Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX SE 2018 vs. KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2022

Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX SE 2018

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2022

Overview - Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX SE 2018 vs KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2022

Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX SE 2018

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2022

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Technical Specifications Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX SE 2018 compared to KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2022

Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX SE 2018

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2022

Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX SE 2018

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2022

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	76 mm	Bore	108 mm
Stroke	Stroke	55 mm	Stroke	71 mm
Engine power	Engine power	200 HP	Engine power	180 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	11,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	137.3 Nm	Torque	140 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	9,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.2	Compression Ratio	13.5
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Antihopping
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	2
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Lubrication	Lubrication	Forced	Lubrication	Forced
Displacement	Displacement	998 ccm	Displacement	1,301 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	43 mm	Diameter	48 mm
Travel	Travel	120 mm	Travel	125 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Single swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	139 mm	Travel	140 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Tubular
Rake	Rake	65.3 degree	Rake	64.8 degree
Trail	Trail	103 mm	Trail	106 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	320 mm	Diameter	320 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial, Monoblock	Technology	radial, Monoblock

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	250 mm	Diameter	240 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Shift assistant with blipper, 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	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
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,480 mm	Wheelbase	1,497 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	835 mm	Seat Height	835 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	260 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	209 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	19 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	16 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	LED-Headlights	Equipment	LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX SE 2018

Kawasaki turns the H2 into a fascinating sports tourer. The H2 SX is a new motorbike and, apart from the supercharger and the striking front end, has virtually nothing in common with the fearsome H2 and H2 R. It offers great comfort and shines with the familiar and universal virtues of a sports tourer. It offers great comfort and shines with the familiar and universal virtues of a sports tourer. On top of that, you enjoy breathtaking acceleration.

Fascinating power unit with high torque and strong pull with great responsiveness

great brakes and very stable in the braking zone

pleasant travelling comfort even at high speeds

high-quality driving assistance systems

12000km service interval.

Heating handle control a bit fiddly

electronic chassis would be practical and would fit the universal character very well

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2022

The KTM 1290 Super Duke R retains its brute character for 2022 if you take the beast by the horns. But the Hyper Naked from Mattighofen is also convincing in everyday use and presents itself as a mature all-round companion. Small details could use a little love, but nothing that spoils the positive overall impression of the 1290 Super Duke R.

brutal performance

accessible handling

fully adjustable and stable chassis

high quality standard tyres

comfortable seating position

acceptable fuel consumption.

Full equipment wants to be paid for

fiddly indicator operation