Kawasaki Ninja H2 Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Kawasaki Ninja H2 motorcycle specifications include a 998 cc (60.90 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 238.1 kg (524.8 lb).

Key specifications

2015-2023Model years
998 ccDisplacement
238.1 kgWet weight
826 mmSeat height
17 LFuel tank
1,455 mmWheelbase
130 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
201520162017201820192020202120222023
Year-specific specification changes

The 2015 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Front brakes
20172019Double disc. Floating discs.
2020Double disc. Floating discs. ABS.
20212023Double disc. Dual radial-mount, opposed 4-piston Brembo Stylema® calipers, dual semi-floating disc. ABS.
Fuel system
20172020Injection
20212023Injection. DFI® with 50mm throttle bodies (4) with dual injection
Rear brakes
20172019Single disc
2020Single disc. ABS.
20212023Single disc. Opposed 2-piston calipers, single disc. ABS.
Rear suspension
20172023Uni-Trak, Öhlins TTX36 gas-charged shock with piggyback reservoir, compression damping, rebound damping, preload adjustability and top-out spring
Fuel capacity
2017202317.00 L (4.49 US gal)
Rake
2017201927.0°
202025.5°
Seat height
20172023825 mm (32.5 inches)
Trail
20172023103 mm (4.1 inches)

How the Kawasaki Ninja H2 compares

This compares the motorcycle with all Kawasaki models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Kawasaki database average.

Displacement998 cc
Low 84 ccAverage 687 ccHigh 1,700 cc

About 45% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 80th percentile across Kawasaki models.

Wet weight238.1 kg
Low 70.3 kgAverage 208 kgHigh 383.1 kg

About 14% heavier than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 71st percentile across Kawasaki models.

Seat height826 mm
Low 680 mmAverage 801 mmHigh 955 mm

Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 66th percentile across Kawasaki models.

Fuel capacity17 L
Low 3.8 LAverage 15.3 LHigh 24 L

About 11% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 61st percentile across Kawasaki models.

This model Kawasaki database average

Dimensions compared with Kawasaki average

Each measurement is compared with the average value across Kawasaki models where that dimension is available.

Overall length2,085 mm
This bike

2,085

Kawasaki avg

2,122

Close to average.

Overall width770 mm
This bike

770

Kawasaki avg

833

8% below average.

Overall height1,125 mm
This bike

1,125

Kawasaki avg

1,175

4% below average.

Wheelbase1,455 mm
This bike

1,455

Kawasaki avg

1,441

Close to average.

Seat height826 mm
This bike

826

Kawasaki avg

801

3% above average.

Ground clearance130 mm
This bike

130

Kawasaki avg

187

30% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

In-line four, four-stroke • 998 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,455 mmSeat 826 mmClearance 130 mm
6-speed • Chain (final drive) • 120/70-ZR17 front / 200/55-ZR17 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 120/70-ZR17
Rear tire size 200/55-ZR17
Bore/stroke ratio 1.38:1 (Oversquare)

Engine specifications

Engine type In-line four, four-stroke
Displacement 998 cc (60.90 cu in)
Bore × stroke 76.0 x 55 mm (3.0 x 2.2 inches)
Compression ratio 8.5:1
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel system Injection. DFI 50mm throttle bodies x 4 with dual injection
Ignition Digital
Starter Electric
Lubrication Forced lubrication, wet sump with oil cooler

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Chassis and suspension

Frame Trellis, high-tensile steel, with swingarm mounting plate
Front suspension 43mm inverted fork with rebound and compression damping, spring preload adjustability and top-out springs
Rear suspension Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock, piggyback reservoir, dual-range (high/low speed) compression damping, rebound damping and preload adjustability, and top-out spring
Front wheel travel 119 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear wheel travel 135 mm (5.3 inches)
Rake 24.5°
Trail 104 mm (4.1 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted.
Rear brakes Single disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers.
Front tire 120/70-ZR17
Rear tire 200/55-ZR17

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 238.1 kg (524.8 lb)
Seat height 826 mm (32.5 inches)
Overall length 2,085 mm (82.1 inches)
Overall width 770 mm (30.3 inches)
Overall height 1,125 mm (44.3 inches)
Wheelbase 1,455 mm (57.3 inches)
Ground clearance 130 mm (5.1 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 17.03 L (4.50 US gal)

Other specifications

Color options Mirror Coated Black
Factory warranty 12 month Limited Warranty

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Kawasaki models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Kawasaki information before relying on them. Visit the official Kawasaki website.