Yamaha R15 V4 vs Kawasaki Ninja H2r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha R15 V4 vs Kawasaki Ninja H2r. Yamaha R15 V4: 18.4 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 142 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 135 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10. 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
Yamaha R15 V4
Kawasaki Ninja H2r
Horsepower (hp)
18.4 hp
310 hp
Torque (Nm)
14.2 Nm
165 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
135 km/h
400 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
142 kg
216 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
18.4 hp @ 10,000 rpm
310 hp @ 14,000 rpm (with ram-air effect; 300 hp without)
Torque
14.2 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
165 Nm @ 12,500 rpm
Top Speed
135 km/h
400+ km/h (manufacturer-tested; electronically limited in some configurations)
Weight
142 kg (wet/curb weight)
216 kg (curb/wet weight)
Fuel
2.8 L/100km or approximately 35 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
Yamaha R15 V4
8.0/10
"The sharpest 155cc you can buy used, full stop."
Pros
+VVA engine genuinely exciting
+Proper USD front forks
+Slipper clutch standard fitment
Cons
−Punishing ergonomics long distances
−Fairing damage very common
−Pillion accommodation essentially nonexistent
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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