Across 5 covered model years from 2018 to 2023, the Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 564.4 lb (256 kg) to 576.9 lb (261.7 kg).
Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX weight overview
This is firmly on the heavier side. The real penalty is not necessarily normal riding; it is low-speed work, awkward parking and moving the bike around manually.
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How heavy is the Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX is heavier than about 80.8% of 86 Kawasaki sport bikes with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 564.4 lb (256 kg) to 576.9 lb (261.7 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 998 cc |
| Power | 228 hp |
| Torque | 101.3 lb-ft (137.3 Nm) to 104.5 lb-ft (141.7 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.49 US gal (17 L) to 5.02 US gal (19 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) to 31.2 lb (14.2 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2018 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 39.52 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 2.53 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 17.94 lb-ft / 100 lb to 18.11 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.73 cc / lb to 1.77 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 56.6 lb / 100 cc to 57.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.8% to 5.5% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX weight FAQ
How heavy is the Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 564.4 lb (256 kg) to 576.9 lb (261.7 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX heavy compared with other Kawasaki sport bikes?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 81st weight percentile in its Kawasaki category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
Does the Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX weight change by model year?
Not every covered year uses the same figure. The page groups identical values together and lists the later model years where the supplied weight specification changes.
How much does the Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 4.49 US gal (17 L) to 5.02 US gal (19 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) to 31.2 lb (14.2 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Kawasaki curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 756.9 lb (343.3 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 39.52 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 86th percentile within the compatible Kawasaki sport power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX torque-to-weight ratio?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 17.94 lb-ft per 100 lb to 18.11 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How large is the Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX engine for its weight?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.73 cc per lb to 1.77 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
What are the lightest and heaviest Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX years?
The usable year data ranges from 564.4 lb (256 kg) in 2018-2019 to 576.9 lb (261.7 kg) in 2020, 2022, 2023.
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Kawasaki website.