Yamaha R1 2009 vs. Kawasaki Ninja H2 Carbon 2017

Yamaha R1 2009

Yamaha R1 2009

Kawasaki Ninja H2 Carbon 2017

Kawasaki Ninja H2 Carbon 2017

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Overview - Yamaha R1 2009 vs Kawasaki Ninja H2 Carbon 2017

Yamaha R1 2009

Yamaha R1 2009

Kawasaki Ninja H2 Carbon 2017

Kawasaki Ninja H2 Carbon 2017

Technical Specifications Yamaha R1 2009 compared to Kawasaki Ninja H2 Carbon 2017

Yamaha R1 2009
Kawasaki Ninja H2 Carbon 2017

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore78 mmBore76 mm
StrokeStroke52.2 mmStroke55 mm
Engine powerEngine power182 HPEngine power200 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power12,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power11,000 rpm
TorqueTorque115.5 NmTorque133.5 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque10,000 rpmRpm at Torque10,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.7 Compression Ratio8.5
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement998 ccmDisplacement998 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSingle swing arm

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeDeltaboxFrame typeTubular

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,070 mmLength2,085 mm
WidthWidth715 mmWidth770 mm
HeightHeight1,130 mmHeight1,125 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,415 mmWheelbase1,455 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height835 mmSeat Height825 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity18 lFuel Tank Capacity17 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha R1 2009

Yamaha R1 2009

Of course, the new R1 engine also passed all the tough Yamaha stress tests and comes with the same guarantees as other Yamaha motorbikes. Because until now, it was precisely the issues of durability and reliability that prevented series production of such an engine.

Sophisticated sound

good feeling for power delivery

easy handling

hydraulic spring preload

high level of workmanship.

Suboptimal seating position

somewhat difficult cornering over long distances.

Kawasaki Ninja H2 Carbon 2017

Kawasaki Ninja H2 Carbon 2017

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Yamaha R1 vs Kawasaki Ninja H2 Carbon

Price Yamaha R1

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Price Kawasaki Ninja H2 Carbon

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