Kawasaki Ninja H2R vs KTM RC16: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the Kawasaki Ninja H2R (2015-present) and the KTM RC16 (2019), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: Kawasaki Ninja H2R 310 hp, KTM RC16 250 hp.
Key figures
Power hp
- Kawasaki Ninja H2R (2015-present)310 (best)
- KTM RC16 (2019)250
Torque Nm
- Kawasaki Ninja H2R (2015-present)165
- KTM RC16 (2019)No data
Weight kg
- Kawasaki Ninja H2R (2015-present)216
- KTM RC16 (2019)157
Not ranked: these figures mix dry and wet weights, or don't state which.
Full specs
| Specification |  2015-present Remove |  2019 Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Supersport | Supersport |
| Years | 2015-present | 2019 |
| Engine | 998cc supercharged inline-4 | 1000.0 ccm (61.02 cubic inches), V4, four-stroke, Injection |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Displacement | 998 cc | 1,000 cc |
| Power | 310 hp @ 14,000 rpmBest | 250 hp |
| Torque | 165 Nm @ 12,500 rpm | Not available |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual, chain final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Final drive | chain | chain |
| Weight | 216 kg (wet) | 157 kg (dry) |
| Seat height | 830 mm | Not available |
| Fuel capacity | 17 L | 22 LBest |
| Front suspension | 43mm inverted fork, rebound/compression damping, spring preload adjustable, top-out springs, 119mm travel | WP |
| Rear suspension | Uni-Trak, gas-charged shock with piggyback reservoir, dual-range compression damping, rebound damping, preload adjustable, top-out spring, 135mm travel | WP |
| Brake system | No ABS; track-only machine, not street legal, no linked brake system documented | Not available |
| Front brake | Dual 330mm semi-floating discs, radial-mount opposed 4-piston calipers | Double disc. Brembo |
| Rear brake | Single 250mm disc, opposed 2-piston caliper | Single disc. Brembo |
| Front tire | 120/600R17 racing slick (width/overall-diameter/rim code, not standard aspect-ratio sizing) | Not available |
| Rear tire | 190/650R17 racing slick (width/overall-diameter/rim code, not standard aspect-ratio sizing) | Not available |
| Quickshifter | Yes | Not available |
| Launch price | USD 50,000 (USA, 2015 launch, special order) | Not available |
- Weight: Not ranked: these figures mix dry and wet weights, or don't state which.