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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

Öhlins TTX36 Rear Suspension

Dog-ring Transmission

Cylinder Head

Hydraulic Clutch & Back-torque Limiter

Power Unit Designed to Withstand 300 PS Output

Bank angle display

Rider experience

Engine: 998cc, liquid-cooled inline 4-cylinder DOHC; 4-valves per cylinder

Power:  198 HP

Bore x Stroke: 79.0mm x 50.9mm

Fuel System: Fuel injection with YCC-T and YCC-I

Transmission: 6-speed; wet multiplate assist and slipper clutch

Seat Height: 33.7 inches (855 mm)

Wet Weight: 443 lbs (201 kg)

Torque: 83 lb-ft

Revered as one of the greatest motorcycles of all time, the Yamaha R1 has been dominating the track and the roads for well over 20+ years until this point. After a major overhaul back in 2020, the newest generation of R1 continues to storm on into the sunset with very minor changes in the last 2 years; this year included.

2020 brought a new era of next-generation R-Series styling derived from their highly successful MotoGP models. It also brought major updates to the engine, electronic assists, braking, and suspension system. Fast forward a year into 2021, Yamaha came back to slightly re-imagine the emissions system thanks to Euro 5 regulations.

For the 2022 model year, however, the Japanese OEM has included a very special livery that spans their entire R-Series of motorcycles. With so many OEMs celebrating major milestones in their long motorcycle history, it was only a matter of time for Yamaha to hit its next major marker. To celebrate 60 years of Yamaha’s passion for racing, they have decided to offer a “World GP 60th Anniversary Edition” of the R3, R7, and R1. Gold rims, gold forks, special emblems, black levers, and a very historically important Redline chain-block livery give this edition of the 2022 R1 a very special aesthetic.

The R1 comes complete with a 998 inline-four mill capable of an astounding 198 horsepower and 83 lb-ft of torque. The rider safety systems that help manage this beast-of-an-engine got an update last year, meaning that the anti-wheelie, anti-skid- and stability control systems have all-new maps applied that have been carried over to 2022.

The CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP’s front brake discs are 330mm in diameter to improve braking force. The bike features Brembo Stylema front calipers while the rear caliper is the same as the Brembo used for RC213V-S. Even the brake master cylinders and front-brake levers are supplied by Brembo, offering comprehensive braking performance.

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