Kawasaki Ninja H2r vs Kawasaki Ninja Zx-14r
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 Ninja Zx-14r
Horsepower (hp)
310 hp
210 hp
Torque (Nm)
165 Nm
158 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
400 km/h
299 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
216 kg
268 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
310 hp @ 14,000 rpm (with ram-air effect; 300 hp without)
210 hp @ 11,000 rpm (2012+ models; earlier models ~190 hp)
Torque
165 Nm @ 12,500 rpm
158 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Top Speed
400+ km/h (manufacturer-tested; electronically limited in some configurations)
299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated unrestricted ~320+ km/h)
Weight
216 kg (curb/wet weight)
268 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Estimated 8–12 L/100km under track conditions (no official real-world figure; track-only use)
7.5–9.0 L/100km (approx. 11–13 km/L, typical real-world average)
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 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