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Kawasaki Ninja H2R vs Suzuki V-Strom 800DE

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

Suzuki V-Strom 800DESimilar version in photo

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 776 cc
  • 84.3 PS
  • 230 kg

Photo shows the road-going V-Strom 800 SE

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Kawasaki Ninja H2R6
  2. Suzuki V-Strom 800DE1
  • Most powerKawasaki Ninja H2R310 PS
  • Most pulling powerKawasaki Ninja H2R165 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Kawasaki Ninja H2R1435 PS/t
  • LightestKawasaki Ninja H2R216 kg
  • Highest top speedKawasaki Ninja H2R400 km/h
  • Lowest seatKawasaki Ninja H2R830 mm
  • Most ground clearanceSuzuki V-Strom 800DE220 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Kawasaki Ninja H2R310 PS
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE84.3 PS

Torque

Kawasaki Ninja H2R165 Nm
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE78 Nm

Power to weight

Kawasaki Ninja H2R1,435 PS/t
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE367 PS/t

Engine size

Kawasaki Ninja H2R998 cc
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE776 cc

Top speed

Kawasaki Ninja H2R400 km/h
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE200 km/h

Weight

Kawasaki Ninja H2R216 kg
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE230 kg

Seat height

Kawasaki Ninja H2R830 mm
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE855 mm

Ground clearance

Kawasaki Ninja H2R130 mm
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE220 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKawasaki Ninja H2RSuzuki V-Strom 800DE
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandKawasaki · JapanSuzuki · Japan
Type of bikeSportsAdventure
Petrol tank17 L20 L
Engine and performance
Engine size998 cc776 cc
Cylinders42
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power310 PS @ 14,000 rpm84.3 PS @ 8,500 rpm
Torque165 Nm @ 12,500 rpm78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm
Power to weight1435 PS / tonne367 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)230 kg (with fluids)
Seat height830 mm855 mm
Ground clearance130 mm220 mm
Wheelbase1,450 mm1,570 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Brembo Stylema 330 ×2 / Disc 250Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 260
ABS—Both wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/600 R17 slick / 190/650 R17 slick90/90-21 / 150/70-17

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 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE?

Kawasaki Ninja H2R makes 310 PS @ 14,000 rpm; Suzuki V-Strom 800DE makes 84.3 PS @ 8,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, Kawasaki Ninja H2R or Suzuki V-Strom 800DE?

Kawasaki Ninja H2R weighs about 216 kg and Suzuki V-Strom 800DE about 230 kg, so Kawasaki Ninja H2R is easier to push and park.

Kawasaki Ninja H2R or Suzuki V-Strom 800DE: which should I buy?

Buy Kawasaki Ninja H2R if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Suzuki V-Strom 800DE if most ground clearance 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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