Overview
The 2025 Kawasaki Ninja H2R is a track-only hypersport motorcycle that pushes the boundaries of performance and technology. It features a supercharged 998cc inline-four engine that delivers an astounding 321.5 horsepower at 14,000 rpm and 121.5 lb-ft of torque at 12,500 rpm. This engine is paired with a six-speed dog-ring transmission and a sealed chain final drive. The Ninja H2R is equipped with a host of electronic rider aids, including Kawasaki Traction Control (KTRC), Kawasaki Launch Control Mode (KLCM), and Kawasaki Engine Brake Control (KEBC). It also features a carbon fiber aerodynamic fairing that generates significant downforce at high speeds.
Brand |
Kawasaki |
Model |
NINJA H2R 2025 |
Status |
Available |
Release Date |
2024 |
Type |
Heavy Bike |
Chassis |
|
Front Suspension / Wheel Travel |
43mm inverted fork with adjustable rebound and compression damping, spring preload adjustability and top-out springs/4.7 in |
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 |
Front Tire |
120/60-17 V01F slick |
Rear Tire |
190/65-17 V01R slick |
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) |
Rear Brakes |
Single 250mm disc with opposed 2-piston caliper, Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock Brake System (KIBS) |
Performance |
|
Engine |
4-stroke, in-line 4-cylinder, DOHC, 16-valve, liquid-cooled |
Displacement |
998cc |
Bore x Stroke |
76.0 x 55.0mm |
Compression Ratio |
8.3:1 |
Fuel System |
DFI with 50mm throttle bodies (4) with dual injection; Kawasaki Supercharger |
Ignition |
TCBI with Digital Advance |
Transmission |
6-speed, return shift, dog-ring |
Final Drive |
Sealed chain |
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 |
Maximum Torque |
121.5 lb-ft @ 12,500 rpm |
Maximum Horsepower |
321.5 hp @ 14,000 rpm |
DIMENSIONS |
|
Frame Type |
Trellis, high-tensile steel, with swingarm mounting plate |
Trail |
4.3 in |
Overall Length |
81.5 in |
Overall Width |
33.5 in |
Overall Height |
45.7 in |
Ground Clearance |
5.1 in |
Seat Height |
32.7 in |
Curb Weight |
476.3 lb |
Fuel Capacity |
4.5 gal |
Wheelbase |
57.1 in |
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