Kawasaki Ninja H2r vs Ducati Desmosedici Rr
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
Ducati Desmosedici Rr
Horsepower (hp)
310 hp
200 hp
Torque (Nm)
165 Nm
118 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
400 km/h
290 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
216 kg
171 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
310 hp @ 14,000 rpm (with ram-air effect; 300 hp without)
200 hp @ 13,800 rpm
Torque
165 Nm @ 12,500 rpm
118 Nm @ 10,500 rpm
Top Speed
400+ km/h (manufacturer-tested; electronically limited in some configurations)
~290 km/h
Weight
216 kg (curb/wet weight)
171 kg (dry weight; ~186 kg wet/curb)
Fuel
Estimated 8–12 L/100km under track conditions (no official real-world figure; track-only use)
~10–13 L/100km (estimated real-world; note: highly dependent on riding style)
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
Ducati Desmosedici Rr
8.5/10
"The ultimate collector's motorcycle that occasionally moonlights as transport."
Pros
+Genuine MotoGP DNA throughout
+Appreciating collector asset
+Exhaust note is otherworldly
Cons
−Parts availability nearly impossible
−Maintenance costs are punishing
−Ergonomics genuinely brutal