2022 Kawasaki Ninja H2R [Specs, Features, Photos]

The 2022 Kawasaki Ninja H2R: a Ninja on Steroids

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Some Kawasaki Ninjas (like the 400) are widely regarded as beginner sport bikes—but the Ninja H2R is no such beast. Make no mistake: the H2R has always been a mean, track-only machine, and that hasn’t changed one bit for the 2022 Kawasaki lineup.

The major Japanese bike brands all have a reputation for making killer track bikes, but Kawasaki has done everything in their power to push the envelope with the H2R—which is so streamlined that it doesn’t even have mirrors, turn signals, or headlights. What it does have is a 998cc in-line four supercharged engine, which produces 326 HP and 121.7 lb-ft at 12500 rpm, giving the bike a top speed of approximately 400 km/h. Let us reiterate that this is not a bike for beginners.

There aren’t any major changes to the H2R from last year’s model. It’s the same bike, only it costs a thousand dollars more because it’s a year newer. But hey—why mess with perfection? All the premium rider aids from the previous version (like engine brake control, cornering management function, launch control mode, a quick shifter, traction control, and more) are still here, ensuring the H2R remains a more-or-less untouchable race-day weapon.

Competitors for this monster are pretty scarce—you’ve got the Ducati Panigale V4R, the Honda CB1000R, and the BMW M 1000 RR. But for those craving sheer horsepower, the Ninja has the edge.

The bike is available in just one color option: Mirror Coated Matte Spark Black

The 2022 Kawasaki Ninja H2 R starts at $56,500 USD / $62,700 CAD.

On this page: we’ve curated specs, features, news, photos/videos, etc. so you can read up on the new 2022 Kawasaki Ninja H2R in one place.

Model Overview

General Info

Price: $56,500 USD / $62,700 CAD
Key Features:
- Kawasaki Engine Brake Control
- KCMF (Kawasaki Cornering Management Function)
- KCLM (Kawasaki Launch Control Mode)
- KQS (Kawasaki Quick Shifter)
- KTRC (Kawasaki Traction Control)
- Electronic Throttle Valves
- Supercharged Engine
- KIBS (Kawasaki Intelligent Anti-Lock Brake System)
- IMU-Enhanced Chassis Orientation Awareness
- Silver-Mirror Paint

Main Specs

Engine: 998cc liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC 16-valve in-line four
Power: 326 hp @ 14500 rpm (with Ram Air)
Torque: 121.7 lb-ft @ 12500 rpm
Dry Weight: 476.3 lbs (216 kg)
Seat Height: 32.7 inches (830 mm)

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2022 Kawasaki Ninja H2R Specifications

From Kawasaki

ENGINE
Engine	998 cc Liquid -cooled, 4-stroke, In-Line Four, DOHC, 16-valve
Power	326 HP
Bore x Stroke	76.0 x 55.0mm
Compression Ratio	8.3:1
Fuel System	DFI® with 50mm throttle bodies (4) with dual injection ; Kawasaki Supercharger
Starter	Electric
Lubrication
DRIVETRAIN
Clutch	Wet multi-disc, manual
Transmission	6-speed, return, dog-ring
Final Drive	Sealed chain
CHASSIS
Suspension Front	43mm inverted fork with adjustable rebound and compression damping, spring preload adjustability and top-out springs/4.7 in
Suspension Rear	Uni-Trak®, Öhlins TTX36 gas charged shock with piggyback reservoir, 30-way compression and rebound damping and adjustability, and 16-way spring preload adjustability and top-out spring/5.3 in
Brakes Front	Dual radial-mount, opposed 4-piston Brembo Stylema® calipers, dual semi-floating 330mm discs, KIBS ABS
Brakes Rear	Opposed 2-piston calipers, single 250mm disc, KIBS ABS
Tires Front	120/60 ZR17 V01F slick
Tires Rear	190/65 17 Bridgestone Racing Battlax V01R Slick, Medium
Fuel Tank Capacity	4.5 gal
Color	Mirror Coated Matte Spark Black
ELECTRICAL
Ignition	Digital
Spark Plugs
Headlight	LED
Tail Light	LED
DIMENSIONS
Overall Length	81.5 in
Overall Width	33.5 in
Overall Height	45.7 in
Wheelbase	57.1 in
Ground Clearance	5.1 in
Seat Height	32.7 in
Curb Weight	476.3 lb*
WARRANTY
Warranty	12 Months
Kawasaki Protection Plus	12, 24, or 36 months

2022 Kawasaki Ninja H2R Features

PURE DOMINANCE
The unprecedented power output of the supercharged Ninja H2®R closed-course motorcycle is made possible only through a system of finely-tuned and carefully crafted high-quality components.

HEART-POUNDING EXHILARATION
Surrounding the Ninja H2®R motorcycle’s high-output engine is a multitude of premium, high-performance components, selected specifically for unmatchable performance at track speeds.

STATE-OF-THE-ART
Key enhancements bring Kawasaki Racing Team (KRT) WorldSBK championship-proven electronics management technology to the Ninja H2®R motorcycle. The compact IMU enables inertia along 6 Degrees of Freedom to be monitored (acceleration along longitudinal, transverse and vertical axes, plus roll rate and pitch are measured). The yaw rate is calculated by the ECU using Kawasaki’s proprietary dynamic modeling software. The result is precise chassis orientation awareness that assists the rider’s ability to adapt to a wide range of closed-course riding conditions.

FORM & FUNCTION PERFECTED
The Ninja H2®R hypersport design projects intense force becoming a product of functional beauty. Each and every angle, from the carbon-fiber wings to the front fender, is designed to contribute unprecedented performance and style.