2021 Kawasaki Z H2 Review - Supercharged (& Crazy Good!)

With the Kawasaki Z H2, the manufacturer introduces a roadster or nakedbike built around their popular supercharged platform, available for $25,500 on the road here in Australia, making for both a very special machine, but also one that is competitively priced when you look at what's on offer.

There's no electronic suspension, however Showa springers at each end do an unquestionably good job for me at about 75 kg, with an upright and commanding seating position ensuring great feedback and plenty of fun, without needing ridiculous speed. The speed is there of course, but the enjoyment starts from the second you crack that throttle, you don't need to be doing 9/10ths with a knee down to feel any rush of speed.

Brakes a Brembo M4s on the front and are well suited to the package, powerful, progressive, not too aggressive on the bite and backed up by KIBS, while a Nissin rear is mainly for a bit of balance and control, lacking much bite or power once you're moving at reasonable speed.

Levers are adjustable, a clear TFT dash offers the important info simply and easily, but has quite a few extras for the tech heads, and while I didn't get a chance to properly test it out, the Rideology app lets you more easily go over all the settings via your phone, whether you're having a coffee at a cafe, or maybe in the garage at home with a beef tinkering of a night.

Styling may not be for everyone, but it ticks all the boxes for me, without being a bike that wows purely on sight. It's definitely about the ride, while the looks are typically Kawasaki Z. Refined, well balanced, an exceptional build and finish quality.

This is one seriously cool motorcycle.

To demo ride this particular bike head to MotoHub Motorcycles in Castle Hill in Sydney, you're really missing out if you don't give it a try. A big thanks to them for letting me quick test the bike! Their details are below:
7/4 Victoria Ave,
Castle Hill, NSW 2154

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[florme]

It really is funny that bikes are made so powerful. I recently purchased the new z900 and I couldn’t imagine needing more power than that. In fact I’ve never used it to its full potential. The engineering of a supercharger on a motorcycle would be a great experience. Plus that sound is amazing.

[slakk]

The supercharger impeller spins at 130, 000 rpm due to a planetary gear drive. The blades of the impeller actually break the sound barrier at around 10k RPM 😯

[ditchdoctor]

Great review, this is the bike I'm planning on getting in a few months from now, all I hear is nothing but good reviews of this bike, specifically how easy it is to ride as an every day bike.

[jimbanditsa]

Hi kris awesome footage and great content really fantastic machine and you made it exciting like I want one. Jimbo from uk👍🏻👌🏍

[wakajawaka]

You seem smitten with this bike Kris! Does that “chirp” sound from the turbo charger become annoying after a period of time? Also at 235kg how difficult is it to move around the garage or a car park?

[petewiesner]

Love this bike. Mine is all black and can't wait to break in the engine so I can unleash all the power.
Is it worth the price? You bet it

[Michael_Mears]

The "Black Dash" rider mode is a must on this bike(!). I'm yet to find myself on a a bike that can't take metric shit-tonne of gear hanging off it because that's how I travel. Still, if I found myself travelling light, solo and quick, all on the bitumen, this'd be sweet.

[Revviews]

Great video. It certainly isn't the the most competitive neither does it have the best brakes or suspension but man does it make you feel good and put a massive smile on your face. I'll be doing the full review on the Z H2 2021 in the coming weeks, then have some mods to add such as the Scorpion can and Sprint filter (doing videos for those too). Will be an excellent comparison to the nakeds I have already done videos for.

[felipe-nt-d]

That bike looks sharp! Great review, thanks!

[fyorbane]

Can you test the new SE model? Would be interested to see/hear how it differs to the stock model.

[kikoy]

Kawasaki engine are one of the best and underrated engines available in the market for a competitive price.. smooth and durable!!!!

[gustavobenitez]

Basically, I don’t know how to ride a motorcycle. However, I want to learn how to ride one, and get a nice motorcycle too.

[Ajay-hipr]

Does kawasaki z h2 good for 5 fret 6 inches of height with 29 inch inseam.please reply

[txdyfzg]

Hi Kris, between Mt10sp and Zh2, which engines are more refine and has usable power?

[Whos-That-Guy]

So do you think the 11k+ price jump verses the z900 is worth it? I loved my ride on the z900 and I thought it was a bargain. This Z H2 look awesome but I keep thinking of all those $$$$ I'd save buying the z900..

[angelangel-vvyz]

Awesome bro, now I'm confused between zx10r and zh2!!

[marcusgeorge]

Thanks Kris! An awesome machine and review! Now I want one, just need to convince my CFO (AKA Wife...). 👍😎🇦🇺

[tomkirchhoff]

I had an R1 thought it was fast this thing is sick either this or the rocket gt

[txdyfzg]

Hi Kris, thanks for the review great video. Just wondering have you tried Yamaha mt10sp? Which more comfort between zh2, the new mt10sp and the Yamaha fjr1300 in your opinion for the tall guy like you?

[fyorbane]

Does the ZX10R silencer effect the fueling in any way, compared to the standard muffler?