Kawasaki Ninja H2 Carbon 2018 vs. Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP 2023

Kawasaki Ninja H2 Carbon 2018

Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP 2023

Overview - Kawasaki Ninja H2 Carbon 2018 vs Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP 2023

Kawasaki Ninja H2 Carbon 2018

Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP 2023

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Details

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Ninja H2 Carbon 2018 compared to Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP 2023

Kawasaki Ninja H2 Carbon 2018

Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP 2023

Kawasaki Ninja H2 Carbon 2018

Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	76 mm	Bore	81 mm
Stroke	Stroke	55 mm	Stroke	48.5 mm
Engine power	Engine power	200 HP	Engine power	217 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	11,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	14,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	133.5 Nm	Torque	113 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	10,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	12,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	8.5	Compression Ratio	13.4
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping
Ignition	Ignition	Digital	Ignition	Digital, Transistor
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	1,000 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	43 mm	Diameter	43 mm
Travel	Travel	120 mm	Travel	125 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Single swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Brand	Brand	Öhlins	Brand	Öhlins
Travel	Travel	135 mm	Travel	143 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Twin-Spar
Rake	Rake	65.5 degree	Rake	66 degree
Trail	Trail	103 mm	Trail	102 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	330 mm	Diameter	330 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	radial, Monoblock
Brand	Brand	Brembo	Brand	Nissin

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	250 mm	Diameter	220 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston
Brand	Brand	Brembo	Brand	Brembo

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Suspension electronically adjustable, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Launch-Control, Ride by Wire, Quickshifter, Traction control, Anti-wheelie

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	200 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
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	745 mm
Height	Height	1,125 mm	Height	1,140 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,455 mm	Wheelbase	1,455 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	825 mm	Seat Height	830 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	238 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	201 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	16.1 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Ninja H2 Carbon 2018

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP 2023

The SC82 was already a hit when it was released in 2020 with the aforementioned minor flaws, which Honda has now successfully eliminated in 2022. A big advantage for road and race track. The new Fireblade is once again a top performer for both disciplines and is sure to secure a place at the very top.

Great engine

Good electronics set-up

Top rideability and feedback

Knee angle very narrow, especially for taller riders