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.
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 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).
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| 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 |
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| Price | $58100 | $9299 |
| Brand price lists | View KAWASAKI price list | View YAMAHA price list |
| Extra features | Additional Features:
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-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.
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.
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