2024 TRIUMPH Rocket 3 R vs KAWASAKI Ninja H2R
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Technical score (estimate)
Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.
Usage fit (estimate)
Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.
City / commute
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- 2024 TRIUMPH Rocket 3 R 77 cm Lowest seat here
- KAWASAKI Ninja H2R 83 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 6 cm.
Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).
Auto summary from specs
Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.
- Power spans 165 hp (2024 TRIUMPH Rocket 3 R) up to 326 hp (KAWASAKI Ninja H2R).
- Torque spans 165 Nm (KAWASAKI Ninja H2R) up to 221 Nm (2024 TRIUMPH Rocket 3 R).
- Weight spans 216 kg (KAWASAKI Ninja H2R) to 291 kg (2024 TRIUMPH Rocket 3 R).
- Displacement spans 1000 cc (KAWASAKI Ninja H2R) to 1100 cc (2024 TRIUMPH Rocket 3 R).
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| Specification | TRIUMPH Rocket 3 R | KAWASAKI Ninja H2R |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | TRIUMPH | KAWASAKI |
| Model | TRIUMPH Rocket 3 R | KAWASAKI Ninja H2R |
| Engine size | Above 1000cc | 1000cc |
| Power | 165hp | 326hp |
| Torque | 221nm. | 165nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 3 cylinders, 12 valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves |
| Weight | 291kg | 216kg |
| Front brake | Dual 320mm discs, Brembo M4.30 Stylema® 4-piston radial monobloc calipers, Cornering ABS | 330 mm Brembo dual disc, dual radial-mounted 4-piston Brembo monoblock caliper |
| Rear brake | Single 300mm disc, Brembo M4.32 4-piston monobloc caliper, Cornering ABS | 250 mm single disc, Brembo dual-piston caliper |
| Seat height (cm) | 77cm | 83cm |
| Front tyre | 150/80 R17 V | 120/70ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 240/50 R16 V | 200/55ZR17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Showa 47mm upside-down 1 1 cartridge front forks, compression and rebound adjuster, 4.7in (120mm) travel | Öhlins 43 mm inverted fork, rebound damping, compression damping, and spring preload adjustable |
| Rear suspension | Fully adjustable Showa piggyback reservoir RSU with remote hydraulic preload adjuster, 4.2in (107mm) rear wheel travel. | Uni-Trak, Öhlins TTX36 gas-charged shock, compression damping, rebound damping, and spring preload adjustable |
| Motorcycle type | Chopper – Cruiser | Supersport |
| Top speed | 240km/h | 400km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 18 L – 8 L/100km | 17 L – 8 L/100km |
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| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $23895 | $58100 |
| Brand price lists | View TRIUMPH price list | View KAWASAKI price list |
| Extra features | -Torque assist hydraulic clutch, Four riding modes (Road, Rain, Sport and Rider-Configurable modes) -2nd generation TFT instruments, Optimized cornering ABS and traction control, Ride-by-Wire -Cruise control with single button operation, Keyless ignition and steering lock -SERVICE INTERVAL: 10,000 miles/16,000 Km or 12 Months |
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2024 TRIUMPH Rocket 3 R vs 2023 KAWASAKI Ninja H2R: listed specifications
The 2024 TRIUMPH Rocket 3 R and 2023 KAWASAKI Ninja H2R differ on the listed specifications: the Rocket 3 R has more displacement and torque, and the Ninja H2R has more peak power, and the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
Rocket 3 R has a larger listed engine displacement (1100 cc vs 1000 cc).
Peak power
Ninja H2R has a clear listed power advantage (326 hp vs 165 hp).
Torque
Rocket 3 R has a clear listed torque advantage (221 Nm vs 165 Nm).
Listed top speed
Ninja H2R has a clear listed top-speed advantage (400 km/h vs 240 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
Ninja H2R is notably lighter on the listed weight (216 kg vs 291 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: Ninja H2R is listed higher (83 cm) than Rocket 3 R (77 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed, weight and seat height.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of TRIUMPH Rocket 3 R vs KAWASAKI Ninja H2R?
KAWASAKI Ninja H2R is listed at 400 km/h (249 mph) vs 240 km/h (149 mph) for TRIUMPH Rocket 3 R.
Which has more horsepower, TRIUMPH Rocket 3 R or KAWASAKI Ninja H2R?
KAWASAKI Ninja H2R has 326 hp compared with 165 hp on the TRIUMPH Rocket 3 R.
Which is lighter, TRIUMPH Rocket 3 R or KAWASAKI Ninja H2R?
KAWASAKI Ninja H2R is lighter at 216 kg vs 291 kg for TRIUMPH Rocket 3 R.
Which is better, TRIUMPH Rocket 3 R or KAWASAKI Ninja H2R?
It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.
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