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Kawasaki Ninja H2R vs Kawasaki Z650

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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Kawasaki Ninja H2R

Kawasaki Ninja H2R

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 998 cc
  • 310 PS
  • 216 kg

Supercharged and track-only: it cannot be registered for the road

Kawasaki Z650Earlier version in photo

Kawasaki Z650

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 649 cc
  • 68 PS
  • 188 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Kawasaki Ninja H2R4
  2. Kawasaki Z6502
  • Most powerKawasaki Ninja H2R310 PS
  • Most pulling powerKawasaki Ninja H2R165 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Kawasaki Ninja H2R1435 PS/t
  • LightestKawasaki Z650188 kg
  • Highest top speedKawasaki Ninja H2R400 km/h
  • Lowest seatKawasaki Z650790 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Power

Kawasaki Ninja H2R310 PS
Kawasaki Z65068 PS

Torque

Kawasaki Ninja H2R165 Nm
Kawasaki Z65064 Nm

Power to weight

Kawasaki Ninja H2R1,435 PS/t
Kawasaki Z650362 PS/t

Engine size

Kawasaki Ninja H2R998 cc
Kawasaki Z650649 cc

Top speed

Kawasaki Ninja H2R400 km/h
Kawasaki Z650200 km/h

Weight

Kawasaki Ninja H2R216 kg
Kawasaki Z650188 kg

Seat height

Kawasaki Ninja H2R830 mm
Kawasaki Z650790 mm

Ground clearance

Kawasaki Ninja H2R130 mm
Kawasaki Z650130 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKawasaki Ninja H2RKawasaki Z650
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandKawasaki · JapanKawasaki · Japan
Type of bikeSportsStreet
Petrol tank17 L15 L
Engine and performance
Engine size998 cc649 cc
Cylinders42
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power310 PS @ 14,000 rpm68 PS @ 8,000 rpm
Torque165 Nm @ 12,500 rpm64 Nm @ 6,700 rpm
Power to weight1435 PS / tonne362 PS / tonne
Top speed400 km/h200 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight216 kg (with fluids)188 kg (with fluids)
Seat height830 mm790 mm
Ground clearance130 mm130 mm
Wheelbase1,450 mm1,410 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Brembo Stylema 330 ×2 / Disc 250Disc 300 ×2 / Disc 220
ABS—Both wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/600 R17 slick / 190/650 R17 slick120/70-17 / 160/60-17

Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Kawasaki Ninja H2R or Kawasaki Z650?

Kawasaki Ninja H2R makes 310 PS @ 14,000 rpm; Kawasaki Z650 makes 68 PS @ 8,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Kawasaki Ninja H2R or Kawasaki Z650?

Kawasaki Z650 weighs about 188 kg and Kawasaki Ninja H2R about 216 kg, so Kawasaki Z650 is easier to push and park.

Kawasaki Ninja H2R or Kawasaki Z650: which should I buy?

Buy Kawasaki Ninja H2R if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Kawasaki Z650 if lightest, lowest seat matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.

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Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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