Kawasaki Ninja H2 2016 vs. Kawasaki Z1000SX 2017

Kawasaki Ninja H2 2016

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2017

Overview - Kawasaki Ninja H2 2016 vs Kawasaki Z1000SX 2017

Kawasaki Ninja H2 2016

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2017

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Ninja H2 2016 compared to Kawasaki Z1000SX 2017

Kawasaki Ninja H2 2016

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2017

Kawasaki Ninja H2 2016

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2017

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	76 mm	Bore	77 mm
Stroke	Stroke	55 mm	Stroke	56 mm
Engine power	Engine power	200 HP	Engine power	142 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	11,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	133.5 Nm	Torque	111 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	10,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,300 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	8.5	Compression Ratio	11.8
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	Digital	Ignition	Digital
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	4
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	998 ccm	Displacement	1,043 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Single swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Aluminium

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	radial, Monoblock, Petal

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Single piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	200 mm	Rear tyre width	190 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	50 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,085 mm	Length	2,100 mm
Width	Width	770 mm	Width	790 mm
Height	Height	1,125 mm	Height	1,185 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,455 mm	Wheelbase	1,440 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	825 mm	Seat Height	815 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	238 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	235 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	19 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Ninja H2 2016

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2017

Kawasaki's Z1000SX is a harmonious motorbike. Brakes, engine and chassis are all in good order. The look is a bit aggressive, but the bike is easy and transparent to ride.

Great tuned engine

strong brakes

easy driveability combined with high performance.

Sensitive to tyre choice