KAWASAKI Ninja H2R vs 2024 HONDA CBR1000RR
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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 H2R 83 cm Lowest seat here
- 2024 HONDA CBR1000RR 83.3 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 0.3 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 218 hp (2024 HONDA CBR1000RR) up to 326 hp (KAWASAKI Ninja H2R).
- Torque spans 113 Nm (2024 HONDA CBR1000RR) up to 165 Nm (KAWASAKI Ninja H2R).
- Weight spans 195 kg (2024 HONDA CBR1000RR) to 216 kg (KAWASAKI Ninja H2R).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | KAWASAKI Ninja H2R | HONDA CBR1000RR |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | KAWASAKI | HONDA |
| Model | KAWASAKI Ninja H2R | HONDA CBR1000RR |
| Engine size | 1000cc | 1000cc |
| Power | 326hp | 218hp |
| Torque | 165nm. | 113nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves |
| Weight | 216kg | 195kg |
| Front brake | 330 mm Brembo dual disc, dual radial-mounted 4-piston Brembo monoblock caliper | Dual radial-mounted full-floating 320mm discs with four-piston calipers |
| Rear brake | 250 mm single disc, Brembo dual-piston caliper | Single 220mm disc |
| Seat height (cm) | 83cm | 83.3cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70ZR17 | 120/70ZR-17 radial |
| Rear tyre | 200/55ZR17 | 190/50Z-17 radial |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Öhlins 43 mm inverted fork, rebound damping, compression damping, and spring preload adjustable | 43mm inverted Big Piston Fork with spring preload, rebound- and compression-damping adjustability; 4.7-inch travel |
| Rear suspension | Uni-Trak, Öhlins TTX36 gas-charged shock, compression damping, rebound damping, and spring preload adjustable | Unit Pro-Link HMAS single shock with spring preload, rebound- and compression-damping adjustability; 5.4-inch travel |
| Motorcycle type | Supersport | Supersport |
| Top speed | 400km/h | 340km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 17 L – 8 L/100km | 16 L – 7 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $58100 | $16599 |
| Brand price lists | View KAWASAKI price list | View HONDA price list |
| Extra features | Additional Features:
|
-TFT DISPLAY, ASSISTED SLIPPER CLUTCH, SELECTABLE TORQUE CONTROL -ELECTRONIC STEERING DAMPER, THROTTLE BY WIRE |
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2023 KAWASAKI Ninja H2R vs 2024 HONDA CBR1000RR: listed specifications
The 2023 KAWASAKI Ninja H2R and 2024 HONDA CBR1000RR are closely matched in displacement, while the Ninja H2R has more peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed, and the CBR1000RR has a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
Ninja H2R and CBR1000RR have very similar engine displacement (1000 cc vs 1000 cc).
Peak power
Ninja H2R has a clear listed power advantage (326 hp vs 218 hp).
Torque
Ninja H2R has a clear listed torque advantage (165 Nm vs 113 Nm).
Listed top speed
Ninja H2R has a clear listed top-speed advantage (400 km/h vs 340 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
CBR1000RR is notably lighter on the listed weight (195 kg vs 216 kg). Ninja H2R and CBR1000RR have very similar seat heights (83 cm vs 83.3 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 H2R vs HONDA CBR1000RR?
KAWASAKI Ninja H2R is listed at 400 km/h (249 mph) vs 340 km/h (211 mph) for HONDA CBR1000RR.
Which has more horsepower, KAWASAKI Ninja H2R or HONDA CBR1000RR?
KAWASAKI Ninja H2R has 326 hp compared with 218 hp on the HONDA CBR1000RR.
Which is lighter, KAWASAKI Ninja H2R or HONDA CBR1000RR?
HONDA CBR1000RR is lighter at 195 kg vs 216 kg for KAWASAKI Ninja H2R.
Which is better, KAWASAKI Ninja H2R or HONDA CBR1000RR?
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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