Kawasaki Z H2 — OEM Fluid, Tire Pressure & Maintenance Specs
998cc Balanced Supercharged Inline-4 DOHC 16-Valve (Planetary Gear Impeller) · Source: Kawasaki Z H2 (2020–Present) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications
According to the Kawasaki Z H2 (2020–Present) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications, the 2020–Present Kawasaki Z H2 (chassis ZR1000K/ZR1000L) requires 3.8 L (4.02 US qt) of SAE 10W-40 (JASO MA2, API SG/SJ/SL) engine oil for a drain-only change and 4.4 L (4.65 US qt) with filter service (16097-0008 / HF303). Standard solo cold tire pressure is 250 kPa / 2.50 bar / 36 PSI front (120/70 ZR17 M/C 58W) and 290 kPa / 2.90 bar / 42 PSI rear (190/55 ZR17 M/C 75W), paired with 4× NGK SILMAR9E9 spark plug(s) and a YTX9-BS / YTZ10S battery.
Drain only: 3.8 L (4.02 US qt)
R 290 kPa (2.90 bar)
Est. Range: ~281 km (175 mi)
1. Engine Lubrication, Filter & Clutch Specifications
| Clutch Architecture | Wet Multi-Plate Manual Clutch NEVER use JASO MB |
|---|---|
| Recommended Viscosity & Grade | SAE 10W-40 (Alt: SAE 10W-50) · JASO MA2 · API SG/SJ/SL |
| Oil Volume (Drain / With Filter / Overhaul) |
• Drain only: 3.8 L (4.02 US qt) • With filter/strainer: 4.4 L (4.65 US qt) • Complete dry overhaul: 5 L (5.28 US qt) |
| OEM Oil Filter Code & Type | 16097-0008 / HF303 |
| Correct Oil Level Check Method | Hold bike upright on level ground 3–5 min after warm shutdown; read crankcase sight glass |
| Oil Drain Bolt Torque | 29 N·m (21.4 lb-ft / 2.96 kgf·m) — Use fresh crush washer |
2. Cold Tire Pressures, Wheels, Ignition & Drivetrain
| Front / Rear OEM Tire Sizes | Front: 120/70 ZR17 M/C 58W · Rear: 190/55 ZR17 M/C 75W (Tubeless) |
|---|---|
| Cold Tire Pressure — Solo Riding |
Front: 250 kPa / 2.50 bar / 36 PSI Rear: 290 kPa / 2.90 bar / 42 PSI |
| Cold Tire Pressure — 2-Up / Loaded Touring |
Front: 250 kPa / 2.50 bar / 36 PSI Rear: 290 kPa / 2.90 bar / 42 PSI |
| OEM Spark Plug & Quantity | NGK SILMAR9E9 × 4 (Gap: 0.8–0.9 mm) |
| OEM Battery Code & Rating | YTX9-BS / YTZ10S (12V 8.0–8.6Ah MF AGM) |
| Final Drive Maintenance | 525 Heavy-Duty Sealed Chain (18T/46T) — Maintain 20–30 mm slack |
| Brake Fluid & Coolant | DOT 4 · Silicate-free ethylene-glycol OAT coolant for aluminum radiators (50:50 premix) |
3. Ergonomics, Range & Scheduled Service Intervals
| Displacement · Max Power · Peak Torque | 998 cc · 200 hp @ 11,000 rpm · 137 N·m (101.0 lb-ft) @ 8,500 rpm |
|---|---|
| Seat Height & Wet Curb Weight | 830 mm (32.7 in) · 239 kg (527 lbs) |
| Fuel Tank & Est. Real-World Range | 19 L (5.0 US gal) · ~14.8 km/L → ~281 km (175 mi) |
| OEM Scheduled Maintenance Intervals |
• First Break-In: 1,000 km • Engine Oil / Filter: 12,000 km / 12,000 km • Air Filter / Spark Plug: 18,000 km / 12,000 km • Valve Clearance Check: 24,000 km |
4. Generation Cutoffs & Real-World Wrenching Gotchas
Model-Year & Chassis Generation Notes
Launched in 2020 (ZR1000K) as Kawasaki’s supercharged hyper-naked flagship; the 2021+ Z H2 SE (ZR1000L) adds Showa Skyhook KECS semi-active suspension and Brembo Stylema calipers.
Oil & Clutch Mechanical Engineering Note
Engine oil lubricates both dual piston cooling jets and the 100,000+ rpm planetary supercharger drive, demanding 4.4 L (with filter HF303) of premium full-synthetic SAE 10W-40 JASO MA2.
Garage Wrenching Gotchas
- Keep the left-side ram-air intake ducting surgically clean during air filter changes—any foreign debris entering the CNC-machined impeller at 100,000 rpm destroys the supercharger.
- Its motorsport-derived dog-ring gearbox clunks audibly into first gear by design; flush the hydraulic clutch DOT 4 circuit every 24 months to maintain crisp disengagement.
5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What oil volume, JASO grade, and oil filter code does the Kawasaki Z H2 (2020–Present) require?
Because its wet multi-plate clutch shares engine oil with the gearbox, run SAE 10W-40 (JASO MA2) at 3.8 L (4.02 US qt) drain-only and 4.4 L (4.65 US qt) with filter (16097-0008 / HF303).
How do you accurately check the oil level on the Z H2, and what are its service intervals?
Hold the motorcycle dead-vertical on level ground 2–3 minutes after warm shutdown and verify the oil sits mid-way between the Upper and Lower marks in the crankcase sight glass—never on the sidestand. Torque the drain plug to 29 N·m with a new crush washer. Factory oil change intervals are every 12,000 km, with valve clearance inspection every 24,000 km.
What are the cold tire pressures, puncture repair type, seat height, and range of the Z H2?
Fitted with 120/70 ZR17 M/C 58W front and 190/55 ZR17 M/C 75W rear tubeless rims (compatible with roadside plug kits), set cold tire pressures to 36 / 42 PSI (250/290 kPa) solo or 36 / 42 PSI loaded. Seat height is 830 mm (32.7 in) at 239 kg wet weight, delivering ~281 km per 19 L tank.