KAWASAKI Ninja H2 SX 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.
- KAWASAKI Ninja H2 SX 83.5 cm Tallest seat here
- KAWASAKI Ninja H2R 83 cm Lowest 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 200 hp (KAWASAKI Ninja H2 SX) up to 326 hp (KAWASAKI Ninja H2R).
- Torque spans 137.3 Nm (KAWASAKI Ninja H2 SX) up to 165 Nm (KAWASAKI Ninja H2R).
- Weight spans 216 kg (KAWASAKI Ninja H2R) to 266 kg (KAWASAKI Ninja H2 SX).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | KAWASAKI Ninja H2 SX | KAWASAKI Ninja H2R |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | KAWASAKI | KAWASAKI |
| Model | KAWASAKI Ninja H2 SX | KAWASAKI Ninja H2R |
| Engine size | 1000cc | 1000cc |
| Power | 200hp | 326hp |
| Torque | 137.3nm. | 165nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves |
| Weight | 266kg | 216kg |
| Front brake | Dual 320mm discs with Brembo calipers | 330 mm Brembo dual disc, dual radial-mounted 4-piston Brembo monoblock caliper |
| Rear brake | Single disc with ABS (Brembo caliper) | 250 mm single disc, Brembo dual-piston caliper |
| Seat height (cm) | 83.5cm | 83cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) | 120/70ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 190/55ZR17M/C (75W) | 200/55ZR17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | ø43 mm inverted fork with KECS-controlled rebound and compression damping, manually adjustable spring preload, and top-out springs. | Öhlins 43 mm inverted fork, rebound damping, compression damping, and spring preload adjustable |
| Rear suspension | New Uni-Trak with piggyback reservoir BFRC lite gas-charged shock, KECS-controlled compression and rebound damping, and electronically adjustable spring preload. | Uni-Trak, Öhlins TTX36 gas-charged shock, compression damping, rebound damping, and spring preload adjustable |
| Motorcycle type | Touring | Supersport |
| Top speed | 320km/h | 400km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 19 L – 5.4 L/100km | 17 L – 8 L/100km |
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| Price | $28000 | $58100 |
| Brand price lists | View KAWASAKI price list | View KAWASAKI price list |
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2023 KAWASAKI Ninja H2 SX vs 2023 KAWASAKI Ninja H2R: listed specifications
The 2023 KAWASAKI Ninja H2 SX and 2023 KAWASAKI Ninja H2R are closely matched in displacement, while the Ninja H2R has more peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
Ninja H2 SX and Ninja H2R have very similar engine displacement (1000 cc vs 1000 cc).
Peak power
Ninja H2R has a clear listed power advantage (326 hp vs 200 hp).
Torque
Ninja H2R has a clear listed torque advantage (165 Nm vs 137.3 Nm).
Listed top speed
Ninja H2R has a clear listed top-speed advantage (400 km/h vs 320 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 266 kg). Ninja H2 SX and Ninja H2R have very similar seat heights (83.5 cm vs 83 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in peak power, torque, listed top speed and weight, while displacement and seat height remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of KAWASAKI Ninja H2 SX vs KAWASAKI Ninja H2R?
KAWASAKI Ninja H2R is listed at 400 km/h (249 mph) vs 320 km/h (199 mph) for KAWASAKI Ninja H2 SX.
Which has more horsepower, KAWASAKI Ninja H2 SX or KAWASAKI Ninja H2R?
KAWASAKI Ninja H2R has 326 hp compared with 200 hp on the KAWASAKI Ninja H2 SX.
Which is lighter, KAWASAKI Ninja H2 SX or KAWASAKI Ninja H2R?
KAWASAKI Ninja H2R is lighter at 216 kg vs 266 kg for KAWASAKI Ninja H2 SX.
Which is better, KAWASAKI Ninja H2 SX 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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