Kawasaki Z H2 vs MV Agusta Rush 1000: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the Kawasaki Z H2 (2022-present) and the MV Agusta Rush 1000 (2026-present), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: Kawasaki Z H2 197 hp, MV Agusta Rush 1000 198.2 hp.
- Torque: Kawasaki Z H2 137 Nm, MV Agusta Rush 1000 116 Nm.
Key figures
Power hp
- Kawasaki Z H2 (2022-present)197
- MV Agusta Rush 1000 (2026-present)198.2 (best)
Torque Nm
- Kawasaki Z H2 (2022-present)137 (best)
- MV Agusta Rush 1000 (2026-present)116
Weight kg
- Kawasaki Z H2 (2022-present)241
- MV Agusta Rush 1000 (2026-present)No data
Full specs
| Specification |  2022-present · SE Remove |  2026-present · Titanio Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Hypernaked | Hypernaked |
| Years | 2022-present | 2026-present |
| Engine | 998cc liquid-cooled inline-four with Kawasaki supercharger, DOHC, 16 valves; SE adds Showa semi-active (Skyhook) electronic suspension | 4 cylinders online , 4 strokes Injection Ø 50 mm Cooling system : liquid 2 ACT 4 valves per cylinder 998 cc 201 ch (198.20 hp) to 13,500 rpm 11.80 mkg (116 Nm) to 11,000 rpm Starting system : electric Anti-pollution standard : Euro 5+ |
| Cylinders | 4 | Not available |
| Displacement | 998 cc | 998 cc |
| Power | 197 hp @ 11,000 rpm | 198.2 hp @ 13,500 rpmBest |
| Torque | 137 Nm @ 8,500 rpmBest | 116 Nm @ 11,000 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual, chain final drive | 6 stage gearbox , manual - standard shifter Secondary by chain |
| Final drive | chain | chain |
| Weight | 241 kg (wet) | Not available |
| 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 | Öhlins NIX 30 inverted telehydraulic fork, Ø 43 mm / Öhlins , Wheel travel : 130 mm (5.12 in) Preload and rebound adjustment |
| Rear suspension | Uni-Trak linkage, Showa BFRC-lite gas-charged shock with Skyhook EERA semi-active electronic damping, 134mm (5.3in) travel | Öhlins TTX36 single shock absorber / Öhlins , Wheel travel : 120 mm (4.72 in) Preload, compression and rebound adjustment |
| Brake system | Dual front disc + rear disc, Brembo Stylema calipers, Kawasaki ABS standard | ABS |
| Front brake | Dual 320mm discs, radial-mount Brembo Stylema 4-piston monobloc calipers | 2 Brembo discs Ø 320 mm (12.6 in), radial mounting, 4-piston caliper (Stylema monoblock) |
| Rear brake | Single rear disc, single-piston caliper; diameter given as 260mm (motorcycle.com) vs 250mm in some third-party databases | 1 Brembo disc Ø 220 mm (8.66 in), 4-piston caliper |
| Front tire | 120/70-17 | 120/70-17 |
| Rear tire | 190/55-17 | 200/55-17 |
| Quickshifter | Yes | Not available |
| Launch price | USD 20,200 (US) | Not available |