KAWASAKI Ninja H2R vs 2026 Norton MANX R 1200
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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
- 2026 Norton MANX R 1200 84 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 1 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 206 hp (2026 Norton MANX R 1200) up to 326 hp (KAWASAKI Ninja H2R).
- Torque spans 130 Nm (2026 Norton MANX R 1200) up to 165 Nm (KAWASAKI Ninja H2R).
- Weight spans 210 kg (2026 Norton MANX R 1200) to 216 kg (KAWASAKI Ninja H2R).
- Displacement spans 1000 cc (KAWASAKI Ninja H2R) to 1100 cc (2026 Norton MANX R 1200).
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| Specification | KAWASAKI Ninja H2R | Norton MANX R 1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | KAWASAKI | SUZUKI |
| Model | KAWASAKI Ninja H2R | Norton MANX R 1200 |
| Engine size | 1000cc | Above 1000cc |
| Power | 326hp | 206hp |
| Torque | 165nm. | 130nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves |
| Weight | 216kg | 210kg |
| Front brake | 330 mm Brembo dual disc, dual radial-mounted 4-piston Brembo monoblock caliper | 2x 320mm semi-floating discs, Brembo Hypure 4-piston calipers mounted radially with Bosch Cornering ABS EVO |
| Rear brake | 250 mm single disc, Brembo dual-piston caliper | 245mm disc, 2-piston caliper with Bosch Cornering ABS EVO |
| Seat height (cm) | 83cm | 84cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70ZR17 | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 200/55ZR17 | 200/55 ZR17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Öhlins 43 mm inverted fork, rebound damping, compression damping, and spring preload adjustable | Marzocchi 45mm USD chrome inner forks, 120mm travel, fully manual adjustment, passive damping |
| Rear suspension | Uni-Trak, Öhlins TTX36 gas-charged shock, compression damping, rebound damping, and spring preload adjustable | Marzocchi monoshock RSU, 126mm travel, fully manual adjustment, passive damping |
| Motorcycle type | Supersport | Supersport |
| Top speed | 400km/h | 300km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 17 L – 8 L/100km | 14.5 L – 5 L/100km |
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| Price | $58100 | Price not listed. |
| Brand price lists | View KAWASAKI price list | View SUZUKI price list |
| Extra features | Additional Features:
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Front Suspension: Marzocchi 45mm USD chrome inner forks, 120mm travel, fully manual adjustment, passive damping Rear Suspension: Marzocchi monoshock RSU, 126mm travel, fully manual adjustment, passive damping Engine and Performance Equipment
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2023 KAWASAKI Ninja H2R vs 2026 Norton MANX R 1200: listed specifications
The 2023 KAWASAKI Ninja H2R and 2026 Norton MANX R 1200 are closely matched in weight, while the Ninja H2R has more peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed, and the MANX R 1200 has more displacement.
Engine displacement
MANX R 1200 has a larger listed engine displacement (1100 cc vs 1000 cc).
Peak power
Ninja H2R has a clear listed power advantage (326 hp vs 206 hp).
Torque
Ninja H2R has a clear listed torque advantage (165 Nm vs 130 Nm).
Listed top speed
Ninja H2R has a clear listed top-speed advantage (400 km/h vs 300 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
Ninja H2R and MANX R 1200 have very similar listed weights (216 kg vs 210 kg). Ninja H2R and MANX R 1200 have very similar seat heights (83 cm vs 84 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque and listed top speed, while weight and seat height remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of KAWASAKI Ninja H2R vs Norton MANX R 1200?
KAWASAKI Ninja H2R is listed at 400 km/h (249 mph) vs 300 km/h (186 mph) for Norton MANX R 1200.
Which has more horsepower, KAWASAKI Ninja H2R or Norton MANX R 1200?
KAWASAKI Ninja H2R has 326 hp compared with 206 hp on the Norton MANX R 1200.
Which is lighter, KAWASAKI Ninja H2R or Norton MANX R 1200?
Norton MANX R 1200 is lighter at 210 kg vs 216 kg for KAWASAKI Ninja H2R.
Which is better, KAWASAKI Ninja H2R or Norton MANX R 1200?
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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