Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R vs Kawasaki Ninja H2® ABS (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10Rstacks up against the Kawasaki Ninja H2® ABS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKawasaki Ninja ZX-10RKawasaki Ninja H2® ABS
Model year20262026
Price$17,500$34,400
Engine998 cc998 cc
Horsepower203 hp
Torque114 Nm
Weight207 kg218 kg
Seat height835 mm825 mm
Fuel capacity17.0 L17.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed manualManual, 6 speed, Chain
Front brakesDual 330mm discsDual Hydraulic Disc
Rear brakesSingle 220mm discHydraulic Disc
Tires120/70-17 front, 190/55-17 rearBridgestone® Battlax RS11: 120/70ZR17 (58W) / Bridgestone® Battlax RS11: 200/55ZR17 (78W)

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R vs Kawasaki Ninja H2® ABS — which should you buy?

Picking between the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R and the Kawasaki Ninja H2® ABS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R brings 203 hp in a 207 kg package, while the Kawasaki Ninja H2® ABS counters with its own power figure at 218 kg. On price, the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R has the lower MSRP.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: