Kawasaki

NINJA H2®R

By Rider - September 27, 2022


 Specifications

Engine: 998cc liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC 16-valve in-line four

Power: 326 hp @ 14500 rpm (with Ram Air)

Torque: 121.7 lb-ft @ 12500 rpm

Dry Weight: 476.3 lbs (216 kg)

Seat Height: 32.7 inches (830 mm)

Bore x Stroke: 76.0 x 55.0mm

Fuel System: DFI® with 50mm throttle bodies (4) with dual injection ; Kawasaki Supercharger

Starter: Electric

Clutch: Wet multi-disc, manual

Transmission: 6-speed, return, dog-ring

Final Drive: Sealed chain

Fuel Tank Capacity:4.5 gal



Small Description

Some Kawasaki Ninjas (like the 400) are widely regarded as beginner sport bikes—but the Ninja H2R is no such beast. Make no mistake: the H2R has always been a mean, track-only machine, and that hasn’t changed one bit for the 2022 Kawasaki lineup.
The major Japanese bike brands all have a reputation for making killer track bikes, but Kawasaki has done everything in their power to push the envelope with the H2R—which is so streamlined that it doesn’t even have mirrors, turn signals, or headlights. What it does have is a 998cc in-line four supercharged engine, which produces 326 HP and 121.7 lb-ft at 12500 rpm, giving the bike a top speed of approximately 400 km/h. Let us reiterate that this is not a bike for beginners.

There aren’t any major changes to the H2R from last year’s model. It’s the same bike, only it costs a thousand dollars more because it’s a year newer. But hey—why mess with perfection? All the premium rider aids from the previous version (like engine brake control, cornering management function, launch control mode, a quick shifter, traction control, and more) are still here, ensuring the H2R remains a more-or-less untouchable race-day weapon.

Competitors for this monster are pretty scarce—you’ve got the Ducati Panigale V4R, the Honda CB1000R, and the BMW M 1000 RR. But for those craving sheer horsepower, the Ninja has the edge.

The bike is available in just one color option: Mirror Coated Matte Spark Black

The 2022 Kawasaki Ninja H2 R starts at $56,500 USD / $62,700 CAD.




TOP FEATURES


Brembo Brakes


A pair of massive Ãļ330 mm Brembo semi-floating discs with a thickness of t5.5 mm deliver superb braking force.





Single-sided Swingarm

Having a single-sided swingarm allows the exhaust silencer to be mounted closer to the bike centerline, ensuring a high bank angle for sporty cornering.




Oil Jets

In the interest of keeping the engine compact and simple, a single lubrication system provides cooling oil for the engine components, supercharger and transmission.




Electronic Throttle Valves

Kawasaki’s fully electronic throttle actuation system enables the ECU to control the volume of both the fuel (via fuel injectors) and the air (via throttle valves) delivered to the engine. Ideal fuel injection and throttle valve position results in smooth, natural engine response and the ideal engine output. The system also makes a significant contribution to reduced emissions.


Öhlins TTX36 Rear Suspension

The addition of Öhlins’ highly acclaimed TTX shock offers numerous rider benefits:
- Increased rear stability
- excellent damping and increased riding comfort




Dog-ring Transmission

To facilitate smooth, quick shifting, a dog-ring type transmission was selected. This is the kind of transmission commonly found in MotoGP or Formula 1, and was developed with feedback from the Kawasaki Racing Team.




Cylinder Head

A number of considerations were given to the cylinder head design to ensure the cooling performance needed for the supercharged engine. The large coolant passageways result in the ideal cooling for the combustion chamber.




Hydraulic Clutch & Back-torque Limiter

A high-quality hydraulic clutch offers less maintenance, ensuring the initial touch condition can be maintained. And with Brembo components, superb linearity and smooth actuation are also benefits.







Power Unit Designed to Withstand 300 PS Output

Despite it’s familiar In-Line Four configuration, the Ninja H2R power unit is loaded with technology developed specifically for this supercharged engine: some new, others with know-how from the Kawasaki Group.





Bank angle display

New instrument features include bank angle display and max bank angle recording function (possible thanks to the addition of the Inertial Measurement Unit)






Rider experience















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