Bimota Tesi H2 vs Kawasaki H2
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bimota Tesi H2 vs Kawasaki H2. Bimota Tesi H2: 200 hp @ 11,000 rpm (supercharged, ram-air equipped) hp, 215 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~270 km/h (estimated; limited by electronics — note: estimate), Motoryk rating 8.2/10. 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 Tesi H2
Kawasaki H2
Horsepower (hp)
200 hp
74 hp
Torque (Nm)
137 Nm
76 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
270 km/h
193 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
215 kg
202 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
200 hp @ 11,000 rpm (supercharged, ram-air equipped)
74 hp @ 6,500 rpm
Torque
137 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
76 Nm @ 6,000 rpm (estimated; factory figures were not always published)
Top Speed
~270 km/h (estimated; limited by electronics — note: estimate)
193 km/h (120 mph, estimated for 1972-75 H2 750)
Weight
215 kg (wet/curb weight)
202 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~8.5 L/100km (estimated real-world; official figures not widely published — note: estimate)
~10-12 L/100km (note: estimate based on carbureted 2-stroke triple; highly dependent on riding style)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Bimota Tesi H2
8.2/10
"The most technically fascinating motorcycle money can buy used, barely."
Pros
+Hub-center steering genuinely transforms braking
+Supercharged engine is brutally fast
+Exclusivity is genuinely unmatched
Cons
−Dealer network nearly nonexistent
−Parts costs are eye-watering
−Steep used pricing holds firm
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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