The upcoming 2027 Kawasaki Ninja H2R is expected to push the boundaries of track-only motorcycle performance even further, reinforcing its status as the most extreme machine ever produced by Kawasaki. Staying true to its supercharged 998cc inline-four DNA, the 2027 H2R is rumored to feature refined forced-induction tuning for sharper throttle response and improved thermal efficiency, potentially unlocking marginal gains beyond its already jaw-dropping power figures. Kawasaki is also likely to enhance aerodynamics with further-developed carbon-fiber winglets and bodywork shaped using advanced CFD and wind-tunnel testing to improve stability at ultra-high speeds. Updates to the electronics package—possibly including a next-generation IMU, smarter traction-control algorithms, and more customizable track data logging—should make the H2R’s ferocious performance more controllable for elite riders. Finished in its signature mirror-coated black and built in extremely limited numbers, the 2027 Ninja H2R is expected to remain a no-compromise, closed-course hyperbike designed purely to showcase Kawasaki’s engineering supremacy.
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Brand |
Kawasaki |
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Model |
NINJA H2R 2027 |
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Status |
Coming soon |
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Release Date |
2027 |
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Type |
Heavy Bike |
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Colors |
TBC |
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Chassis |
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Front Suspension / Wheel Travel |
43mm inverted Kayaba AOS-II fork with adjustable rebound and compression damping, spring preload adjustability and top-out springs/4.7 in |
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Rear Suspension / Wheel Travel |
Uni-Trak, Ohlins TTX36 gas-charged shock with piggyback reservoir, 30-way compression and rebound damping adjustability, 16-way spring preload adjustability, and top-outspring/5.3 in |
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Front Tire |
120/60-17 V01F slick |
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Rear Tire |
190/65-17 V01R slick |
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Front Brakes |
Dual 330mm semi-floating discs with dual radial-mount, opposed 4-piston Brembo M50 Monobloc calipers, Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock Brake System (KIBS) |
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Rear Brakes |
Single 250mm disc with opposed 2-piston caliper, Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock Brake System (KIBS) |
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Performance |
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Engine |
4-stroke, in-line 4-cylinder, DOHC, 16-valve, liquid-cooled |
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Displacement |
998cc |
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Bore x Stroke |
76.0 x 55.0mm |
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Compression Ratio |
8.3:1 |
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Fuel System |
DFI with 50mm throttle bodies (4) with dual injection; Kawasaki Supercharger |
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Ignition |
TCBI with Digital Advance |
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Transmission |
6-speed, return shift, dog-ring |
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Final Drive |
Sealed chain |
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Electronic Rider Aids |
Economical Riding Indicator, Kawasaki Cornering Management Function (KCMF), Kawasaki TRaction Control (KTRC), Kawasaki Launch Control Mode (KLCM), IMU-Enhanced Chassis Orientation Awareness, Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock Brake System (KIBS), Kawasaki Engine Brake Control (KEBC), Kawasaki Quick Shifter (KQS) (upshift & downshift), Ohlins Electronic Steering Damper |
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Maximum Torque |
121.5 lb-ft @ 12,500 rpm |
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Maximum Horsepower |
322 hp @ 14,000 rpm |
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DIMENSIONS |
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Frame Type |
Trellis, high-tensile steel, with swingarm mounting plate |
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Trail |
4.3 in |
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Overall Length |
81.5 in |
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Overall Width |
33.5 in |
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Overall Height |
45.7 in |
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Ground Clearance |
5.1 in |
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Seat Height |
32.7 in |
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Curb Weight |
476.3 lb |
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Fuel Capacity |
4.5 gal |
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Wheelbase |
57.1 in |
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Features |
Supercharged engine, Carbon fiber aerodynamic downforce generating devices, Highly Durable Paint |
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