Kawasaki Ninja H2 specifications, dimensions and price
Kawasaki · Hypersport
Kawasaki’s Ninja H2 is a supercharged road sport motorcycle. The H2 name also appears on other Kawasaki products with different chassis, engine and certification specifications. Keep the exact model and market with each figure; the road-going Ninja H2 is not interchangeable with a closed-course H2R.
Kawasaki Ninja H2
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model year | 2026 |
| Class | Hypersport |
| Engine | 4-stroke, in-line 4-cylinder, DOHC, 16-valve, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 998cc |
| Bore x stroke | 76.0x55.0mm |
| Compression ratio | 8.5:1 |
| Transmission | 6-speed, return shift, dog-ring |
| Final drive | Sealed chain |
| Front suspension travel | 4.7 in |
| Rear suspension travel | 5.3 in |
| Rear brake | Single 250mm disc with opposed 2-piston caliper, Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock Brake System (KIBS) |
| Front tire | 120/70-17 |
| Rear tire | 200/55-17 |
| Seat height | 32.5 in |
| Wet weight (curb) | 524.8 lb |
| Wheelbase | 57.3 in |
| Rake (caster angle) | 24.5° |
| Trail | 4.1 in |
| Fuel capacity | 4.5 gal |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in |
| Maximum horsepower | 240 hp |
| Maximum horsepower (at rpm) | 11,500 rpm |
| Maximum torque | 104.9 lb-ft |
| Maximum torque (at rpm) | 11,000 rpm |
| Ignition | TCBI with Digital Advance |
| Frame | Trellis, high-tensile steel, with swingarm mounting plate |
| Length x width x height | 82.1x30.3x44.3 in |
| Estimated dry weight (dry) | 480.7 lb |
| Starting MSRP | $34,400 |
| Destination charge | $840 |
Kawasaki’s 2026 US specification sheet lists a 998cc inline four with a supercharger, 240 hp at 11,500 rpm and a six-speed dog-ring transmission. These figures concern the road-going H2 ABS configuration.
1000PS reports the H2 returned with street homologation and that the H2R, with over 300 hp, remains reserved for the race track. The Ninja H2R is the closed-course configuration. Adding lamps or indicators alone does not establish road certification or a legal titling route; confirm the exact model’s manufacturer classification and local registration requirements. 1000PS Motorcycle Horizon
The Ninja H2 lists at $34,400 plus $840 destination. At that price it costs $12,401 more than the Z H2 at $21,999 and $17,401 more than the Ninja ZX-10R at $16,999, and it is about 66 lb heavier than the ZX-10R's 458.6 lb.
Ninja H2 against the ZX-10R and Z H2
Kawasaki's ZX-10R and Z H2 are the naturally aspirated and supercharged naked alternatives.
Kawasaki Ninja H2 — specification referenceKawasaki · Hypersport
The Ninja H2 is Kawasaki's street-legal supercharged hypersport, with a 998cc four making 239.6 hp. Australian Motorcycle News says the engine builds speed relentlessly to a 14,000 rpm redline, and Kawasaki asks $34,400.
Total Motorcycle says the Ninja H2 ABS and H2 Carbon ABS bring the mind-bending power of Kawasaki's supercharged hypersport racer to the street, with a 998cc inline four making 239.6 hp, a proprietary supercharger, a lightweight trellis frame, compact superbike dimensions, aerodynamic bodywork and a rigid single-sided swingarm, while the H2R reaches top speeds suitable only for the track.
Australian Motorcycle News says the first-generation H2 was the first mass-produced supercharged motorcycle, and the H2R engine, though not street legal, made it the fastest and most powerful mass-produced motorcycle.
The same source says the original H2 had the power and speed but not the brakes or chassis to match, which made it a challenge to ride, that the rider's seat feels a tad further back to make room for the supercharger behind the cylinders, and that under power the engine makes no strange noises or torque peaks, simply building speed relentlessly to the relatively low 14,000 rpm redline.
1000PS reports the H2 returned with street homologation and that the H2R, with over 300 hp, remains reserved for the race track. Motorcycle Horizon says the H2R is track-only, not street legal because it lacks headlights and turn signals, and gives 310 horsepower.
The Ninja H2 lists at $34,400 plus $840 destination. At that price it costs $12,401 more than the Z H2 at $21,999 and $17,401 more than the Ninja ZX-10R at $16,999, and it is about 66 lb heavier than the ZX-10R's 458.6 lb. The extra money is for the supercharger and the exclusivity.
Checks before you buy
Ask for the service history, since a supercharged engine needs specific care. Test the electronics on a closed course if you can. Compare it with the Ninja H2 SX and the ZX-10R.
Who it suits
The Ninja H2 suits an experienced rider who wants the fastest supercharged street bike Kawasaki makes and can afford the price. Most riders will find the ZX-10R or the Z H2 more practical.
Ninja H2 against the ZX-10R and Z H2.
Kawasaki's ZX-10R and Z H2 are the naturally aspirated and supercharged naked alternatives.
- Model-year range
- 2025–2026
- Compared editions
- 2
- Specification entries
- 29
- Entries that differ
- 0
2026 Kawasaki Ninja H2 questions
How much power does the Kawasaki Ninja H2 make?
Total Motorcycle says the 998cc supercharged four makes 239.6 hp, while the track-only H2R makes over 300 hp.
Is the Kawasaki Ninja H2 street legal?
Yes. Total Motorcycle says the H2 brings the supercharged hypersport to the street. While Motorcycle Horizon says the H2R is track-only without headlights.
What is the H2 redline?
Australian Motorcycle News says the engine builds speed relentlessly to the relatively low 14,000 rpm redline for a modern superbike.