2021 Kawasaki Z H2 vs ZX 10R! Supercharged vs Superbike

I recently had the opportunity to test Kawasaki's Z H2, as well as the WorldSBK derived Ninja ZX-10R and thought I'd compare the two models.

Both are amazing at what they do, but the Z H2 offers an incredible roadster, nakedbike and muscle bike, with high specs, impressive performance and the allure of a supercharger.

In comparison the Ninja ZX-10R is a serious sportsbike, designed for the track, and while that translates into a great package for the road, there's no denying it's a firebreathing machine demanding to be let off the leash.

Here are my thoughts between the two, from a road riders perspective.

To demo ride these particular bikes contact or head in to MotoHub Motorcycles in Castle Hill in Sydney. 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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[EVAN__WILLIAMS]

As someone who has owned both of these bikes I'd day this a pretty spot on review. If you don't really care about the track, little bit older, or want to enjoy longer rides you cannot beat the ZH2. It's pure joy to ride, perfect bike for someone getting over their supersport bike younger days. The supersport crowd will be jealous of your seating position for sure.

[estoylaroca]

ZH2 for sure.

The power difference on the top end will only be utilized by who... like 5% of people who ride.
And your comments on it are spot on... ZH2 is tuned for daily rides, and that's just how I like my rides... daily.

With the ZX10r, you really have to find the place where you can ride it to it's potential. And just comparing it to the ZH2, there are really little to none (other than an actual track) where you can really find that difference in power.

And as you've said... the ZH2 is just priced at a very very competitive price. It's a supercharged bike, for that price point.
With the ZX10r... not really putting it down, but it's a sportbike, much like a R1, CBR1000rr... things that you could buy for a much lower price 2nd hand if you buy the older versions... which are practically the same, less the more recent electronics, and the little tweaks to the engines. But at the end of the day, it's a 1000cc sportbike, which if I've said to you, you would've thought of any of the 1000cc sportbikes (again, like the r1 and cbr1000rr)
But if I say supercharged 1000cc, you're only really thinking of 2 bikes, the H2 or the ZH2, and if I say naked, you already know what I'm talking about.

[marcusgeorge]

Awesome review as always Kris! Thank you. My Superbike days are over and my back isn’t as in as good a condition from the time I spent racing. So, that being said, and the only bike with a factory supercharger, my money would definitely be better spent on the H2! A much more “real world” friendly machine! 👍😎🇦🇺

[badhonky]

Ive had a fzr 1000, zrx1200, zx10r, zx14r, hayabusa and just got the z h2 and it is a great bike easy to ride, doesnt feel heavy, comfortable nimble and fast af. My favorite bike to date

[themotobikelife]

Nice review and comparison man. I own both the zh2 and zx10r. Both AWESOME bikes.

[isaklindstedt]

Hello Kris! Thank you for this video. I was choosing between these two bikes and have now bought the Kawasaki 2021 Z H2 SE performance. Since I am a beginner in the biking world the Z H2 SE performance bike will lend to much more practical fun for me than the supersport. Great help! You make such thorough videos with very pleasing presentations. Keep up the good work!

[lordkryogen]

Awesome video man. I ended up buying a zh2 because immatriculation and insurance are 2000$ more per year on the zx10r(sportbike greater risk for them to insure). Plus the supercharger is great, and its mostly for town, never going to race anyway. Its in my garage now cant wait to try it.

[davidnewton]

ZH2 my choice specially Flashed !! 220 hp atw works all day for me 👍

[vladimirholonin]

Hey. I always wanted to have a ZX10R but around 3 days ago found one guy selling 2020 Z H2 and I like the bike also. So I started looking comparison video and I found it here. Thanks for your advice, its very useful. I will probably go with Z H2 if circumstances will be good, cos first I need to sell my ZX6R 2019 :). Thanks for the video again, good luck!

[isaklindstedt]

No worry. Owning the z h2 se performance has been a great beginners choice. Riding it for 1 year now. I am still a beginner when it comes to motorcycles and would not have any problems recommending it to someone else. It is an awesome bike and so easy to ride. I am now thinking about buying a Ducati Streetfighter v4s instead. I am testriding it in a couple of weeks. Then I will get an mc with less weight, still with many horse powers. The dealership will change the exhaust so the bike becomes 6 kg less and gets an additional 12 horse power (174 kg, 220 hp). With this bike I will have fun both on the way to work and on the track. Taking som lessons this year on a nearby racing track. Totally a beginner in the track world but it will be fun to try. Maybe Kris can make a review on the Streetfighter? My biggest problem leaving the Z H2 is that I can't find a better looking bike in my opinion.

[Michael_Mears]

Kris, your road bike to track bike preference will relate to more riders, even if some of those riders aspire to the track, until they begin to excel at the track, any bike more suitable to the road is probably a better choice. Subjective and personal suitability criteria aside, the Z H2 is my pick.

[superc]

No way that 10R got more hp than a ZH2 lol. Even with the ZH2 it’s scary down low and you most definitely don’t have wait till you get up to the top end.

ZH2 geared lower than the 10R as well.
Stock ZH2 depending who dyno and location, makes 165-180wrhp. Stock 10R a few hp less.

Unrestricted, ZH2 with stock exhaust depending on dyno and location, 210rwhp, 10R with flash, full system 206wrhp. ZH2 with everything bit more tuning, pretty much 230wrhp.
Brock dyno with both the current 10 and ZH2. So the first few moments, not true information in terms of power. I have a ZH2

[aeror]

Cool video
Thanks for the great bike content mate

[grantsewell]

Had my zh2 for 2 day now love it but b careful its got balls

[Kingleo_]

I picked up the ZH2 a couple days ago. Best bike I’ve owned. Will it be better to get a slip on or full exhaust ???? I really don’t care to add more power because this is my first 1000cc and it’s plenty fast for me… but that big can gotta go lol

[Theandi]

My z650 still scares me, I dread to think what these pair would do to me. I need to grow a pair.

[Jaykay-xoxt]

Which one is faster or have more speed zh2 or zx10r ?

[Nightrider.]

I have the ZH2 and i love my Rocket 👍🏻😁

[drtubez]

Zh2 is by no means a ho hum everyday bike. But I get your point it is easier to drive around as the seating position is upright. I liked that about it. It’s comfortable to me and can rip your arms off at the same time. Just passed the break in period so took it out for a real spin. I’m happy with it all the way around except maybe for the muffler. But I plan on changing that out.

[nano]

Esta claro que la ZH2 es más cómoda para el día a día, es otro segmento diferente. Y si quieres una moto más cómoda aún y más útil, te compras una scooter. Ahora, la cara de satisfacción que se te debe quedar al bajarte de la ZX10R mientras babeas mirándola, no tiene precio.