Bimota Hb3 vs Kawasaki H2
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bimota Hb3 vs Kawasaki H2. Bimota Hb3: ~60 hp @ 9,500 rpm (Honda CBX550F engine, slightly tuned) hp, ~175 kg (wet/curb weight, estimated) weight, top speed ~185 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Kawasaki H2: 74 hp @ 6,500 rpm hp, 202 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 193 km/h (120 mph, estimated for 1972-75 H2 750), Motoryk rating 9.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bimota Hb3
Kawasaki H2
Horsepower (hp)
60 hp
74 hp
Torque (Nm)
52 Nm
76 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
193 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
175 kg
202 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
~60 hp @ 9,500 rpm (Honda CBX550F engine, slightly tuned)
74 hp @ 6,500 rpm
Torque
~52 Nm @ 7,500 rpm (estimated)
76 Nm @ 6,000 rpm (estimated; factory figures were not always published)
Top Speed
~185 km/h (estimated)
193 km/h (120 mph, estimated for 1972-75 H2 750)
Weight
~175 kg (wet/curb weight, estimated)
202 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~5.5 L/100km or ~18 km/L (estimated real-world average)
~10-12 L/100km (note: estimate based on carbureted 2-stroke triple; highly dependent on riding style)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Bimota Hb3
8.5/10
"An exotic masterpiece that rewards obsessive owners and punishes casual ones."
Pros
+Exceptional chassis feedback and feel
+Head-turning exotic rarity
+Honda engine reliability underneath
Cons
−Parts near-impossible to source
−Italian electrics are nightmarish
−Eye-watering specialist labour costs
Kawasaki H2
9.0/10
"The most technically impressive production motorcycle money can currently buy used."
Pros
+Supercharged acceleration utterly addictive
+Build quality genuinely exceptional
+Electronics package surprisingly competent
Cons
−Dealer servicing costs are brutal
−Destroys rear tyres rapidly
−Supercharger damage is expensive
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