Kawasaki Z H2 vs MV Agusta Brutale 1000: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the Kawasaki Z H2 (2022-present) and the MV Agusta Brutale 1000 (2022-2023), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: Kawasaki Z H2 197 hp, MV Agusta Brutale 1000 208 hp.
- Torque: Kawasaki Z H2 137 Nm, MV Agusta Brutale 1000 116.5 Nm.
Key figures
Power hp
- Kawasaki Z H2 (2022-present)197
- MV Agusta Brutale 1000 (2022-2023)208 (best)
Torque Nm
- Kawasaki Z H2 (2022-present)137 (best)
- MV Agusta Brutale 1000 (2022-2023)116.5
Weight kg
- Kawasaki Z H2 (2022-present)241
- MV Agusta Brutale 1000 (2022-2023)183
Not ranked: these figures mix dry and wet weights, or don't state which.
Full specs
| Specification |  2022-present · SE Remove |  2022-2023 · Nurburgring Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Hypernaked | Hypernaked |
| Years | 2022-present | 2022-2023 |
| Engine | 998cc liquid-cooled inline-four with Kawasaki supercharger, DOHC, 16 valves; SE adds Showa semi-active (Skyhook) electronic suspension | 998cc liquid-cooled inline-four, 16 valves, Euro 5 |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Displacement | 998 cc | 998 cc |
| Power | 197 hp @ 11,000 rpm | 208 hp @ 13,000 rpmBest |
| Torque | 137 Nm @ 8,500 rpmBest | 116.5 Nm @ 11,000 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual, chain final drive | Six-speed cassette-style constant mesh, final drive ratio 16/41 |
| Final drive | chain | Not available |
| Weight | 241 kg (wet) | 183 kg (dry) |
| Seat height | 831 mm | 845 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 18.9 LBest | 16 L |
| Front suspension | 43mm Showa inverted fork (SFF-CA type) with Showa Skyhook EERA semi-active electronic damping control, 120mm (4.7in) travel, steering damper | Ohlins NIX EC upside-down fork, fully adjustable, electronically controlled compression and rebound, manual spring preload |
| Rear suspension | Uni-Trak linkage, Showa BFRC-lite gas-charged shock with Skyhook EERA semi-active electronic damping, 134mm (5.3in) travel | Progressive Sachs single shock, adjustable rebound, compression and spring preload |
| Brake system | Dual front disc + rear disc, Brembo Stylema calipers, Kawasaki ABS standard | Continental ABS MK100 with cornering function |
| Front brake | Dual 320mm discs, radial-mount Brembo Stylema 4-piston monobloc calipers | Double floating 320 mm discs, Brembo radial pump |
| Rear brake | Single rear disc, single-piston caliper; diameter given as 260mm (motorcycle.com) vs 250mm in some third-party databases | Single 220 mm steel disc, Brembo PS13 pump |
| Front tire | 120/70-17 | Not available |
| Rear tire | 190/55-17 | 200/55 ZR17 M/C (78 W) |
| Quickshifter | Yes | Not available |
| Launch price | USD 20,200 (US) | EUR 39,900 (Europe (RideApart, 2021)) |
- Weight: Not ranked: these figures mix dry and wet weights, or don't state which.
- Launch price: Not ranked: launch prices are in different currencies.