Kawasaki Zx-12r vs Kawasaki Ninja H2r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Zx-12r vs Kawasaki Ninja H2r. Kawasaki Zx-12r: 178 hp @ 11,000 rpm hp, 214 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated 320+ km/h unlimited), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Kawasaki Ninja H2r: 310 hp @ 14,000 rpm (with ram-air effect; 300 hp without) hp, 216 kg (curb/wet weight) weight, top speed 400+ km/h (manufacturer-tested; electronically limited in some configurations), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Zx-12r
Kawasaki Ninja H2r
Horsepower (hp)
178 hp
310 hp
Torque (Nm)
137 Nm
165 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
299 km/h
400 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
214 kg
216 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
178 hp @ 11,000 rpm
310 hp @ 14,000 rpm (with ram-air effect; 300 hp without)
Torque
137 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
165 Nm @ 12,500 rpm
Top Speed
299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated 320+ km/h unlimited)
400+ km/h (manufacturer-tested; electronically limited in some configurations)
Weight
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
216 kg (curb/wet weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (approximately 13.3 km/L typical real-world average)
Estimated 8–12 L/100km under track conditions (no official real-world figure; track-only use)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Zx-12r
7.8/10
"A bruiser that still earns respect, if you buy carefully."
Pros
+Massive, effortless power delivery
+Aerodynamics genuinely impressive
+Strong used value proposition
Cons
−Attracts reckless previous owners
−Fairing parts increasingly scarce
−Suspension feels dated now
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
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