197 hp / 144.9 kW
Power
137 Nm
Torque
238 kg
Weight
998 ccm
Displacement
€ 32,500
Price (DE)
The Kawasaki Ninja H2 2027 is the latest evolution of the supercharged 998cc hyperbike. According to EPA and CARB filings, its certified peak output drops to 197 hp (145 kW) as the H2 adopts the engine and emissions specification of the Z H2 SE.
Model Details
| Markets Available | Germany, Austria, Europe, USA |
| Lifecycle | updated |
| Changes | Comprehensively revised supercharged inline-four: the impeller and intake system are completely new, as are the pistons, cylinder head, cylinders, crankshaft, camshafts, throttle bodies and a new lighter exhaust system. Revised gear ratios and final drive ratio, dog-ring gearbox. Euro 5+ compliance enables the return to Europe. Also new: Brembo Hypure four-piston front calipers, an Öhlins TTX36 rear shock, an electronic Öhlins steering damper, revised KTRC traction control, a new instrument cluster with two selectable display styles and voice control via the Rideology app. |
Model Info
| Vehicle Type | street |
| Target Audience | Hyperbike enthusiasts, technology lovers, experienced sport riders |
Engine & Performance
| Engine Type | Inline-four, supercharged, DOHC, 16 valves |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Displacement | 998 ccm |
| Bore x Stroke | 76,0 x 55,0 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 8,5:1 |
| Power | 197 hp |
| Power (kW) | 144.9 kW |
| Power at RPM | 10,500 rpm |
| Torque | 137 Nm |
| Torque at RPM | 8,500 rpm |
| Fuel System | Electronic fuel injection (DFI), centrifugal supercharger |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Emission Standard | Euro 5+ |
Drivetrain
| Transmission | 6-speed dog-ring gearbox |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Clutch | Multi-plate oil-bath clutch, slipper/anti-hopping |
| Starter | Electric starter |
Performance
| Power-to-Weight | 0.8 hp/kg |
Chassis & Suspension
| Frame Type | Tubular steel trellis frame, single-sided swingarm |
| Front Fork | USD fork (KYB AOS-II), fully adjustable |
| Fork Brand | KYB |
| Fork Diameter | 43 mm |
| Front Travel | 120 mm |
| Front Suspension Adj. | Preload, rebound and compression adjustable |
| Rear Shock | Central shock (Uni-Trak), fully adjustable |
| Shock Brand | KYB |
| Rear Travel | 135 mm |
| Rear Suspension Adj. | Preload, rebound and compression adjustable |
Brakes
| Front Disc Count | 2 |
| Front Disc Size | 330 mm |
| Front Caliper | Brembo M50 4-piston radial (monobloc) |
| Front Brake Brand | Brembo |
| Rear Disc Size | 250 mm |
| Rear Caliper | 2-piston |
| ABS | Yes |
| ABS Type | KIBS cornering ABS |
| IMU | Yes |
| IMU Type | 6-axis (Bosch) |
Dimensions & Weight
| Seat Height | 825 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,450 mm |
| Wet Weight | 238 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 17 L |
Tires & Wheels
| Front Tire | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tire | 200/55 ZR17 |
Electronics & Rider Aids
| Riding Modes | Yes |
| Mode Count | 4 |
| Mode Names | Sport, Road, Rain, Rider (Manual) |
| Custom Modes | Yes |
| Traction Control | Yes |
| TC IMU-based | Yes |
| TC Deactivatable | Yes |
| Launch Control | Yes |
| Engine Brake Control | Yes |
| Cruise Control | Yes |
| Quickshifter | Standard (KQS) |
| QS Direction | Up & Down |
Display & Connectivity
| Display | TFT colour display |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, RIDEOLOGY THE APP MOTORCYCLE with voice control |
Lighting
| Headlight | LED |
| DRL | Yes |
Price & Availability
| Price Germany | 32,500 € |
| Price Austria | 35,999 € |
| Price per HP | 165 €/hp |
| Market Launch | April 2027 (Germany); Ninja H2 Carbon from October 2026; Ninja H2R spring 2027 (order only) |
| Colors | Mirror Coated Spark Black |
| A2 Compatible | No |
| Market Note | Official (September 2026): Kawasaki has officially unveiled the Ninja H2 for model year 2027 – it returns to Europe, where it has been unavailable since 2021 because of Euro 5. Manufacturer figures: 209 hp (154 kW) with ram air at 11,000 rpm and 135 Nm at 8,500 rpm, Euro 5+, 238 kg wet. German prices: Ninja H2 32,500 euro ex works or 33,050 euro including delivery; Ninja H2 Carbon 35,800 / 36,350 euro; Ninja H2R 58,000 / 58,550 euro. Austrian prices: 35,999 euro (H2) and 39,999 euro (H2 Carbon). German market launch: Ninja H2 from April 2027, Ninja H2 Carbon already from October 2026, Ninja H2R in spring 2027 by order only. Single colour: Mirror Coated Spark Black. DATA NOTE: the output figures previously stored in this entry (197 hp at 10,500 rpm, 137 Nm) came from EPA/CARB type-approval filings for the US market and differ from the now official European manufacturer figures. Earlier status (type approval/speculation, superseded): EPA and CARB certified the Ninja H2 and H2 Carbon for model year 2027 (US type designations ZXT02W and ZXT02X, previously ZXT02J). Certified peak output drops from 228 hp to 197 hp (145 kW) at 10,500 rpm as the H2 adopts the engine and emissions specification of the Z H2 SE including its second catalytic converter. Manufacturer figure for the then-current H2: 240 hp. 2026 US MSRP: H2 32,700 USD, H2 Carbon 36,200 USD. Kawasaki had previously published a twelve-second teaser video on its European social media channels showing no image of the bike – only supercharger noise and the line 'Return To Beyond Belief'. |
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- Unique supercharged inline-four, brutal acceleration, high-quality Brembo M50 brakes and KYB suspension, extensive electronics, exclusive prestige
Weaknesses
- Lower certified peak output (197 instead of previously 228 hp certified), very high price, unclear European availability of the 2027 version, high weight
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