Kawasaki Ninja H2r vs Kawasaki 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
Kawasaki H2
Horsepower (hp)
310 hp
74 hp
Torque (Nm)
165 Nm
76 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
400 km/h
193 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
216 kg
202 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
310 hp @ 14,000 rpm (with ram-air effect; 300 hp without)
74 hp @ 6,500 rpm
Torque
165 Nm @ 12,500 rpm
76 Nm @ 6,000 rpm (estimated; factory figures were not always published)
Top Speed
400+ km/h (manufacturer-tested; electronically limited in some configurations)
193 km/h (120 mph, estimated for 1972-75 H2 750)
Weight
216 kg (curb/wet weight)
202 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Estimated 8–12 L/100km under track conditions (no official real-world figure; track-only use)
~10-12 L/100km (note: estimate based on carbureted 2-stroke triple; 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
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