What category is the 2024 Kawasaki Ninja H2 R?

General information
Category	Sport
Model	Kawasaki Ninja H2 R
Year	2024
Engine and Transmission Specifications
Driveline	Sealed chain
Clutch	Wet multi-disc, manual
Transmission type	Chain (final drive)
Gearbox	6-speed
Cooling system	Liquid
Lubrication system	Forced lubrication, wet sump with oil cooler
Ignition	Digital
Fuel control	Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Fuel system	Injection
Valves per Cylinder	4
Bore x Stroke	76.0 x 55.0 mm (3.0 x 2.2 inches)
Compression	8.3:1
Torque	165.0 Nm (16.8 kgf-m or 121.7 ft.lbs) @ 12500 RPM
Power	310.0 HP (226.3 kW) @ 14000 RPM
Engine details	Kawasaki supercharger intake system
Engine type	In-line four, four-stroke
Capacity:	998.0 ccm (60.90 cubic inches)

Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels
Rear brakes	Single disc. Opposed 2-piston calipers, single 250mm disc, KIBS ABS
Diameter	330 mm (13.0 inches)
Front brakes	Double disc. Brembo. Floating discs. Opposed 4-piston caliper
Rear tire	190/65-R17
Front tire	120/70-R17
Rear wheel travel	135 mm (5.3 inches)
Rear Suspension	Uni-Trak, Ã–hlins TTX36 gas-charged shock with piggyback reservoir, compression damping, rebound damping, preload adjustability and top-out spring
Front wheel travel	120 mm (4.7 inches)
Front Suspension	43 mm inverted fork with rebound and compression damping, spring preload adjustability and top-out springs
Trail	108 mm (4.3 inches)
Rake (fork angle)	25.1°
Frame type	Trellis, high-tensile steel with Swingarm Mounting Plate
Physical measures and capacities
Fuel capacity	17.00 litres (4.49 US gallons)
Wheelbase	1450 mm (57.1 inches)
Ground clearance	130 mm (5.1 inches)
Overall width	850 mm (33.5 inches)
Overall length	2070 mm (81.5 inches)
Overall height	1160 mm (45.7 inches)
Seat height	830 mm (32.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc	216.1 kg (476.3 pounds)

Other specs
Maintenance	Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay
Modifications compared to previous model	New Brembo StylemaÂ® monobloc calipers
Factory warranty	12 Months
Starter	Electric
Color options	Mirror Coated Matte Spark Black

Performance Profile & Rider Fit

321.5 hp

Peak Power

2.5s

0-60 mph

Best For

Track100%

City20%

Cornering85%

Daily Riding15%

Touring15%

Passenger5%

Rider Profile

Best For	This machine is built exclusively for expert-level and professional riders with extensive track experience and supercharged-power management skills.
Purpose	It exists purely as a closed-course track weapon designed to deliver record-shattering acceleration and top speed, not as a street-legal motorcycle.
Rider Fit	Riders need excellent physical fitness, strong core and arm strength, and high tolerance for aggressive, committed riding positions under extreme g-forces.
Character	It rewards fearless, precise, and disciplined riders who crave the raw intensity of supercharged four-cylinder power and razor-sharp track handling.
Not Ideal For	It is completely unsuitable for beginners, commuters, passengers, or anyone seeking comfort, practicality, or everyday road usability.

Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.

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At 830mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with balls of both feet on the 2024 Kawasaki Ninja H2 R, with a cramped knee angle of around 75 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Data quality: measured. Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated (a typical street-bike rule of thumb - stiffer or softer suspension will vary). This is an approximation from category-typical geometry and generic body proportions, not a measurement of this specific bike or you - sit on it before you buy.

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