Positioned in Kawasaki's sport motorcycle lineup, the 2019 Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX SE relies on a 998 cc (60.9 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 228 HP (166.4 kW) at 11,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 141.7 Nm (104.5 lb-ft) at 11,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through chain final drive. With a specific output of 228.5 HP per liter and a 500 rpm working window between peak torque (11,000 rpm) and peak power (11,500 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 SE measures 238.1 kg (525 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.96 HP/kg (1.04 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 825 mm (32.5 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,455 mm (57.3 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 17-liter (4.5 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 8.53 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 199 km (124 miles) between fill-ups.
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Specific Output
228.5 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.96 HP/kg (1.04 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
11,000–11,500 rpm
Theoretical Range
~199 km (124 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
Power228.0 HP (166.4 kW)) @ 11500 RPM
Torque141.7 Nm (14.4 kgf-m or 104.5 ft.lbs) @ 11000 RPM
Compression8.5:1
Bore x Stroke76.0 x 55.0 mm (3.0 x 2.2 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionDigital
LubricationForced lubrication, wet sump
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Final DriveChain (final drive)
DrivelineSealed chain
Performance
Fuel Consumption8.53 litres/100 km (11.7 km/l or 27.58 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases197.9 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Frame TypeTrellis, high tensile steel
Rake27.0°
Trail103 mm (4.1 inches)
Front Suspension43 mm inverted fork with rebound and compression damping, spring preload adjustability and top-out springs
Front Travel119 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear SuspensionNi-Trak, Öhlins TTX36 gas-charged shock with piggyback reservoir, compression damping, rebound damping, preload adjustability and top-out spring
Rear Travel135 mm (5.3 inches)
Wheelbase1455 mm (57.3 inches)
Ground Clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre200/55-ZR17
Front BrakesDouble disc
Front Brake Ø330 mm (13.0 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Rear Brake Ø250 mm (9.8 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl.238.1 kg (524.8 pounds)
Seat Height825 mm (32.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Suspension
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