At the heart of the 2020 Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX SE sport motorcycle, Kawasaki utilizes a 998 cc (60.9 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke layout. 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 9,500 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 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (9,500 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 SE measures 256 kg (564 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.78 HP/kg (1.28 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 19-liter (5 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 5.99 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 317 km (197 miles) between fill-ups.
Within MotoLibrary's Kawasaki archive, this model family spans 7 indexed model years from 2018 to 2025, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
200.4 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.78 HP/kg (1.28 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
9,500–11,000 rpm
Theoretical Range
~317 km (197 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) @ 9500 RPM
Compression11.2:1
Bore x Stroke76.0 x 55.0 mm (3.0 x 2.2 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. Ø 40 mm x 4 with dual injection
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionDigital
LubricationForced lubrication, wet sump with oil cooler
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet multi-disc, manual
DrivelineSealed chain
Performance
Fuel Consumption5.99 litres/100 km (16.7 km/l or 39.27 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases139.0 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 Suspension43 mm inverted fork with rebound and compression damping, spring preload adjustability and top-out springs
Front Travel119 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear SuspensionNew Uni-Trak, gas-charged shock with piggyback reservoir, compression damping, rebound damping, remote spring preload adjustability and top-out spring
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. ABS.
Front Brake Ø330 mm (13.0 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc. 2-piston. ABS.
Rear Brake Ø250 mm (9.8 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl.256.0 kg (564.4 pounds)
Seat Height835 mm (32.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Height1205 mm (47.4 inches)
Overall Length2136 mm (84.1 inches)
Overall Width775 mm (30.5 inches)
Fuel Capacity19.00 litres (5.02 US gallons)
Other
StarterElectric
Color OptionsMetallic Graphite Grey/Metallic Diablo Black/Emerald Blazed Green
LightAll LED lighting
Warranty12 month Limited Warranty
Notes
Kawasaki Cornering Management Function (KCMF), Kawasaki Traction Control (KTRC), Kawasaki Launch Control Mode (KLCM), Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock Brake System (KIBS).
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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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