Kawasaki H2 vs Kawasaki Ninja Zx-14r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki H2 vs Kawasaki Ninja Zx-14r. 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. Kawasaki Ninja Zx-14r: 210 hp @ 11,000 rpm (2012+ models; earlier models ~190 hp) hp, 268 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated unrestricted ~320+ km/h), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki H2
Kawasaki Ninja Zx-14r
Horsepower (hp)
74 hp
210 hp
Torque (Nm)
76 Nm
158 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
193 km/h
299 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
202 kg
268 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
74 hp @ 6,500 rpm
210 hp @ 11,000 rpm (2012+ models; earlier models ~190 hp)
Torque
76 Nm @ 6,000 rpm (estimated; factory figures were not always published)
158 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Top Speed
193 km/h (120 mph, estimated for 1972-75 H2 750)
299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated unrestricted ~320+ km/h)
Weight
202 kg (wet/curb weight)
268 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~10-12 L/100km (note: estimate based on carbureted 2-stroke triple; highly dependent on riding style)
7.5–9.0 L/100km (approx. 11–13 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
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
Kawasaki Ninja Zx-14r
8.5/10
"The last true hypersport bruiser that needs zero apologies."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine reliability
+Surprisingly composed highway cruiser
+Immense overtaking ability everywhere
Cons
−Terrifying for new riders
−Poor urban fuel economy
−Heavy at low speeds
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