Kawasaki Z900 2020 vs. Kawasaki Z H2 2020

Kawasaki Z900 2020

Kawasaki Z900 2020

Kawasaki Z H2 2020

Kawasaki Z H2 2020

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Overview - Kawasaki Z900 2020 vs Kawasaki Z H2 2020

The Kawasaki Z900 2020 is a naked bike that offers a powerful four-cylinder engine with 125.4 HP and 98.6 Nm of torque. It has a fuel injection system and a liquid cooling system. The engine displacement is 948 ccm and it has four cylinders. The front suspension is an Upside-Down telescopic fork with preload and rebound adjustment, while the rear suspension is a swing arm with a monoshock and preload and rebound adjustment. The frame is made of steel and has a double cradle design. The front brakes are double disk with a diameter of 300 mm and four pistons, using petal technology. The bike comes with advanced rider assistance systems such as ABS, riding modes, ride by wire, and traction control. The front tire width is 120 mm with a diameter of 17 inches, while the rear tire width is 180 mm with a diameter of 17 inches. The wheelbase is 1450 mm and the seat height is 795 mm. The bike weighs 210 kg with ABS and comes equipped with LED daytime running lights, LED headlights, and a TFT display.

On the other hand, the Kawasaki Z H2 2020 is also a naked bike but with a more powerful engine. It has an in-line four-cylinder engine with 200 HP and 137 Nm of torque. The fuel system is injection and it has a liquid cooling system. The engine displacement is 998 ccm and it also has four cylinders. The front suspension is an Upside-Down telescopic fork with compression, preload, and rebound adjustment, while the rear suspension is a swing arm with a monoshock and compression, preload, and rebound adjustment. The frame is made of steel and has a tubular design. The front brakes are double disk with a diameter of 320 mm and four pistons, using radial and monoblock technology. In addition to ABS, riding modes, and traction control, the Z H2 also features cornering ABS, launch control, ride by wire, quickshifter, and anti-wheelie systems. The dimensions and weights of the tires, wheelbase, seat height, and kerb weight are similar to the Z900. It also comes equipped with LED daytime running lights, LED headlights, and a TFT display.

Kawasaki Z900 2020

Kawasaki Z900 2020

In terms of strengths, the Z900 offers a powerful four-cylinder engine and great handling. It also has good equipment and aggressive looks, making it a value for money option. On the other hand, the Z H2 stands out for its incomparable engine and full power. It is easy to control and offers a pleasant seating position with high riding comfort for a naked bike. It also has a quiet but charismatic sound and stable and transparent handling. Despite its extravagant drive, it can be ridden carefree in everyday life.

Kawasaki Z H2 2020

Kawasaki Z H2 2020

However, the Z900 has some weaknesses such as a somewhat tiring menu navigation and the lack of a quickshifter option. On the other hand, the Z H2 has a quickshifter option, but it makes interventions that take too long. The suspension strut also becomes a bit spongy during sporty riding. Additionally, considering the exclusive nature of the Z H2, some may argue that it deserved exclusive components all around.

In conclusion, the Kawasaki Z900 2020 and the Kawasaki Z H2 2020 are both powerful naked bikes with their own strengths and weaknesses. The Z900 offers a great balance between power, handling, and value for money, while the Z H2 provides an unparalleled engine performance and a comfortable riding experience. Ultimately, the choice between the two will depend on the rider's preferences and priorities.

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z900 2020 compared to Kawasaki Z H2 2020

Kawasaki Z900 2020
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
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreload, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
Shock mountShock mountDeflectionShock mountUni Trak
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

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 2020

Kawasaki Z900 2020

In terms of price-performance, the Kawasaki Z900 is hard to beat at the moment. With the perfectly tuned engine, the high-quality chassis components and the electronics added for 2020, this naked bike offers everything that sporty riders will be looking for. There is really nothing to complain about, even if the option of a quickshifter would have been a nice extra. Apart from that: great shot, Kawasaki!

powerful four-cylinder

great handling

good equipment

aggressive looks

value for money

Menu navigation somewhat tiring

missing quickshifter option

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 vs Kawasaki Z H2

There are a few key differences between a Kawasaki Z900 2020 and a Kawasaki Z H2 2020. In terms of price, the actual average price of a Kawasaki Z H2 2020 is about 66% higher. Compared to Kawasaki Z H2 2020 there are more Kawasaki Z900 2020 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 34 compared to 10. It takes less time to sell a Kawasaki Z900 with 124 days compared to 148 days for a Kawasaki Z H2. Since model year 2017 1000PS.de editors have written 46 reviews for the Kawasaki Z900 and 14 reviews for the Kawasaki Z H2 since model year 2020. The first review for the Kawasaki Z900 was published on 11/11/2016 and now has more than 93,200 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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