What category is the 2019 Kawasaki Ninja H2R?

General information
Category	Sport
Model	Kawasaki Ninja H2R
Year	2019
Engine and Transmission Specifications
Driveline	Sealed chain
Clutch	Wet multi-disc, manual
Transmission type,final drive	Chain
Gearbox	6-speed
Cooling system	Liquid
Lubrication system	Forced lubrication, wet sump with oil cooler
Ignition	Digital
Fuel control	Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Fuel system	Injection
Valves per cylinder	4
Bore x Stroke	76.0 x 55.0 mm (3.0 x 2.2 inches)
Compression	8.3:1
Torque	165.00 Nm (16.8 kgf-m or 121.7 ft.lbs) @ 12500 RPM
Power	310.00 HP (226.3 kW) @ 14000 RPM
Engine details	Kawasaki supercharger intake system
Engine type	In-line four, four-stroke

Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels
Rear brakes diameter	250 mm (9.8 inches)
Rear brakes	Single disc. Brembo. Opposed 2-piston caliper
Front brakes diameter	330 mm (13.0 inches)
Front brakes	Double disc. Brembo. Floating discs. Opposed 4-piston caliper
Rear tyre	190/65-R17
Front tyre	120/70-R17
Rear wheel travel	135 mm (5.3 inches)
Rear Suspension	Uni-Trak, Öhlins TTX36 gas-charged shock with piggyback reservoir, compression damping, rebound damping, preload adjustability and top-out spring
Front wheel travel	120 mm (4.7 inches)
Front Suspension	43 mm inverted fork with rebound and compression damping, spring preload adjustability and top-out springs
Trail	108 mm (4.3 inches)
Rake (fork angle)	27.0°
Frame type	Trellis, high-tensile steel with Swingarm Mounting Plate
Physical measures and capacities
Fuel capacity	17.00 litres (4.49 gallons)
Wheelbase	1,450 mm (57.1 inches)
Ground clearance	130 mm (5.1 inches)
Overall width	850 mm (33.5 inches)
Overall length	2,070 mm (81.5 inches)
Overall height	1,160 mm (45.7 inches)
Seat height	830 mm (32.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc	216.1 kg (476.3 pounds)

Other specs
Maintenance	Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay
Comments	326 hp at 14.000 rpm with RAM air.
Factory warranty	12 Months
Starter	Electric
Color options	Mirror Coated Matte Spark Black

Performance Profile & Rider Fit

2.5s

0-60 mph (est.)

Best For

Track100%

City5%

Cornering90%

Daily Riding3%

Touring5%

Passenger0%

Rider Profile

Best For	This machine is strictly for expert-level, closed-course riders with serious track credentials, as it is not street legal and produces extreme, supercharger-fed power.
Purpose	Built purely for outright top speed and record-chasing track performance rather than any form of practical transportation.
Rider Fit	Demands a fit, strong rider capable of managing violent acceleration forces, a committed forward riding position, and a tall 831mm seat height.
Character	An uncompromising, adrenaline-driven hypersport weapon that rewards precision and punishes hesitation.
Not Ideal For	This bike is not for commuting, touring, carrying passengers, beginners, or anyone seeking comfort or everyday usability.

Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.

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2019 Kawasaki Ninja H2R Rider Ergonomics Assessment

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At 830mm, a rider of 175cm with a 79cm (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with balls of both feet on the 2019 Kawasaki Ninja H2R, with a cramped knee angle of around 75 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Data quality: measured. Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated (a typical street-bike rule of thumb - stiffer or softer suspension will vary). This is an approximation from category-typical geometry and generic body proportions, not a measurement of this specific bike or you - sit on it before you buy.

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