Across 7 covered model years from 2015 to 2023, the Kawasaki Ninja H2R motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 476 lb (215.9 kg) to 476.4 lb (216.1 kg).
Kawasaki Ninja H2R weight overview
At this weight, footing and parking technique matter. Once moving, geometry and balance can disguise the mass, but you still have to manage the full weight at walking speed.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Kawasaki Ninja H2R?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Ninja H2R is heavier than about 62.8% 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 H2R weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 476 lb (215.9 kg) to 476.4 lb (216.1 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 998 cc |
| Power | 310 hp |
| Torque | 104.5 lb-ft (141.7 Nm) to 121.7 lb-ft (165 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.49 US gal (17 L) to 4.5 US gal (17.03 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) to 28 lb (12.7 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2015 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 | 65.07 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 1.54 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 21.96 lb-ft / 100 lb to 25.54 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 2.09 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 47.7 lb / 100 cc to 47.7 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.9% to 5.9% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Ninja H2R weight FAQ
What is the Kawasaki Ninja H2R wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 476 lb (215.9 kg) to 476.4 lb (216.1 kg) across the model years covered here. That figure is the most useful available number for real-world handling because operating fluids and fuel are included.
Is the Kawasaki Ninja H2R lighter or heavier than other Kawasaki sport bikes?
Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 63rd percentile in this model-level Kawasaki comparison.
Which Kawasaki Ninja H2R years have different weight specs?
The supplied data shows different weight figures across the 2015, 2016, 2017, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 model years. Use the year-specific changes section above for the exact value attached to each changed year.
How much does a full tank add to the Kawasaki Ninja H2R?
Based on the supplied 4.49 US gal (17 L) to 4.5 US gal (17.03 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 27.9 lb (12.7 kg) to 28 lb (12.7 kg) when full. On models with a wet/running weight, that fuel mass is already included in the listed ready-to-ride figure.
What is the combined Kawasaki Ninja H2R and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 656.4 lb (297.7 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Kawasaki Ninja H2R power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 65.07 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 98th percentile within the compatible Kawasaki sport power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Kawasaki Ninja H2R torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 21.96 lb-ft per 100 lb to 25.54 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
How many cc does the Kawasaki Ninja H2R have per pound?
The available figures work out to 2.09 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
How does the Kawasaki Ninja H2R compare with the median Kawasaki sport bike weight?
Compared with the median Kawasaki sport bike weight of 455.8 lb (206.8 kg), the model is roughly 20.6 lb (9.3 kg) heavier.
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.