Yamaha Yzf750r vs Kawasaki Ninja H2r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Yzf750r vs Kawasaki Ninja H2r. Yamaha Yzf750r: 125 hp @ 12,000 rpm hp, 195 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 265 km/h, 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
Yamaha Yzf750r
Kawasaki Ninja H2r
Horsepower (hp)
125 hp
310 hp
Torque (Nm)
80 Nm
165 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
265 km/h
400 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
195 kg
216 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
125 hp @ 12,000 rpm
310 hp @ 14,000 rpm (with ram-air effect; 300 hp without)
Torque
80 Nm @ 9,500 rpm
165 Nm @ 12,500 rpm
Top Speed
265 km/h
400+ km/h (manufacturer-tested; electronically limited in some configurations)
Weight
195 kg (wet/curb weight)
216 kg (curb/wet weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (approx. 13.3 km/L) — estimated 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 Yzf750r
7.8/10
"A forgotten gem that rewards patient, mechanically savvy buyers handsomely."
Pros
+Exceptional chassis balance still
+Strong mid-range power delivery
+Rewarding precision at pace
Cons
−Parts availability increasingly difficult
−Suspension desperately needs rebuilding
−Hidden crash damage common
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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