The Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX SE 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
2018-2023Model 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
201820192020202120222023
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
20198.5:1
Frame
2019Trellis, high tensile steel
Front brakes
2019Double disc
20202022Double disc. Floating discs. 4-piston. ABS.
2023Double disc. Brembo. Floating discs. 4-piston. ABS.
Front suspension
2021202343mm inverted fork with KECS-controlled rebound and compression damping, manual spring preload adjustability and top-out springs/
Fuel system
2019Injection
20212023Injection. DFI® with 40mm throttle bodies (4) with dual injection. Kawasaki Supercharger.
Rear brakes
20202023Single disc. 2-piston. ABS.
Rear suspension
2019Ni-Trak, Öhlins TTX36 gas-charged shock with piggyback reservoir, compression damping, rebound damping, preload adjustability and top-out spring
2020New Uni-Trak, gas-charged shock with piggyback reservoir, compression damping, rebound damping, remote spring preload adjustability and top-out spring
2021Uni-Trak®, Showa BFRC Lite gas charged shock with piggyback reservoir, KECS-controlled compression and rebound damping, electronically-adjustable spring preload
20222023Uni-Trak®, BFRC gas charged shock with piggyback reservoir, KECS-controlled compression and rebound damping electronically-adjustable spring preload
Rear tire
2019200/55-ZR17
Torque
2019141.7 Nm (14.4 kgf-m or 104.5 ft.lbs) @ 11,000 rpm
2021114.7 Nm (11.7 kgf-m or 84.6 ft.lbs) @ 11,500 rpm
20222023137.0 Nm (14.0 kgf-m or 101.0 ft.lbs)
Wet weight
2019238.1 kg (524.8 lb)
2021262 kg (577.7 lb)
20222023268 kg (590.9 lb)
Wheelbase
20191,455 mm (57.3 inches)
202020231,481 mm (58.3 inches)
Front wheel travel
20192023119 mm (4.7 inches)
Fuel capacity
201917.00 L (4.49 US gal)
Fuel consumption
20198.53 L/100 km (11.7 km/l or 27.58 mpg)
202020235.99 L/100 km (16.7 km/l or 39.27 mpg)
Greenhouse gases
2019197.9 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission)
20202023139.0 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission)
Lubrication
2019Forced lubrication, wet sump
Overall height
20191,125 mm (44.3 inches)
Overall length
20192,085 mm (82.1 inches)
202020212,136 mm (84.1 inches)
202220232,174 mm (85.6 inches)
Overall width
2019770 mm (30.3 inches)
Rake
2020202324.7°
Rear wheel travel
2019135 mm (5.3 inches)
20202023140 mm (5.5 inches)
Seat height
2019825 mm (32.5 inches)
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 | 333 km |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.38:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Sport touring |
|---|
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 | 5.70 L/100 km (17.5 km/l or 41.27 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 132.2 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Other specifications
| Color options | Emerald Blazed Green/Metallic Diablo Black (SE) |
|---|---|
| Factory warranty | 12 month Limited Warranty |
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