Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R vs Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX SE (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 SX SE. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKawasaki Ninja ZX-10RKawasaki Ninja H2 SX SE
Model year20262026
Price$17,500$28,500
Engine998 cc998 cc
Horsepower203 hp200 hp
Torque114 Nm137 Nm
Weight207 kg264 kg
Seat height835 mm835 mm
Fuel capacity17.0 L19.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed manual6-speed manual
Front brakesDual 330mm discsDual 320mm discs
Rear brakesSingle 220mm discSingle 250mm disc
Tires120/70-17 front, 190/55-17 rear120/70-17 front, 190/55-17 rear

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R vs Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX SE — which should you buy?

Picking between the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R and the Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX SE 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 SX SE counters with 200 hp at 264 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: