The Kawasaki Ninja H2 Carbon motorcycle specifications include a 998 cc (60.90 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 238 kg (524.7 lb).
Key specifications
2017-2023Model years
998 ccDisplacement
133.5 Nm @ 10,500 rpmTorque
238 kgWet weight
825 mmSeat height
17 LFuel tank
1,455 mmWheelbase
130 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
2017201820192020202120222023
Year-specific specification changes
The 2017 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
Front brakes
20182019Double disc. Dual radial-mount, opposed 4-piston calipers, dual semi-floating discs, KIBS ABS
2020Double disc. Floating discs. ABS.
2021Double disc. Front BrakesDual radial-mount, opposed 4-piston Brembo Stylema® calipers, dual semi-floating discs, KIBS ABS
20222023Double disc. Dual radial-mount, opposed 4-piston Brembo Stylema® calipers, dual semi-floating disc. ABS.
Fuel system
20182019Injection. Centrifugal-type supercharger
2021Injection. DFI® with 50mm throttle bodies (4) with dual injection. Kawasaki Supercharger
20222023Injection. DFI® with 50mm throttle bodies (4) with dual injection
Rear brakes
2018Single disc. Opposed 2-piston calipers, single disc, KIBS ABS
2019Single disc. Brembo, opposed 2-piston
2020Single disc. ABS.
2021Single disc. Opposed 2-piston calipers, KIBS ABS
20222023Single disc. Opposed 2-piston calipers, single disc. ABS.
Torque
20192020141.7 Nm (14.4 kgf-m or 104.5 ft.lbs) @ 11,000 rpm
20212023142.2 Nm (14.5 kgf-m or 104.9 ft.lbs) @ 11,000 rpm
Wet weight
20182019238.1 kg (524.8 lb)
20202023237.7 kg (524 lb)
Rake
2018201924.5°
202025.5°
2021202324.5°
How the Kawasaki Ninja H2 Carbon 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 kg
Low 70.3 kgAverage 208 kgHigh 383.1 kg
About 14% heavier than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 70th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Seat height825 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 56th 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 1,455 mmSeat 825 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 |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range |
199 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 |
133.5 Nm (13.6 kgf-m or 98.5 ft.lbs) @ 10,500 rpm |
| Bore × stroke |
76.0 x 55 mm (3.0 x 2.2 inches) |
| Compression ratio |
8.5:1 |
| 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 |
| 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, Öhlins TTX36 gas-charged shock with piggyback reservoir, compression damping, rebound damping, preload adjustability and top-out spring |
| Front wheel travel |
119 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel |
135 mm (5.3 inches) |
| Rake |
27.0° |
| Trail |
103 mm (4.1 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes |
Double disc. Brembo. Floating discs. Opposed 4-piston caliper |
| Rear brakes |
Single disc. Brembo. Opposed 2-piston caliper |
| Front tire |
120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire |
200/55-ZR17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight |
238 kg (524.7 lb) |
| Seat height |
825 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 |
17.00 L (4.49 US gal) |
| Fuel consumption |
8.53 L/100 km (11.7 km/l or 27.58 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases |
197.9 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Other specifications
| Color options |
Mirror Coated Matte Spark Black |
| Factory warranty |
12 month Limited Warranty |
| Comments |
Limited edition of 120 bikes worldwide. |
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