Built around Kawasaki's sport touring motorcycle platform, the 2023 Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX Performance pairs a 998 cc (60.9 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 200 HP (146 kW) at 11,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 137.3 Nm (101.3 lb-ft) at 8,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 200.4 HP per liter and a 2,500 rpm working window between peak torque (8,500 rpm) and peak power (11,000 rpm), the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.
On the scales, the Ninja H2 SX Performance measures 266 kg (586 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.75 HP/kg (1.33 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 835 mm (32.9 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,481 mm (58.3 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 18.93-liter (5 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 5.4 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 351 km (218 miles) between fill-ups.
Specific Output
200.4 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.75 HP/kg (1.33 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
8,500–11,000 rpm
Theoretical Range
~351 km (218 mi)
Engine
Displacement998.0 ccm (60.90 cubic inches)
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke
Engine DetailsLiquid-cooled, 4-stroke In-Line Four with Supercharger
Power200.0 HP (146.0 kW)) @ 11000 RPM
Torque137.3 Nm (14.0 kgf-m or 101.3 ft.lbs) @ 8500 RPM
Compression11.2:1
Bore x Stroke76.0 x 55.0 mm (3.0 x 2.2 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. DFI® with 40mm throttle bodies (4) with dual injection
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionDigital
LubricationForced lubrication, wet sump
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet multi-disc, manual
DrivelineSealed chain
Performance
Fuel Consumption5.40 litres/100 km (18.5 km/l or 43.56 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases125.3 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Frame TypeTrellis, high-tensile steel with Swingarm Mounting Plate
Rake24.7°
Trail103 mm (4.1 inches)
Front Suspension43mm inverted fork with KECS-controlled rebound and compression damping, manual spring preload adjustability and top-out springs
Front Travel119 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear SuspensionUni-Trak®, BFRC gas charged shock with piggyback reservoir, KECS-controlled compression and rebound damping electronically-adjustable spring preload
Rear Travel140 mm (5.5 inches)
Wheelbase1481 mm (58.3 inches)
Ground Clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre190/55-ZR17
Front BrakesDouble disc. Floating discs. 4-piston caliper. ABS.
Front Brake Ø320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc. 2-piston caliper. ABS.
Rear Brake Ø250 mm (9.8 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl.266.0 kg (586.4 pounds)
Seat Height835 mm (32.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Height1260 mm (49.6 inches)
Overall Length2174 mm (85.6 inches)
Overall Width790 mm (31.1 inches)
Fuel Capacity18.93 litres (5.00 US gallons)
Other
StarterElectric
Color OptionsMetallic Diablo Black
Instruments6.5´ Full-Color TFT Instrumentation
LightAll LED lighting
Warranty12 month Limited Warranty
Notes
Windscreen. Kawasaki Cornering Management Function (KCMF), Kawasaki Traction Control (KTRC), Kawasaki Launch Control Mode (KLCM), Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock Brake System (KIBS), Auto Hi Beam, Blind-Spot Detection, Vehicle Hold Assist.
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Seat Height
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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