Kawasaki Ninja H2 Sx vs Kawasaki Zzr1400
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Ninja H2 Sx vs Kawasaki Zzr1400. Kawasaki Ninja H2 Sx: 200 hp @ 11,000 rpm hp, 260 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 290 km/h (estimated, electronically limited), Motoryk rating 9.0/10. Kawasaki Zzr1400: 210 hp @ 10,000 rpm (post-2012 model; 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 Ninja H2 Sx
Kawasaki Zzr1400
Horsepower (hp)
200 hp
210 hp
Torque (Nm)
137 Nm
162 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
290 km/h
299 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
260 kg
268 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
200 hp @ 11,000 rpm
210 hp @ 10,000 rpm (post-2012 model; earlier models ~190 hp)
Torque
137 Nm @ 9,500 rpm
162 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Top Speed
290 km/h (estimated, electronically limited)
299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated unrestricted ~320+ km/h)
Weight
260 kg (curb weight)
268 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average)
7.5–9.0 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Ninja H2 Sx
9.0/10
"The most thrilling all-rounder money can currently buy used."
Pros
+Supercharged engine is phenomenal
+Surprisingly capable long-distance tourer
+SE suspension transforms ride quality
Cons
−Supercharger belt service costly
−Tyre consumption alarmingly high
−Heavy at 260kg wet
Kawasaki Zzr1400
8.5/10
"The ultimate fast-mile machine for experienced riders who respect consequences."
Pros
+Savage, usable horsepower everywhere
+Surprisingly comfortable long distance
+Rock-solid high-speed stability
Cons
−Heavy at low speeds
−Fairings costly to replace
−Fuel economy genuinely poor
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