Kawasaki Ninja H2r vs Bimota Tesi H2
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Ninja H2r
Bimota Tesi H2
Horsepower (hp)
310 hp
200 hp
Torque (Nm)
165 Nm
137 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
400 km/h
270 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
216 kg
215 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
310 hp @ 14,000 rpm (with ram-air effect; 300 hp without)
200 hp @ 11,000 rpm (supercharged, ram-air equipped)
Torque
165 Nm @ 12,500 rpm
137 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
Top Speed
400+ km/h (manufacturer-tested; electronically limited in some configurations)
~270 km/h (estimated; limited by electronics — note: estimate)
Weight
216 kg (curb/wet weight)
215 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Estimated 8–12 L/100km under track conditions (no official real-world figure; track-only use)
~8.5 L/100km (estimated real-world; official figures not widely published — note: estimate)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
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
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