Kawasaki Z H2 SE ABS vs Kawasaki Ninja H2® Carbon ABS (2026)

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

Spec comparison

SpecKawasaki Z H2 SE ABSKawasaki Ninja H2® Carbon ABS
Model year20262026
Price$21,999$38,100
Engine998 cc998 cc
Weight241 kg218 kg
Seat height830 mm825 mm
Fuel capacity18.0 L17.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 6 speed, ChainManual, 6 speed, Chain
Front brakesDual Hydraulic DiscDual Hydraulic Disc
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
TiresPirelli® Diablo™ Rosso III: 120/70 ZR17 M/C 58W / Pirelli® Diablo™ Rosso III: 190/55 ZR17 M/C 75WBridgestone® Battlax RS11: 120/70ZR17 (58W) / Bridgestone® Battlax RS11: 200/55ZR17 (78W)

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

Picking between the Kawasaki Z H2 SE ABS and the Kawasaki Ninja H2® Carbon ABS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Kawasaki Z H2 SE ABS brings its published horsepower in a 241 kg package, while the Kawasaki Ninja H2® Carbon ABS counters with its own power figure at 218 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: