The Kawasaki Z H2 SE tops Kawasaki’s supercharged naked range, adding electronic suspension and uprated braking hardware to the already ferocious Z H2 formula. It represents the most technically advanced version of Kawasaki’s forced induction naked flagship, built on the same trellis frame within a 2,085mm overall length.
The 998cc liquid-cooled inline-four with DOHC 16-valve heads, a 76 x 55mm bore and stroke and integrated supercharger, produces 200PS at 11,000rpm and 137Nm of torque at 8,500rpm through four 40mm throttle bodies, with the compact supercharger keeping delivery smooth and startlingly linear rather than an abrupt hit of boost. A six-speed gearbox and wet multi-disc manual clutch put that power down with real precision, forced lubrication keeping the whole assembly stable under sustained use.
A trellis steel frame with a 104mm trail carries Showa electronic suspension front and rear, using Skyhook technology to adapt compression and rebound damping to riding conditions in real time rather than needing manual adjustment. Dual semi-floating 320mm discs with radial-mount Brembo M4.32 monobloc four-piston calipers, stiffer under hard use than a conventional axial mount, handle front braking, with a twin-piston caliper on the 260mm rear disc, a genuine step up from the single-piston item on the standard Z H2, gripping 120/70 front and 190/55 rear tyres over 120mm of front and 134mm of rear wheel travel. At 240kg, 815mm wide and 1,130mm tall to the standard screen, with an 830mm seat, a 1,455mm wheelbase and 140mm of ground clearance, it manages its weight with real composure, the electronic suspension quietly taking the edge off poorer surfaces as it goes.
A full colour TFT dash keeps boost pressure, lean angle and braking status all in clear view, and a 19-litre tank keeps it usable well beyond track days and blasts, with a screen adjustable to a taller 1,235mm position for extra protection at speed. It suits experienced riders who want the most complete, technically advanced naked Kawasaki makes, and who value electronic suspension enough to pay for it. Visit GT Motorcycles, your Kawasaki dealer in Plymouth, for finance and test rides, serving riders across Devon and Cornwall.
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