Kawasaki Ninja H2 vs MV Agusta Brutale 1000: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the Kawasaki Ninja H2 (2021-present) and the MV Agusta Brutale 1000 (2022-2023), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: Kawasaki Ninja H2 228 hp, MV Agusta Brutale 1000 208 hp.
- Torque: Kawasaki Ninja H2 142 Nm, MV Agusta Brutale 1000 116.5 Nm.
Key figures
Power hp
- Kawasaki Ninja H2 (2021-present)228 (best)
- MV Agusta Brutale 1000 (2022-2023)208
Torque Nm
- Kawasaki Ninja H2 (2021-present)142 (best)
- MV Agusta Brutale 1000 (2022-2023)116.5
Weight kg
- Kawasaki Ninja H2 (2021-present)238
- MV Agusta Brutale 1000 (2022-2023)183
Not ranked: these figures mix dry and wet weights, or don't state which.
Full specs
| Specification |  2021-present Remove |  2022-2023 · Nurburgring Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Hypernaked | Hypernaked |
| Years | 2021-present | 2022-2023 |
| Engine | 998cc inline-4 DOHC 16-valve with Kawasaki-developed centrifugal supercharger, liquid-cooled; Euro5-compliant engine/exhaust management | 998cc liquid-cooled inline-four, 16 valves, Euro 5 |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Displacement | 998 cc | 998 cc |
| Power | 228 hp @ 11,500 rpmBest | 208 hp @ 13,000 rpm |
| Torque | 142 Nm @ 11,000 rpmBest | 116.5 Nm @ 11,000 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual, chain final drive | Six-speed cassette-style constant mesh, final drive ratio 16/41 |
| Final drive | chain | Not available |
| Weight | 238 kg (wet) | 183 kg (dry) |
| Seat height | 825 mm | 845 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 17 LBest | 16 L |
| Front suspension | 43mm KYB inverted telescopic fork, adjustable preload and rebound damping, 119mm (4.7in) travel, steering damper | Ohlins NIX EC upside-down fork, fully adjustable, electronically controlled compression and rebound, manual spring preload |
| Rear suspension | Uni-Trak linkage, aluminum swingarm, single KYB shock, adjustable preload and rebound damping, 135mm (5.3in) travel | Progressive Sachs single shock, adjustable rebound, compression and spring preload |
| Brake system | Dual front disc + rear disc, Brembo Stylema calipers, Kawasaki ABS with linked front-rear braking standard | Continental ABS MK100 with cornering function |
| Front brake | Dual 330mm discs, Brembo Stylema radial-mount monobloc calipers | Double floating 320 mm discs, Brembo radial pump |
| Rear brake | 250mm disc, Brembo Stylema caliper | Single 220 mm steel disc, Brembo PS13 pump |
| Front tire | 120/70-17 | Not available |
| Rear tire | 200/55-17 | 200/55 ZR17 M/C (78 W) |
| Quickshifter | Yes | Not available |
| Launch price | USD 29,500 (US) | EUR 39,900 (Europe (RideApart, 2021)) |
- Weight: Not ranked: these figures mix dry and wet weights, or don't state which.
- Launch price: Not ranked: launch prices are in different currencies.