2024Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX SE

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The 2024 Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX SE is a supercharged sport-tourer designed for riders seeking exhilarating performance with practical comfort. Its 998cc inline-four engine delivers 197 horsepower through Kawasaki's signature supercharger technology, making it best known for combining high-speed capability with sport-touring versatility. Ideal for experienced riders who demand thrilling acceleration and highway-ready features.

Capacity: 998.0 ccm
Engine: In-line four, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Wet weight: 268.0 kg
Seat height: 835 mm
Power: 197.0 HP (143.8 kW) @ 11000 RPM

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How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail10%

Cornering85%

City riding62%

Daily riding78%

Touring94%

Two-up88%

Track75%

Best for: Built for high-speed sport touring, devouring highway miles and mountain roads with equal ease.
Built for: A brutally fast, electronically sophisticated grand tourer that blends supercharged sportbike thrills with long-distance comfort and rider aids.
Not ideal for: Not for beginners, budget-focused buyers, or anyone wanting a light, off-road capable machine.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

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Units

At 835mm, 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 SX SE, with a cramped knee angle of around 75 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 998.0 ccm
Power: 197.0 HP (143.8 kW) @ 11000 RPM
CO2 Emissions: 146 CO2 g/km
EPA Certificate No.: RKAXC.998AAL-011
EPA Est. Fuel Consumption: 6.22 L/100km (37.8 US mpg)
EPA CO Emissions: 0.3 CO g/km
Torque: 137.0 Nm (14.0 kgf-m) @ 11500 RPM
Engine type: In-line four, four-stroke
Fuel consumption: 6.00 litres/100 km (16.7 km/l)
Power/weight ratio: 0.7351 HP/kg (wet)
Bore x stroke: 76.0 x 55.0 mm
Compression: 11.2:1
Cooling system: Liquid
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric
Ignition: Digital
Aspiration: Supercharged
Valves per cylinder: 4
Lubrication system: Forced lubrication, wet sump with oil cooler

Transmission

Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Chain
Clutch: Wet multi-disc, manual

Performance

0-60 mph: 3.00 seconds
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph): 3.10 seconds

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1481 mm
Overall length: 2174 mm
Overall width: 775 mm
Overall height: 1205 mm
Seat height: 835 mm
Wet weight: 268.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 19.00 litres
Ground clearance: 130 mm
Dry weight: Not on record - add it

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Trellis, high-tensile steel with Swingarm Mounting Plate
Front suspension: 43mm inverted fork with KECS-controlled rebound and compression damping, manual spring preload adjustability and top-out springs/
Rear suspension: Uni-Trak®, BFRC gas charged shock with piggyback reservoir, KECS-controlled compression and rebound damping electronically-adjustable spring preload
Front wheel travel: 119 mm
Rear wheel travel: 140 mm
Rake (fork angle): 24.7°
Trail: 103 mm

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Double disc. Brembo. Floating discs. 4-piston. ABS.
Front brakes diameter: 320 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc. 2-piston. ABS.
Rear brakes diameter: 250 mm
ABS: Yes
Front tyre: 120/70-ZR17
Rear tyre: 190/55-ZR17

Other

Color options: Emerald Blazed Green/Metallic Diablo Black/Metallic Graphite Gray
Warranty: 12
Comments: Advanced Rider Assist System. Blind spot monitoring. Forward collision warnings. Tire Pressure Monitoring System. Grip heaters.
Fuel Tank Material: Metal

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