Yamaha Yzf-r1 vs Kawasaki Ninja H2r — which has more power?

Yamaha Yzf-r1 produces 200 hp @ 13,500 rpm (2015+ generation; earlier models range from 150–182 hp); Kawasaki Ninja H2r produces 310 hp @ 14,000 rpm (with ram-air effect; 300 hp without). Kawasaki Ninja H2r wins by 110 hp.

Yamaha Yzf-r1 vs Kawasaki Ninja H2r — which is faster?

Top speed: Yamaha Yzf-r1 299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated 280–299 km/h depending on generation), Kawasaki Ninja H2r 400+ km/h (manufacturer-tested; electronically limited in some configurations). Kawasaki Ninja H2r is the faster of the two.

Yamaha Yzf-r1 vs Kawasaki Ninja H2r — which is lighter?

Weight: Yamaha Yzf-r1 199 kg (wet/curb weight, 2015+ R1; note: R1M is 199 kg, earlier generations vary from 177–202 kg), Kawasaki Ninja H2r 216 kg (curb/wet weight). Yamaha Yzf-r1 is lighter by 17 kg.

Yamaha Yzf-r1 vs Kawasaki Ninja H2r — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Yamaha Yzf-r1 8.5/10 and Kawasaki Ninja H2r 8.5/10. Yamaha Yzf-r1 caveat: First sportbike buyers lacking advanced throttle control. Kawasaki Ninja H2r caveat: You lack track experience or financial reserves.

Yamaha Yzf-r1 vs Kawasaki Ninja H2r — which is better for beginners?

Neither is a typical first-bike pick — Yamaha Yzf-r1 200 hp, Kawasaki Ninja H2r 310 hp. Consider a smaller-displacement bike for licensing year one.

Yamaha Yzf-r1 vs Kawasaki Ninja H2r — which should I commute on daily?

Both can commute, but lighter weight and gentler power win in traffic. Yamaha Yzf-r1: 199 kg, 200 hp. Kawasaki Ninja H2r: 216 kg, 310 hp.

Yamaha Yzf-r1 vs Kawasaki Ninja H2r

Q: Yamaha Yzf-r1 vs Kawasaki Ninja H2r — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Yamaha Yzf-r1 6.5–8.5 L/100km (real-world average, varies significantly with riding style), Kawasaki Ninja H2r Estimated 8–12 L/100km under track conditions (no official real-world figure; track-only use). Real-world economy varies by rider weight, traffic, and how hard the throttle gets twisted.

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Yamaha Yzf-r1 vs Kawasaki Ninja H2r. Yamaha Yzf-r1: 200 hp @ 13,500 rpm (2015+ generation; earlier models range from 150–182 hp) hp, 199 kg (wet/curb weight, 2015+ R1; note: R1M is 199 kg, earlier generations vary from 177–202 kg) weight, top speed 299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated 280–299 km/h depending on generation), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. 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.