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Kawasaki Ninja H2R vs Yamaha FZ-S

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

Yamaha FZ-SEarlier version in photo

Yamaha FZ-S

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 149 cc
  • 12.4 PS
  • ~45 km/l
  • 136 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Kawasaki Ninja H2R4
  2. Yamaha FZ-S3
  • Most powerKawasaki Ninja H2R310 PS
  • Most pulling powerKawasaki Ninja H2R165 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Kawasaki Ninja H2R1435 PS/t
  • LightestYamaha FZ-S136 kg
  • Highest top speedKawasaki Ninja H2R400 km/h
  • Lowest seatYamaha FZ-S790 mm
  • Most ground clearanceYamaha FZ-S165 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Kawasaki Ninja H2R310 PS
Yamaha FZ-S12.4 PS

Torque

Kawasaki Ninja H2R165 Nm
Yamaha FZ-S13.3 Nm

Power to weight

Kawasaki Ninja H2R1,435 PS/t
Yamaha FZ-S91 PS/t

Engine size

Kawasaki Ninja H2R998 cc
Yamaha FZ-S149 cc

Top speed

Kawasaki Ninja H2R400 km/h
Yamaha FZ-S115 km/h

Weight

Kawasaki Ninja H2R216 kg
Yamaha FZ-S136 kg

Seat height

Kawasaki Ninja H2R830 mm
Yamaha FZ-S790 mm

Ground clearance

Kawasaki Ninja H2R130 mm
Yamaha FZ-S165 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKawasaki Ninja H2RYamaha FZ-S
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandKawasaki · JapanYamaha · Japan
Type of bikeSportsStreet
Fuel average—~45 km/l
Petrol tank17 L13 L
On a full tank—~585 km
Engine and performance
Engine size998 cc149 cc
Cylinders41
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Air
Power310 PS @ 14,000 rpm12.4 PS @ 7,250 rpm
Torque165 Nm @ 12,500 rpm13.3 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Power to weight1435 PS / tonne91 PS / tonne
Top speed400 km/h115 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight216 kg (with fluids)136 kg (with fluids)
Seat height830 mm790 mm
Ground clearance130 mm165 mm
Wheelbase1,450 mm1,330 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Brembo Stylema 330 ×2 / Disc 250Disc 282 / Disc 220
ABS—Front wheel
Tyres (front / back)120/600 R17 slick / 190/650 R17 slick100/80-17 / 140/60-17

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.

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  • Yamaha FZ-S—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Kawasaki Ninja H2R or Yamaha FZ-S?

Kawasaki Ninja H2R makes 310 PS @ 14,000 rpm; Yamaha FZ-S makes 12.4 PS @ 7,250 rpm.

Which is lighter, Kawasaki Ninja H2R or Yamaha FZ-S?

Yamaha FZ-S weighs about 136 kg and Kawasaki Ninja H2R about 216 kg, so Yamaha FZ-S is easier to push and park.

Kawasaki Ninja H2R or Yamaha FZ-S: which should I buy?

Buy Kawasaki Ninja H2R if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Yamaha FZ-S 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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