The Kawasaki Ninja H2R motorcycle specifications include a 998 cc (60.90 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 216.1 kg (476.3 lb).
Key specifications
2015, 2016, 2017, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023Model years
998 ccDisplacement
216.1 kgWet weight
831 mmSeat height
17 LFuel tank
1,450 mmWheelbase
130 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
2015201620172020202120222023
Year-specific specification changes
The 2015 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
Front brakes
2017Double disc. Brembo. Floating discs. Opposed 4-piston caliper
2020Double disc. Brembo. Floating discs. ABS.
20212023Double disc. Dual radial-mount, opposed 4-piston Brembo Stylema® calipers, dual semi-floating discs. ABS.
Front suspension
2016202343mm inverted fork with rebound and compression damping, spring preload adjustability and top-out springs
Front tire
2017120/70-R17
20222023120/60-ZR17
Fuel system
2017Injection
20202021Injection. DFI® with 50mm throttle bodies (4) with dual injection
20222023Injection. DFI® with 50mm throttle bodies (4) with dual injection ; Kawasaki Supercharger
Rear brakes
2017Single disc. Brembo. Opposed 2-piston caliper
2020Single disc. Brembo. ABS.
20212023Single disc. Opposed 2-piston calipers. ABS.
Rear suspension
2016Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock, piggyback reservoir, dual-range (high/low speed) compression damping, rebound damping and preload adjustability, and top-out spring
20172023Uni-Trak, Öhlins TTX36 gas-charged shock with piggyback reservoir, compression damping, rebound damping, preload adjustability and top-out spring
Wet weight
20202022215.9 kg (476 lb)
Fuel capacity
2017202317.00 L (4.49 US gal)
Overall height
20171,160 mm (45.7 inches)
Overall width
2017850 mm (33.5 inches)
20202023851 mm (33.5 inches)
How the Kawasaki Ninja H2R 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 weight216.1 kg
Low 70.3 kgAverage 208 kgHigh 383.1 kg
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 56th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Seat height831 mm
Low 680 mmAverage 801 mmHigh 955 mm
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 71st 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 61st 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 1,450 mmSeat 831 mmClearance 130 mm
6-speed • Chain (final drive) • 120/70-ZR17 front / 190/65-ZR17 rear
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size |
120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire size |
190/65-ZR17 |
| Bore/stroke ratio |
1.38:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type |
In-line four, four-stroke |
| Displacement |
998 cc (60.90 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke |
76.0 x 55 mm (3.0 x 2.2 inches) |
| Compression ratio |
8.3:1 |
| Cooling system |
Liquid |
| Fuel system |
Injection. DFI 50mm throttle bodies x 4 with dual injection |
| Ignition |
Digital |
| Starter |
Electric |
| Lubrication |
Forced lubrication, wet sump with oil cooler |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox |
6-speed |
| Final drive |
Chain (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame |
Trellis, high-tensile steel, with swingarm mounting plate |
| Front suspension |
43mm inverted fork with rebound and compression damping, spring preload adjustability and top-out springs / 4.7 in |
| Rear suspension |
Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock, piggyback reservoir, dual-range (high/low speed) compression damping, rebound damping and preload adjustability, and top-out spring / 5.3 in |
| Rake |
25.1° |
| Trail |
109 mm (4.3 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes |
Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted. |
| Rear brakes |
Single disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers. |
| Front tire |
120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire |
190/65-ZR17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight |
216.1 kg (476.3 lb) |
| Seat height |
831 mm (32.7 inches) |
| Overall length |
2,070 mm (81.5 inches) |
| Overall width |
770 mm (30.3 inches) |
| Overall height |
1,161 mm (45.7 inches) |
| Wheelbase |
1,450 mm (57.1 inches) |
| Ground clearance |
130 mm (5.1 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity |
17.03 L (4.50 US gal) |
Other specifications
| Color options |
Mirror Coated Black/Real Carbon |
| Factory warranty |
12 Months |
| Price as new |
US$ 50000. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
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