Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX SE vs Kawasaki Z H2 SE ABS (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX SEstacks up against the Kawasaki Z H2 SE ABS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX SE
2026

Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX SE

$28,500
Kawasaki Z H2 SE ABS
2026

Kawasaki Z H2 SE ABS

$21,999

Spec comparison

SpecKawasaki Ninja H2 SX SEKawasaki Z H2 SE ABS
Model year20262026
Price$28,500$21,999
Engine998 cc998 cc
Horsepower200 hp—
Torque137 Nm—
Weight264 kg241 kg
Seat height835 mm830 mm
Fuel capacity19.0 L18.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed manualManual, 6 speed, Chain
Front brakesDual 320mm discsDual Hydraulic Disc
Rear brakesSingle 250mm discHydraulic Disc
Tires120/70-17 front, 190/55-17 rearPirelli® Diablo™ Rosso III: 120/70 ZR17 M/C 58W / Pirelli® Diablo™ Rosso III: 190/55 ZR17 M/C 75W

Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX SE vs Kawasaki Z H2 SE ABS — which should you buy?

Picking between the Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX SE and the Kawasaki Z H2 SE ABS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX SE brings 200 hp in a 264 kg package, while the Kawasaki Z H2 SE ABS counters with its own power figure at 241 kg. On price, the Kawasaki Z H2 SE ABS has the lower MSRP.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike:

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