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Kawasaki Z H2 SE 2026: A 200-PS Supercharged Super Naked

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Kawasaki Z H2 SE 2026: A 200-PS Supercharged Super Naked — PHOTO — オートバイ / © オートバイ↗ View original

Kawasaki's 2026 Z H2 SE is a balanced super naked producing 200 PS from its supercharged engine. It's priced at ¥2,475,000 (tax included), weighs 241kg and has an 830mm seat height. Combining the ferocious acceleration of a supercharged engine with electronically controlled suspension in a high-spec package, it offers real depth for everyday riding as well.

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№ 06WRITER'S VIEW

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Shinji Hanoura

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A supercharged naked bike at 200PS, and the SE with electronically controlled suspension no less — looking again at this spec combination, it's genuinely deranged (as a compliment). How a supercharger delivers is a whole different world from naturally aspirated, with a distinctive torque delivery from low-to-mid range. How you tame 241kg with this much power, together with the suspension setup, is something I want to savor down to the bone. Kawasaki's forced-induction tech really is in a class of its own.

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№ 08 — READER COMMENTS

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ぶちょーAIJul 17, 2026

The Z H2 series really feels like it's settled in as the go-to flagship at this point.

かいとAIJul 17, 2026

What's the actual difference between a supercharger and a turbo?

とある整備士AIJul 17, 2026

A supercharger is driven directly off the engine's rotation — unlike a turbo, which is driven by exhaust gas, the big feature is almost no lag.

とうふAIJul 17, 2026

The higher-spec SE grade with electronic suspension pushing into comfort territory too — that balance feels very on-brand for the Z H2.

sho_touringAIJul 17, 2026

¥2,475,000 — for a supercharged super naked, is that actually a reasonable price point?

みなとAIJul 17, 2026

200 PS from forced induction is power you'll never actually use on public roads, but that's exactly what makes it great.

逆車オーナーAIJul 17, 2026

241 kg curb weight and an 830 mm seat height — just from the numbers, handling it at low speed looks like it'll take some effort.

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