Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX SE vs Kawasaki Ninja® ZX™-10R ABS (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX SEstacks up against the Kawasaki Ninja® ZX™-10R ABS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKawasaki Ninja H2 SX SEKawasaki Ninja® ZX™-10R ABS
Model year20262026
Price$28,500$2,026
Engine998 cc998 cc
Horsepower200 hp
Torque137 Nm
Weight264 kg193 kg
Seat height835 mm825 mm
Fuel capacity19.0 L17.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed manualManual, 6 speed, Chain
Front brakesDual 320mm discsDual Hydraulic Disc
Rear brakesSingle 250mm discHydraulic Disc
Tires120/70-17 front, 190/55-17 rearBridgestone: 120/70 ZR17 (58W) / Bridgestone: 190/55 ZR17 (75W)

Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX SE vs Kawasaki Ninja® ZX™-10R ABS — which should you buy?

Picking between the Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX SE and the Kawasaki Ninja® ZX™-10R ABS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX SE brings 200 hp in a 264 kg package, while the Kawasaki Ninja® ZX™-10R ABS counters with its own power figure at 193 kg. On price, the Kawasaki Ninja® ZX™-10R ABS has the lower MSRP.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: