Kawasaki's supercharged Z H2 and Z H2 SE bikes revving up for 2023 India launch

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Kawasaki's supercharged Z H2 and Z H2 SE bikes revving up for 2023 India launch (Image: kawasaki-india.com)
Kawasaki's supercharged Z H2 and Z H2 SE bikes revving up for 2023 India launch (Image: kawasaki-india.com)

Delhi : The Kawasaki Z H2 and Z H2 SE models for 2023 both come equipped with electronic throttle and cruise control valves, riding modes, assist and slipper clutch, and a digital instrument console with Rideology app connectivity. A quickshifter, electronically adjustable suspension, launch control, cornering management, traction control, Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock brakes, and a six-axis IMU are further features of the Z H2.

What these superbikes cost ?

The MY2023 Z H2 and Z H2 SE, Kawasaki's supercharged naked bikes, have arrived in India with a more costly price tag. Both the Z H2 and Z H2 SE are now available for the same ex-showroom pricing of 23.02 lakh. The single Metallic matte graphene steel grey hue is the sole significant modification for the MY2023 edition. For both models, the price increase is around 30,000.

Motorised propulsion systems

The original characteristics are still there in the 2023 Kawasaki Z H2 and Z H2 SE. The 998 cc in-line four-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine powering the supercharged flagship naked motorcycles continues to produce 197 bhp at 11,000 rpm and 137 Nm of torque at 8,500 rpm. In addition, they come with top-notch hardware, such as Brembo Stylema and M4.32 front brake callipers for the Z H2 and Z H2 SE, respectively.

Unique characteristics of these superbikes

The Kawasaki Z H2 and Z H2 SE models for 2023 both come equipped with electronic throttle and cruise control valves, riding modes, assist and slipper clutch, and a digital instrument console with Rideology app connectivity. A quickshifter, electronically adjustable suspension, launch control, cornering management, traction control, Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock brakes, and a six-axis IMU are further features of the Z H2. In contrast, the Z H2 SE has additional features seen on the Z H2 as well as a more sophisticated Kawasaki Electronic Control Suspension that incorporates Showa's Skyhook technology.

Iconic characteristics

There are no aesthetic changes to either motorbike for this year. The steel trellis structure, dual LED headlights, and aluminium swingarm have all been kept. The Z H2 and Z H2 SE versions are among the few bikes that have the trademark 'Kawasaki river mark', along with the full-faired Ninja H2 and Ninja H2R.

Accessibility to these bikes

Customers must make the whole payment at the time of booking for the custom-built bikes Z H2 and Z H2 SE, according to Kawasaki India. The manufacturer's outlets all over India are currently taking reservations for the supercharged naked bikes. The Ducati Streetfighter V4, Aprilia Tuono V4, and BMW S 1000 R will be some of their rivals. The only supercharged choice in the naked litre-class segment is still the Z H2 series.