Yamaha R1 2017 vs. Kawasaki Ninja H2 2015

Yamaha R1 2017

Kawasaki Ninja H2 2015

Overview - Yamaha R1 2017 vs Kawasaki Ninja H2 2015

Yamaha R1 2017

Kawasaki Ninja H2 2015

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Technical Specifications Yamaha R1 2017 compared to Kawasaki Ninja H2 2015

Yamaha R1 2017

Kawasaki Ninja H2 2015

Yamaha R1 2017

Kawasaki Ninja H2 2015

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	79 mm	Bore	76 mm
Stroke	Stroke	50.9 mm	Stroke	55 mm
Engine power	Engine power	200 HP	Engine power	200 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	13,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	11,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	112.4 Nm	Torque	133.5 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	11,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	10,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	13	Compression Ratio	8.5
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
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	998 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Deltabox	Frame type	Tubular

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

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	190 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	2,055 mm	Length	2,085 mm
Width	Width	690 mm	Width	770 mm
Height	Height	1,150 mm	Height	1,125 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,405 mm	Wheelbase	1,455 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	855 mm	Seat Height	825 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	199 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	238 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha R1 2017

The Yamaha YZF-R1 is mature and makes countless racetrack pilots happy. The engine shines with lightness and agility, the seating position surprises positively and the handling is radical but still "suitable for the masses". The machine immediately stands out visually and also because of the heart-warming sound. Especially on the country road, the bike scores with its well-known strengths: great engine, great electronics, great package! A real pleasure to ride!

powerful engine

clean response

great but not intrusive sound

stable chassis

high-quality electronics

wonderfully noble overall impression

Brake not 100 per cent satisfactory on the race track

Kawasaki Ninja H2 2015

The Ninja H2 represents a milestone in motorbike history. It is not only packed with electronic innovations, but also offers completely new technologies in terms of engine construction and mechanics. This high-tech research object of a Japanese technology company is actually for sale and can also be ridden. Basically, it rides like a normal motorbike, only with considerably more power. At first, the engine response is a challenge, but speed freaks will find a way to ride and enjoy this fascinating motorbike.

Outstanding build quality

fascinating engine with mechanical turbocharger

pull, acceleration and speed on a completely new level

narrow seat ensures safe standing - even for smaller riders

great stability

motorbike inspires a lot of confidence despite high performance

strong brakes

high-quality details

Response behaviour in the transition from pushing mode to acceleration phase not at the level of "normal" motorbikes

understeer in fast bends

from body height 185 cm it could be difficult to integrate the feet into the overall aerodynamic concept - test seat!