Kawasaki Z H2: supercharged hyper naked [PHOTO AND VIDEO]

An elaborate design, characterized by dry features combined with more sinuous ones and a supercharged engine capable of transmitting high power. The new one has been introduced Kawasaki ZH2, the first hyper naked of this type created by the Japanese manufacturer.

Features

An aesthetic linked to the principles of philosophy Sogumi, connotatives of Z range, distinguishable from the lights LED segmented and with a single air intake on the left side, at the height of the front. The instrument panel is grouped into a color screen TFT, with connectivity permitted via “Rideology the app”.
Going back to the indications on the model, it has a trellis frame made of steel tubes of various sizes, an adjustable fork in front SFF-BP (acronym for Separate Function Front Fork – Big Piston), while behind there is a swingarm with mono-shock absorber linked to the engine via a bracket similar in type to the one already present on the sports car ZX-10RR. The suspensions on both fronts signed Showa. The bike is long 2.085 millimeters with a wheelbase of 1.445 mm, it appears wide 810 mm and 1.130 mm high, with the saddle placed at 830 mm. The tank can hold 19 liters of fuel. The reported curb weight is: 239 kg. The picture is completed by a powerful front double disc braking system 290 mm with monobloc calipers Brembo M4.32 and single album from 226 mm associated with a single-piston caliper Nissin tied to the rear wheel.

Lots of power

The electronic part is interesting, considering different assistance solutions Kawasaki, ranging from Traction control on three levels to one system quick shifter and one cited Bosch six-axis inertial platform. Four maps were also reported, one customizable Rider and three other presets: Sport, Road e Rain which modulate the character of the motorbike. Furthermore, the pilot can also select the proposed thrust, varying from 100 horses of the setting low, climbing to 150 di Middle, then ai 200 di Full.
The heart is a unit composed of four cylinders di 998 cc equipped centrifugal compressor da 69 mm in aluminum. Therefore supercharged and equipped with a new catalyst. Already oriented Euro 5, although the approval is Euro 4 always considering the information, expresses as mentioned 200 horses a 11.000 rpm and a pair of 137 Nm a 8.500 rpm, taking up the data. Among the technical factors indicated, the aluminum construction of the combustion chamber also stands out, shaped to reduce turbulence as much as possible in light of the supercharging, a unique lubrication circuit, a type of butterfly valve control. ride-by-wire, assisted clutch with slipper and type transmission “dog ring” o “with selectors”. Figures from 17.590 euros ex dealer, as reported.

Photos and videos: Kawasaki