The Kawasaki Ninja H2 R motorcycle specifications include a 998 cc (60.90 cu in) engine, power of 310 hp (226.3 kW) @ 14,000 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 216.1 kg (476.3 lb).
Key specifications
The 2018 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Kawasaki Ninja H2 R 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.
About 320% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 99th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 45% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 80th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 56th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 69th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 11% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 56th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Kawasaki database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Kawasaki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
310 hp — more powerful than about 99% of Kawasaki models with power data.
998 cc — larger displacement than about 80% of Kawasaki models.
216.1 kg — heavier than about 56% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 44%.
830 mm — taller than about 69% of Kawasaki models.
17 L — larger than about 56% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Kawasaki average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Kawasaki models where that dimension is available.
2,070
2,122
Close to average.
850
833
Close to average.
1,160
1,175
Close to average.
1,450
1,441
Close to average.
830
801
4% above average.
130
187
30% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-R17 |
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| Rear tire size | 190/65-R17 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 1.435 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 1434.5 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 310.6 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.38:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Sport |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 998 cc (60.90 cu in) |
| Power | 310 hp (226.3 kW) @ 14,000 rpm |
| Torque | 165.0 Nm (16.8 kgf-m or 121.7 ft.lbs) @ 12,500 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 76.0 x 55 mm (3.0 x 2.2 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 8.3:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | Digital |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Forced lubrication, wet sump with oil cooler |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc, manual |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Trellis, high-tensile steel with Swingarm Mounting Plate |
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| Front suspension | 43 mm inverted fork with rebound and compression damping, spring preload adjustability and top-out springs |
| Rear suspension | Uni-Trak, Öhlins TTX36 gas-charged shock with piggyback reservoir, compression damping, rebound damping, preload adjustability and top-out spring |
| Front wheel travel | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 135 mm (5.3 inches) |
| Rake | 27.0° |
| Trail | 108 mm (4.3 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. Brembo. Floating discs. Opposed 4-piston caliper |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc. Brembo. Opposed 2-piston caliper |
| Front tire | 120/70-R17 |
| Rear tire | 190/65-R17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 216.1 kg (476.3 lb) |
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| Seat height | 830 mm (32.7 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,070 mm (81.5 inches) |
| Overall width | 850 mm (33.5 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,160 mm (45.7 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,450 mm (57.1 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 17.00 L (4.49 US gal) |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Mirror Coated Matte Spark Black |
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| Factory warranty | 12 Months |
| Price as new | US$ 55000. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Comments | 326 hp at 14.000 rpm with RAM air. Kawasaki Corner Management Function (KCMF), Kawasaki Traction Control (KTRC), Kawasaki Launch Control Mode (KLCM), Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock Brake System (KIBS), Kawasaki Engine Brake Control, Kawasaki Quick Shifter (KQS) (upshift and downshift), Öhlins Electronic Steering Damper. |
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.