Honda Cbr600f4i vs Kawasaki Ninja H2r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Cbr600f4i vs Kawasaki Ninja H2r. Honda Cbr600f4i: 110 hp @ 12,500 rpm hp, 196 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 249 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10. 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
Honda Cbr600f4i
Kawasaki Ninja H2r
Horsepower (hp)
110 hp
310 hp
Torque (Nm)
66 Nm
165 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
249 km/h
400 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
196 kg
216 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
110 hp @ 12,500 rpm
310 hp @ 14,000 rpm (with ram-air effect; 300 hp without)
Torque
66 Nm @ 10,500 rpm
165 Nm @ 12,500 rpm
Top Speed
249 km/h
400+ km/h (manufacturer-tested; electronically limited in some configurations)
Weight
196 kg (wet/curb weight)
216 kg (curb/wet weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Estimated 8–12 L/100km under track conditions (no official real-world figure; track-only use)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Cbr600f4i
8.0/10
"A dependable, capable 600 that rewards buyers who inspect carefully."
Pros
+Honda reliability, bulletproof engine
+Smooth fuel injection response
+Flickable, confidence-inspiring handling
Cons
−Stator failures plague older examples
−Fairing parts scarce and pricey
−Suspension outdated, needs refreshing
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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