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2024Kawasaki Ninja H2 Carbon
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The 2024 Kawasaki Ninja H2 Carbon is a street-legal supercharged hyperbike with a carbon-fibre upper cowl. Its liquid-cooled 998cc inline four makes 228 hp at 11,500 rpm and 142.2 Nm through a six-speed gearbox. A Bosch IMU, traction control, ABS, an 825 mm seat and a 17-litre tank are standard, at 237.7 kg wet.
- Capacity
- 998.0 ccm
- Engine
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Dry weight
- 218.0 kg
- Seat height
- 825 mm
- Power
- 228.0 HP (170.0 kW) @ 11000 RPM
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built primarily for high-speed thrills, top-end acceleration, and track-day bragging rights rather than practical transportation.
- Built for
- A statement machine for adrenaline seekers and horsepower obsessives who want cutting-edge engineering, exclusivity, and visceral speed above all else.
- Not ideal for
- This is not suited for new riders, commuters seeking comfort, or anyone wanting a relaxed, practical, or passenger-friendly ride.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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Worked out in your browser - nothing is sent to usBased on the maker's published fuel consumption and tank size. Real-world figures depend on how and where you ride, and the last litres of a tank are reserve. Prices shown greyed are examples - type your own.
Engine
- Capacity
- 998.0 ccm
- Power
- 228.0 HP (170.0 kW) @ 11000 RPM
- CO2 Emissions
- 198 CO2 g/km
- Torque
- 141.7 Nm (14.4 kgf-m) @ 11000 RPM
- Engine type
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Fuel consumption
- 8.50 litres/100 km (11.8 km/l)
- Power/weight ratio
- 1.0459 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 76.0 x 55.0 mm
- Compression
- 8.5:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- Digital
- 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
- 2.60 seconds
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1455 mm
- Overall length
- 2085 mm
- Overall width
- 770 mm
- Overall height
- 1125 mm
- Seat height
- 825 mm
- Dry weight
- 218.0 kg
- Wet weight
- 237.7 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 17.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- 130 mm
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Trellis, high-tensile steel with swingarm mounting plate
- Front suspension
- 43 mm inverted fork with rebound and compression damping, spring preload adjustability and top-out springs
- Rear suspension
- Uni-Trak, Öhlins TTX36 gas-charged shock with piggyback reservoir, compression damping, rebound damping, preload adjustability and top-out spring
- Front wheel travel
- 119 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 135 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 24.5°
- Trail
- 103 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Double disc. Dual radial-mount, opposed 4-piston Brembo Stylema® calipers, dual semi-floating disc. ABS.
- Front brakes diameter
- 330 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. Opposed 2-piston calipers, single disc. ABS.
- Rear brakes diameter
- 250 mm
- ABS
- Yes
- Front tyre
- 120/70-ZR17
- Rear tyre
- 200/55-ZR17
Other
- Color options
- Mirror Coated Matte Spark Black/Candy Flat Blazed Green
- Warranty
- 12
- Comments
- Street legal. Small windscreen. Bosch IMU with Kawasaki's dynamic modeling software, Kawasaki Traction Control (KTRC), Kawasaki Launch Control Mode (KLCM), Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock Brake System (KIBS). Smartphone Connectivity.
Specs last verified against published sources: .
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 2017 | 2020 | 2022 | 2024 | 2025 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 998 cc | 998 cc | 998 cc | 998 cc | 998 cc | 998 cc |
| Dry weight | 218 kg | 218 kg | 218 kg | 218 kg | 218 kg | 218 kg |
| Seat height | 825 mm | 825 mm | 825 mm | 825 mm | 826 mm | 825 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 17 L | 17 L | 17 L | 17 L | 17 L | 17 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
Rider Reviews
Common questions
What is the engine size of the Kawasaki Ninja H2 Carbon?
The 2024 Kawasaki Ninja H2 Carbon has a Capacity of 998.0 ccm (60.90 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Kawasaki Ninja H2 Carbon have?
The 2024 Kawasaki Ninja H2 Carbon has a Power of 228.0 HP (170.0 kW) @ 11000 RPM.
How many gears does the Kawasaki Ninja H2 Carbon have?
The 2024 Kawasaki Ninja H2 Carbon has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the Kawasaki Ninja H2 Carbon?
The 2024 Kawasaki Ninja H2 Carbon has a Torque of 141.7 Nm (14.4 kgf-m or 104.5 ft.lbs) @ 11000 RPM.
How much does the Kawasaki Ninja H2 Carbon weigh?
The 2024 Kawasaki Ninja H2 Carbon has a Dry weight of 218.0 kg (480.6 pounds).
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