Bimota Kb4 vs Kawasaki Ninja H2r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bimota Kb4 vs Kawasaki Ninja H2r. Bimota Kb4: 140 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 189 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~240 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Kawasaki Ninja H2r: 310 hp @ 14,000 rpm (with ram-air effect; 300 hp without) hp, 216 kg (curb/wet weight) weight, top speed 400+ km/h (manufacturer-tested; electronically limited in some configurations), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bimota Kb4
Kawasaki Ninja H2r
Horsepower (hp)
140 hp
310 hp
Torque (Nm)
111 Nm
165 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
240 km/h
400 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
189 kg
216 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
140 hp @ 10,000 rpm
310 hp @ 14,000 rpm (with ram-air effect; 300 hp without)
Torque
111 Nm @ 7,300 rpm
165 Nm @ 12,500 rpm
Top Speed
~240 km/h (estimated)
400+ km/h (manufacturer-tested; electronically limited in some configurations)
Weight
189 kg (wet/curb weight)
216 kg (curb/wet weight)
Fuel
~6.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average)
Estimated 8–12 L/100km under track conditions (no official real-world figure; track-only use)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Bimota Kb4
7.5/10
"An exotic gamble that rewards obsessive buyers with deep pockets."
Pros
+Stunning hand-built Italian bodywork
+Bulletproof Kawasaki engine reliability
+Razor-sharp trellis frame handling
Cons
−Eye-watering Bimota-specific parts costs
−Very limited specialist knowledge available
−Patchy small-batch build quality
Kawasaki Ninja H2r
8.5/10
"Spectacular machine, but only for serious, wealthy track obsessives."
Pros
+Unmatched supercharged engineering showcase
+Chassis inspires genuine confidence
+Bulletproof Kawasaki build quality
Cons
−Crippling ongoing maintenance costs
−Track-only limits usability severely
−Previous abuse nearly guaranteed
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