Engine & Transmission:
- Type: Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke In-Line Four with Supercharger
- Displacement: 998 cc
- Bore and Stroke: 76.0 mm x 55.0 mm
- Compression Ratio: 8.3:1
- Valve System: DOHC, 16 valves
- Fuel System: Fuel injection: Ø 50 mm x 4 with dual injection
- Fuel Type / Minimum Octane Rating: Unleaded petrol/RON95
- Ignition: Digital
- Starting: Electric
- Lubrication: Forced lubrication, wet sump with oil cooler
- Transmission: 6 Speed, Return
- Maximum Power:
- 228.0 kW {310 PS} / 14,000 rpm
- 240.0 kW {326 PS} / 14,000 rpm (with RAM air)
- Maximum Torque: 165.0 N.m {16.8 kgf.m} / 12,500 rpm
- Electronic Rider Aid: Details not provided
Dimensions & Chassis:
- Frame Type: Trellis, high-tensile steel with Swingarm Mounting Plate
- Rake / Trail: 25.1° / 108 mm
- Tyre - Front: 120/600 R17
- Tyre - Rear: 190/650 R17
- Wheelbase: 1,450 mm
- Ground Clearance: 130 mm
- Seat Height: 830 mm
- Curb Mass: 216 kg
- Fuel Capacity: 17 Litres
- Overall Dimensions (L X W X H): 2,070 x 850 x 1,160 mm
Brakes & Suspension:
- Front Suspension / Wheel Travel: Ø 43 mm inverted fork with rebound and compression damping, spring preload adjustability and top-out springs / 120 mm
- Rear Suspension / Wheel Travel: New Uni-Trak, Öhlins TTX36 gas-charged shock with piggyback reservoir, compression and rebound damping, spring preload adjustability and top-out spring / 135 mm
- Front Brake: Dual Semi-Floating 330 mm Brembo Discs
- Front Caliper: Dual Radial-Mount, Brembo M50 Monobloc Opposed 4-Piston
- Rear Brake: Single 250 mm Disc
- Rear Caliper: Brembo, Opposed 2-Piston
Comparison table for the Kawasaki H2 and H2R
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Specification |
Kawasaki H2 |
Kawasaki H2R |
|
Manufacturer |
Kawasaki Motorcycle & Engine Company |
Kawasaki Motorcycle & Engine Company |
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Parent Company |
Kawasaki Heavy Industries |
Kawasaki Heavy Industries |
|
Production |
2015–present |
2015–present |
|
Class |
Street-legal sport bike (H2) |
Track-only sport bike (H2R) |
|
Engine |
Supercharged (two-speed centrifugal) 998 cc DOHC 4-valve inline-4 |
|
|
Bore / Stroke |
76.0 mm × 55.0 mm (2.99 in × 2.17 in) |
76.0 mm × 55.0 mm (2.99 in × 2.17 in) |
|
Compression Ratio |
8.5:1 (H2) |
8.3:1 (H2R) |
|
Top Speed |
201.95 mph (325 km/h) (H2) |
331–400 km/h (206–249 mph) (H2R) |
|
Power |
H2: (2015-2018) 141.5 kW (189.8 hp) (rear wheel) 150 kW (200 hp) (claimed) @ 11,000 rpm (2019-) 170 kW (228 hp) (claimed) |
H2R: 310 hp (230 kW) @ 14,000 rpm |
|
Torque |
H2: 123.7 N⋅m (91.2 lb⋅ft) (rear wheel) 133.5 N⋅m (98.5 lb⋅ft) (claimed) @ 10,500 rpm |
H2R: 156 N⋅m (115 lb⋅ft) @ 12,500 rpm |
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Transmission |
6-speed |
6-speed |
|
Frame Type |
Steel trellis |
Steel trellis |
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Suspension |
Front: 43 mm telescopic fork, preload-adjustable Rear: Single shock, preload-adjustable |
Front: Fully adjustable KYB telescopic fork with steering damper Rear: single-sided swingarm with monoshock |
|
Brakes |
Front: 2 x 330 mm Brembo disc with radial-mount monoblock calipers Rear: 250 mm Brembo disc with radial-mount caliper |
Front: 2 x 330 mm Brembo disc with radial-mount monoblock calipers Rear: 250 mm Brembo disc with radial-mount caliper |
|
Tires |
H2: Front: 120/70ZR17 Rear: 200/55ZR17 |
H2R: Front: 120/60 R17 racing slicks Rear: 190/65 R17 racing slicks |
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Rake, Trail |
24.5°, 100 mm (4 in) (H2) |
25.1°, 110 mm (4.3 in) (H2R) |
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Wheelbase |
1,450 mm (57.1 in) |
1,450 mm (57.1 in) |
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Dimensions |
L: 2,090 mm (82.1 in) (H2) |
L: 2,090 mm (82.1 in) (H2R) |
|
Seat Height |
32.5 in (830 mm) (H2) |
32.7 in (830 mm) (H2R) |
|
Weight |
240.0 kg (529.0 lb) (wet) |
215.9 kg (476.0 lb) (wet) |
|
Fuel Capacity |
17.03 L (3.75 imp gal; 4.50 US gal) |
17.03 L (3.75 imp gal; 4.50 US gal) |

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