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

The Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX motorcycle specifications include a 998 cc (60.90 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 256 kg (564.4 lb).

Key specifications

2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023Model years
998 ccDisplacement
137.3 Nm @ 9,500 rpmTorque
256 kgWet weight
835 mmSeat height
19 LFuel tank
1,480 mmWheelbase
130 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
20182019202020222023
Year-specific specification changes

The 2018 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Compression ratio
202020238.5:1
Front brakes
20202023Double disc. Floating discs. ABS.
Front suspension
2020202343mm inverted fork with KECS-controlled rebound and compression damping, manual spring preload adjustability and top-out springs
Fuel system
20202023Injection. DFI® with 40mm throttle bodies (4) with dual injection
Rear brakes
20202023Single disc. ABS.
Rear suspension
20202023New Uni-Trak®, BFRC gas charged shock with piggyback reservoir, KECS-controlled compression and rebound damping electronically-adjustable spring preload
Torque
20202023141.7 Nm (14.4 kgf-m or 104.5 ft.lbs) @ 11,000 rpm
Wet weight
20202023261.7 kg (577 lb)
Wheelbase
202020231,481 mm (58.3 inches)
Front wheel travel
20202023119 mm (4.7 inches)
Fuel capacity
2020202217.00 L (4.49 US gal)
202318.93 L (5.00 US gal)
Fuel consumption
202020238.53 L/100 km (11.7 km/l or 27.58 mpg)
Greenhouse gases
20202023197.9 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission)
Overall height
202020221,125 mm (44.3 inches)
20231,260 mm (49.6 inches)
Overall length
202020222,136 mm (84.1 inches)
20232,174 mm (85.6 inches)
Overall width
20202022770 mm (30.3 inches)
2023790 mm (31.1 inches)
Rake
2019202324.7°
Rear wheel travel
20202023140 mm (5.5 inches)
Seat height
20202023836 mm (32.9 inches)

How the Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX 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 weight256 kg
Low 70.3 kgAverage 208 kgHigh 383.1 kg

About 23% heavier than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 76th percentile across Kawasaki models.

Seat height835 mm
Low 680 mmAverage 801 mmHigh 955 mm

Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 75th percentile across Kawasaki models.

Fuel capacity19 L
Low 3.8 LAverage 15.3 LHigh 24 L

About 24% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 75th percentile across Kawasaki models.

This model Kawasaki database average

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

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

Wheelbase 1,480 mmSeat 835 mmClearance 130 mm
6-speed • Chain (final drive) • 120/70-ZR17 front / 190/55-ZR17 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 120/70-ZR17
Rear tire size 190/55-ZR17
Estimated theoretical fuel range 247 km
Bore/stroke ratio 1.38:1 (Oversquare)

Engine specifications

Engine type In-line four, four-stroke
Displacement 998 cc (60.90 cu in)
Torque 137.3 Nm (14.0 kgf-m or 101.3 ft.lbs) @ 9,500 rpm
Bore × stroke 76.0 x 55 mm (3.0 x 2.2 inches)
Compression ratio 11.2:1
Valves per cylinder 4
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel system Injection. 40 mm x 4 with dual 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
Final drive Chain (final drive)
Clutch Wet multi-disc, manual

Chassis and suspension

Frame Trellis, high-tensile steel with Swingarm Mounting Plate
Front suspension 43 mm inverted fork with rebound and compression damping, spring preload adjustability and top-out springs
Rear suspension Uni-Trak, gas-charged shock with piggyback reservoir, compression damping, rebound damping, remote spring preload adjustability and top-out spring
Front wheel travel 120 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear wheel travel 139 mm (5.5 inches)
Rake 27.0°
Trail 103 mm (4.1 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Double disc. Floating discs.
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 120/70-ZR17
Rear tire 190/55-ZR17

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 256 kg (564.4 lb)
Seat height 835 mm (32.9 inches)
Overall length 2,135 mm (84.1 inches)
Overall width 775 mm (30.5 inches)
Overall height 1,205 mm (47.4 inches)
Wheelbase 1,480 mm (58.3 inches)
Ground clearance 130 mm (5.1 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 19.00 L (5.02 US gal)
Fuel consumption 7.70 L/100 km (13.0 km/l or 30.55 mpg)
Greenhouse gases 178.6 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission)

Other specifications

Color options Metallic Carbon Gray/Metallic Matte Carbon Gray Metallic Carbon Gray
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.