KAWASAKI Ninja H2R vs 2024 YAMAHA YZF-R7

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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.

Top on paper
KAWASAKI Ninja H2R
85 pts
2024 YAMAHA YZF-R7
15 pts

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

KAWASAKI Ninja H2R
28.7 pts
Best fit here
2024 YAMAHA YZF-R7
70.2 pts

Touring / long rides

Best fit here
KAWASAKI Ninja H2R
88.3 pts
2024 YAMAHA YZF-R7
14.3 pts

Sporty riding

Best fit here
KAWASAKI Ninja H2R
99 pts
2024 YAMAHA YZF-R7
25 pts

New rider friendly

KAWASAKI Ninja H2R
24.8 pts
Best fit here
2024 YAMAHA YZF-R7
63.8 pts

Seat height (cm)

Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.

  • KAWASAKI Ninja H2R 83 cm Lowest seat here
  • 2024 YAMAHA YZF-R7 83.5 cm Tallest seat here

Spread in this comparison: about 0.5 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 73 hp (2024 YAMAHA YZF-R7) up to 326 hp (KAWASAKI Ninja H2R).
  • Torque spans 67 Nm (2024 YAMAHA YZF-R7) up to 165 Nm (KAWASAKI Ninja H2R).
  • Weight spans 188 kg (2024 YAMAHA YZF-R7) to 216 kg (KAWASAKI Ninja H2R).
  • Displacement spans 700 cc (2024 YAMAHA YZF-R7) to 1000 cc (KAWASAKI Ninja H2R).
Specification KAWASAKI Ninja H2R YAMAHA YZF-R7
Brand KAWASAKI YAMAHA
Model KAWASAKI Ninja H2R YAMAHA YZF-R7
Engine size 1000cc 700cc
Power 326hp 73hp
Torque 165nm. 67nm.
Cylinders / valves 4 cylinders, 16 valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves
Weight 216kg 188kg
Front brake 330 mm Brembo dual disc, dual radial-mounted 4-piston Brembo monoblock caliper Dual 298mm hydraulic disc; ABS
Rear brake 250 mm single disc, Brembo dual-piston caliper 245mm hydraulic disc; ABS
Seat height (cm) 83cm 83.5cm
Front tyre 120/70ZR17 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22
Rear tyre 200/55ZR17 180/55ZR17M/C (73W) Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension Öhlins 43 mm inverted fork, rebound damping, compression damping, and spring preload adjustable KYB 41mm Telescopic fork; 5.1-in travel, adjustable for preload, rebound and compression
Rear suspension Uni-Trak, Öhlins TTX36 gas-charged shock, compression damping, rebound damping, and spring preload adjustable KYB Linked-type Monocross shock, adjustable preload and rebound; 5.1-in travel
Motorcycle type Supersport Supersport
Top speed 400km/h 240km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 17 L – 8 L/100km 13 L – 4.5 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $58100 $9299
Brand price lists View KAWASAKI price list View YAMAHA price list
Extra features

Additional Features:

  • Lean Angle Indicator
  • KCMF (Kawasaki Cornering Management Function)
  • Öhlins electronic steering damper
  • Dog-Ring transmission
  • KTRC 3 modes (Kawasaki Traction Control)
  • KLCM (Kawasaki Launch Control System)

-Digital LCD Instrumentation,

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2023 KAWASAKI Ninja H2R vs 2024 YAMAHA YZF-R7: listed specifications

The 2023 KAWASAKI Ninja H2R and 2024 YAMAHA YZF-R7 differ on the listed specifications: the Ninja H2R has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed, and the YZF-R7 has a lower listed weight.

Engine displacement

Ninja H2R has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (1000 cc vs 700 cc).

Peak power

Ninja H2R has a clear listed power advantage (326 hp vs 73 hp).

Torque

Ninja H2R has a clear listed torque advantage (165 Nm vs 67 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

YZF-R7 is notably lighter on the listed weight (188 kg vs 216 kg). Ninja H2R and YZF-R7 have very similar seat heights (83 cm vs 83.5 cm).

Conclusion

The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed and weight, while seat height remains relatively close.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of KAWASAKI Ninja H2R vs YAMAHA YZF-R7?

KAWASAKI Ninja H2R is listed at 400 km/h (249 mph) vs 240 km/h (149 mph) for YAMAHA YZF-R7.

Which has more horsepower, KAWASAKI Ninja H2R or YAMAHA YZF-R7?

KAWASAKI Ninja H2R has 326 hp compared with 73 hp on the YAMAHA YZF-R7.

Which is lighter, KAWASAKI Ninja H2R or YAMAHA YZF-R7?

YAMAHA YZF-R7 is lighter at 188 kg vs 216 kg for KAWASAKI Ninja H2R.

Which is better, KAWASAKI Ninja H2R or YAMAHA YZF-R7?

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.