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Kawasaki Ninja H2R vs Triumph Speed 400

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

Triumph Speed 400

Triumph Speed 400

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 398 cc
  • 40 PS
  • ~30 km/l
  • 170 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Kawasaki Ninja H2R4
  2. Triumph Speed 4003
  • Most powerKawasaki Ninja H2R310 PS
  • Most pulling powerKawasaki Ninja H2R165 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Kawasaki Ninja H2R1435 PS/t
  • LightestTriumph Speed 400170 kg
  • Highest top speedKawasaki Ninja H2R400 km/h
  • Lowest seatTriumph Speed 400790 mm
  • Most ground clearanceTriumph Speed 400158 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Kawasaki Ninja H2R310 PS
Triumph Speed 40040 PS

Torque

Kawasaki Ninja H2R165 Nm
Triumph Speed 40037.5 Nm

Power to weight

Kawasaki Ninja H2R1,435 PS/t
Triumph Speed 400235 PS/t

Engine size

Kawasaki Ninja H2R998 cc
Triumph Speed 400398 cc

Top speed

Kawasaki Ninja H2R400 km/h
Triumph Speed 400170 km/h

Weight

Kawasaki Ninja H2R216 kg
Triumph Speed 400170 kg

Seat height

Kawasaki Ninja H2R830 mm
Triumph Speed 400790 mm

Ground clearance

Kawasaki Ninja H2R130 mm
Triumph Speed 400158 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKawasaki Ninja H2RTriumph Speed 400
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandKawasaki · JapanTriumph · United Kingdom
Type of bikeSportsClassic
Fuel average—~30 km/l
Petrol tank17 L13 L
On a full tank—~390 km
Engine and performance
Engine size998 cc398 cc
Cylinders41
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power310 PS @ 14,000 rpm40 PS @ 8,000 rpm
Torque165 Nm @ 12,500 rpm37.5 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Power to weight1435 PS / tonne235 PS / tonne
Top speed400 km/h170 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight216 kg (with fluids)170 kg (with fluids)
Seat height830 mm790 mm
Ground clearance130 mm158 mm
Wheelbase1,450 mm1,377 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Brembo Stylema 330 ×2 / Disc 250Disc 300 / Disc 230
ABS—Both wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/600 R17 slick / 190/650 R17 slick110/70-17 / 150/60-17
Suspension (front / back)—43 mm upside-down fork / Monoshock

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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  • Triumph Speed 400—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Kawasaki Ninja H2R or Triumph Speed 400?

Kawasaki Ninja H2R makes 310 PS @ 14,000 rpm; Triumph Speed 400 makes 40 PS @ 8,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Kawasaki Ninja H2R or Triumph Speed 400?

Triumph Speed 400 weighs about 170 kg and Kawasaki Ninja H2R about 216 kg, so Triumph Speed 400 is easier to push and park.

Kawasaki Ninja H2R or Triumph Speed 400: which should I buy?

Buy Kawasaki Ninja H2R if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Triumph Speed 400 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.