Quick Comparison: Kawasaki Ninja H2R vs BMW HP4 Race

Kawasaki Ninja H2R vs BMW HP4 Race (Quick Comparison): The 2019 model of Ninja H2R rivals BMW HP4 Race in the Indian market. H2R is supercharged and proves its worth by pushing 326 PS of maximum power out of the 998cc engine. No other production motorcycle has ever reached this mark. All this comes with a wet weight of 216 kg, resulting in the most extreme output of 1.50 PS/kg. In comparison to the H2R, BMW H4 Race is more focused on weight reduction and claims an output of 1.25 PS/kg of body weight.

The regular litre-class motorcycles mostly achieve 1:1 ratio while these two have a 1.50:1 and 1.25:1 ratio. Both the motorcycles are track-specific examples of their respective road versions. Kawasaki and BMW are using the most expensive parts available for the top-spec products. However, the CBU route doubles the price tag by adding a 100% tax on the price of these two bikes. Kawasaki Ninja H2R costs INR 72 lakh while BMW HP4 Race costs INR 86.70 lakh in India.

Kawasaki Ninja H2R vs BMW HP4 Race

Engine & Performance

Kawasaki Ninja H2R

• Displacement: 998cc (Supercharged)
• No. of Cylinders: In-Line 4
• Max Power: 310 PS @ 14,000 rpm
• With RAM Air: 326 PS @ 14,000 rpm
• Max Torque: 165 NM @ 12,500 rpm
• Gearbox: 6-Speed
• Cooling: Liquid-Cooled
• Fuel Supply: Dual Fuel Injection
• Top Speed: 400 kmph (Closed Track)

BMW HP4 Race

• Displacement: 999cc
• No. of Cylinders: In-Line 4
• Max Power: 215 PS @ 13,900 rpm
• Max Torque: 120 NM @ 10,000 rpm
• Gearbox: 6-Speed
• Cooling: Liquid-Cooled
• Fuel Supply: Electronic Racing Injection
• Top Speed: 330 kmph (Approximate)

Brakes & Suspension

Kawasaki Ninja H2R

• Front Brake: Dual 330mm Disc (Brembo)
• Rear Brake: 250mm Single Disc (Brembo)
• Kawasaki Intelligent Dual Channel ABS
• Front Suspension: 43mm USD Forks
• Rear Suspension: Öhlins TTX 36 Monoshock

BMW HP4 Race

• Front Brake: Dual 320mm Discs (Brembo)
• Rear Brake: 220mm Single Disc (Brembo)
• BMW-Motorrad Race Dual Channel ABS
• Front Suspension: Öhlins FGR 300 WSBK USD Forks
• Rear Suspension: Öhlins TTX 36 GP Monoshock

Tyres & Frame

Kawasaki Ninja H2R

• Front Tyre: 120/70 ZR17
• Rear Tyre: 190/65 ZR17
• Pirelli Diablo Slick SC2 Tyres
• Frame: Trellis

BMW HP4 Race

• Front Tyre: 120/70 ZR17
• Rear Tyre: 200/60 ZR17
• Pirelli Diablo Slick SC2 Tyres
• Frame: Carbon Monocoque

Dimensions & Weight

Kawasaki Ninja H2R

• Length: 2070mm
• Width: 850mm
• Height: 1160mm
• Seat Height: 830mm
• Wheelbase: 1450mm
• Ground Clearance: 130mm
• Kerb Weight: 216 kg
• Tank Capacity: 17-litres

BMW HP4 Race

• Length: 2070mm
• Width: 777mm
• Height: 1193mm
• Seat Height: 831mm
• Wheelbase: 1440mm
• Ground Clearance: 140mm
• Kerb Weight: 171.4 kg
• Tank Capacity: 17.5-litres

Ex-Showroom Price

• Kawasaki Ninja H2R: INR 72 lakh
• BMW HP4 Race: INR 86.70 lakh