two colours: Metallic Matte Graphene Steel Gray and Metallic Matte Graphene Steel Ebony, and will be available in authorised Kawasaki 4S Dealers showrooms by the end of June 2023.

Kawasaki merancakkan pasaran motosikal global ketika memperkenalkan motosikal ‘hypernaked’ Z H2 pada Oktober 2019. 

Namun, belum sempat Malaysia merasai kemunculan jentera berkuasa tinggi itu, dunia mula kecundang kepada pandemik Covid-19 lantas cerita Z H2 terkubur. 

Bagaimanapun, Kawasaki Z H2 SE akhirnya dipasarkan di Malaysia menerusi pengurusan baharu bagi tahun 2023. 

Dirasmikan di Malaysia Autoshow 2023, Kawasaki Z H2 SE kini boleh dimiliki di Malaysia dengan harga jualan rasmi RM97,800

Seperti jentera lain dalam keluarga Z, Z H2 turut memaparkan intipati rekaan Sugomi sekaligus rupa keseluruhan model baharu ini tampak garang dan lebih ‘sporty’.

Namun, ciri paling menyerlah sudah tentu terarah kepada bahagian enjin ‘supercharger’ yang sama terdapat pada H2 dan H2 R. 

Hasilnya, Kawasaki Z H2 SE ini menawarkan 197hp pada 11,000rpm dan 137Nm pada 8,500rpm daripada enjin empat-inline 998cc 16-valve DOHC. 

Antara ciri premium lain ditawarkan termasuk fork Showa SFF-BP di bahagain depan dengan ‘compression’ dan ‘rebound damping’ boleh laras serta monoshock uni-track Showa di bahagian belakang. 

Sebagai sebuah jentera berprestasi tinggi, Z H2 SE ini juga menawarkan pakej elektronik lengkap yang terdari daripada:

  • Kawasaki Cornering Management Function
  • 3 Mod Kuasa
  • Kawasaki Launch Control Mode
  • Kawasaki Traction Control
  • Kawasaki Engine Brake Control
  • Kawasaki Intelligent Anti-Lock Brake System (KIBS)
  • Kawasaki Quick Shifter (KQS)
  • Electronic Cruise Control 

The top-dog in the Kawasaki Z range has a new updated model in the form of the 2021 Kawasaki Z H2 SE. Marketed to be more comfortable and better rideability than the previous-gen, the 2021 Z H2 Special Edition comes with two major updates and they’re great additions. (more…)

  • The supercharged super naked 2020 Kawasaki Z H2 was revealed at the Tokyo Motor Show.

  • The engine produces 197 hp and 137 Nm of torque, and weighs 239 kg ready to ride.

  • Kawasaki also revealed the W800 Street and W800 Cafe.

As promised also, the 2020 Kawasaki Z H2 supercharged supernaked was revealed at the Tokyo Motor Show 2019.

While the bike bears resemblance to the fully-faired Ninja H2 and Ninja H2R, most of the bike is brand new. The main differences between it and its Ninja siblings are revisions to the chassis and geometry to provide more agility. The engine is likewise tweaked for better midrange grunt (as if the Ninja H2 doesn’t have midrange grunt!).

But okay here’s the news everyone is waiting for. The 1000cc, inline-Four engine and supercharger are paired to produce 197 hp and 137 Nm of torque. That makes it the most powerful supernaked bike — at least for a few hours until the launch of the Ducati Streetfighter V4.

Whether the Z H2 looks good or otherwise is entirely up to personal tastes, we think. But it does celebrate the fact that even naked bikes get 200 horsepower these days!

Kawasaki also launched two new W800 modern retros at the same time. They are known as the Kawasaki W800 Street and Kawasaki W800 Cafe. It’s great news for those who missed the previous W800. The engine is now a 773cc parallel-Twin and it’s Euro 5 compliant.

 

Kawasaki Z H2 yang beberapa bulan ini dicanang akan diperkenalkan secara rasmi kepada orang ramai di Tokyo Motor Show akhirnya didedahkan menerusi perkongsian video di YouTube oleh Kawasaki Motors.

Saksikan video tersebut dibawah:

Seperti jentera lain dalam keluarga Z, Z H2 turut memaparkan intipati rekaan Sugomi sekaligus rupa keseluruhan model baharu ini tampak garang dan lebih ‘sporty’.

Ciri yang membuatkan Z H2 ini menyerlah telah pun diketahui lebih awal apabila Kawasaki mendedahkan keluarga Z bakal mendapat sentuhan enjin supercharger daripada H2.

Z H2 turut didatangkan dengan teknologi terkini antaranya paparan TFT dan beberapa ciri lain.

Berikut antara spesifikasi Z H2:

  • 998cc dengan sistem penyejukan cecair empat-inline DOHC
  • fuel-injected dengan sistem supercharger
  • 197hp pada 11,000rpm
  • 137Nm pada 8,500rpm

Kawasaki Z H2 turut didatangkan dengan quickshifter dan ‘air intake’ krom yang menggabungkan DNA Z bersama-sama H2.

  • Kawasaki reveals the name of the supercharged Z model.

  • It is called the Kawasaki Z H2.

  • The teaser video also revealed the bike’s silhouette.

The third teaser video for the Kawasaki supercharged “Z” model has been released, and the name of the bike – Kawasaki Z H2 – along with it.

The release of this model will expand both Kawasaki’s supercharged and Z naked bike lineups at one go.

The supercharged family currently consists of the H2R, H2, H2 SX and H2 SX SE. With the new Z H2, the lineup is complete with a track-only sportbike, sportbike, two sport-tourers with different trims and a supernaked.

Over in the Z-model naked bike family, it currently consists of bikes from 150cc all the way to 1000cc. We wonder what will become of the Z1000. Will Kawasaki develop another normally-aspirated model or will they supplant it with the Z H2?

The video also shows the bike’s silhouette for the first time. It doesn’t appear to be a H2 without bodywork, instead it looks like it evolved from the Z900. Check out the shapes of the headlight nacelle, flyscreen, fuel tank and tail section. Oh, it has higher handlebars, too.

The advent of the Z H2 is much anticipated as it will Japan’s inclusion into the supernaked category, which is so far dominated by European manufacturers namely Aprilia, BMW, Ducati, KTM, Triumph.

Ducati is set to unveil the Streetfighter V4, while KTM has also teased with a new Duke which we think is most likely the new 1290 Super Duke R. Triumph may also introduce a new more powerful and lighter Speed Triple.

It means that Kawasaki needs to show at least 180 bhp on the Z H2. 200 ponies is a possibility.

Ladies and gentlemen, we are living in the glorious age of horsepower wars!

Kawasaki memuatnaik video ketiga berkenaan dengan model Z H2 dan tayangan kali ini menampakkan susuk jentera ‘supercharge’ tersebut dari sebelah tepi.

Menariknya, video tersebut turut memaparkan tarikh 23 Oktober 2019 yang dijangka merupakan tarikh tayangan rasmi jentera terbabit kepada orang ramai di Tokyo Motor Show.

Saksikan video tersebut di bawah:

Kami menjangkakan model Z serba baharu ini akan menampilkan rekaan yang sangat agresif bagi membawa identiti H2 di samping didatangkan dengan enjin ‘supercharge’ ikonik, 998cc inline-four.

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