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Kawasaki Ninja H2R vs Yamaha YZF-R15 V4

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 YZF-R15 V4

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 155 cc
  • 18.4 PS
  • ~40 km/l
  • 142 kg

Variable valve timing and a slipper clutch

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Kawasaki Ninja H2R4
  2. Yamaha YZF-R15 V43
  • Most powerKawasaki Ninja H2R310 PS
  • Most pulling powerKawasaki Ninja H2R165 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Kawasaki Ninja H2R1435 PS/t
  • LightestYamaha YZF-R15 V4142 kg
  • Highest top speedKawasaki Ninja H2R400 km/h
  • Lowest seatYamaha YZF-R15 V4815 mm
  • Most ground clearanceYamaha YZF-R15 V4170 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 YZF-R15 V418.4 PS

Torque

Kawasaki Ninja H2R165 Nm
Yamaha YZF-R15 V414.2 Nm

Power to weight

Kawasaki Ninja H2R1,435 PS/t
Yamaha YZF-R15 V4130 PS/t

Engine size

Kawasaki Ninja H2R998 cc
Yamaha YZF-R15 V4155 cc

Top speed

Kawasaki Ninja H2R400 km/h
Yamaha YZF-R15 V4140 km/h

Weight

Kawasaki Ninja H2R216 kg
Yamaha YZF-R15 V4142 kg

Seat height

Kawasaki Ninja H2R830 mm
Yamaha YZF-R15 V4815 mm

Ground clearance

Kawasaki Ninja H2R130 mm
Yamaha YZF-R15 V4170 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKawasaki Ninja H2RYamaha YZF-R15 V4
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandKawasaki · JapanYamaha · Japan
Type of bikeSportsSports
Fuel average—~40 km/l
Petrol tank17 L11 L
On a full tank—~440 km
Engine and performance
Engine size998 cc155 cc
Cylinders41
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power310 PS @ 14,000 rpm18.4 PS @ 10,000 rpm
Torque165 Nm @ 12,500 rpm14.2 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Power to weight1435 PS / tonne130 PS / tonne
Top speed400 km/h140 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight216 kg (with fluids)142 kg (with fluids)
Seat height830 mm815 mm
Ground clearance130 mm170 mm
Wheelbase1,450 mm1,325 mm
Length × width × height—1,990 × 725 × 1,135 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Brembo Stylema 330 ×2 / Disc 250Disc 282 / Disc 220
ABS—Both wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/600 R17 slick / 190/650 R17 slick100/80-17 / 140/70-17
Suspension (front / back)—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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  • Yamaha YZF-R15 V4—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Kawasaki Ninja H2R or Yamaha YZF-R15 V4?

Kawasaki Ninja H2R makes 310 PS @ 14,000 rpm; Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 makes 18.4 PS @ 10,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Kawasaki Ninja H2R or Yamaha YZF-R15 V4?

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 weighs about 142 kg and Kawasaki Ninja H2R about 216 kg, so Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 is easier to push and park.

Kawasaki Ninja H2R or Yamaha YZF-R15 V4: which should I buy?

Buy Kawasaki Ninja H2R if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 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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