2022 Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX vs 2015 Kawasaki Versys 1000 Tourer Plus

The Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX records higher power and higher torque than the Kawasaki Versys 1000 Tourer Plus. The Kawasaki Versys 1000 Tourer Plus has the advantage in recorded weight and displacement where both recorded values are available.

Recorded specification differences

  • Model: Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX, Kawasaki Versys 1000 Tourer Plus Kawasaki Versys 1000 Tourer Plus
  • Year: Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX 2022, Kawasaki Versys 1000 Tourer Plus 2015
  • Displacement: Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX 998, Kawasaki Versys 1000 Tourer Plus 1043
  • Power: Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX 228, Kawasaki Versys 1000 Tourer Plus 120
  • Torque: Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX 141.7, Kawasaki Versys 1000 Tourer Plus 102
  • Weight: Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX 262, Kawasaki Versys 1000 Tourer Plus 250
  • Seat height: Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX 84, Kawasaki Versys 1000 Tourer Plus 85
Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX vs Kawasaki Versys 1000 Tourer Plus key specifications
SpecKawasaki Ninja H2 SXKawasaki Versys 1000 Tourer Plus
Year20222015
CategorySupersportSupersport
Displacement9981043
Power228120
Torque141.7102
Weight262250

Power

The Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX records 228 hp, 108 hp (90%) more than the Kawasaki Versys 1000 Tourer Plus at 120 hp.

Torque

The Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX records 141.7 Nm of torque, 39.7 Nm (38.9%) more than the Kawasaki Versys 1000 Tourer Plus at 102 Nm.

Weight

The Kawasaki Versys 1000 Tourer Plus records a lower wet weight of 250 kg, 12 kg less than the Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX at 262 kg.

Displacement

The Kawasaki Versys 1000 Tourer Plus records 1043 cc, 45 cc (4.5%) more than the Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX at 998 cc.

Seat height

The Kawasaki Versys 1000 Tourer Plus has a higher recorded seat height (85) than the Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX (84), a difference of 1.

Power-to-weight

The Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX has the higher power-to-weight figure at 0.870 hp/kg, compared with 0.480 hp/kg for the Kawasaki Versys 1000 Tourer Plus.

Frequently asked questions

Which motorcycle records more power, the Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX or the Kawasaki Versys 1000 Tourer Plus?

The Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX records 228 hp, 108 hp (90%) more than the Kawasaki Versys 1000 Tourer Plus at 120 hp.

Which motorcycle records more torque, the Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX or the Kawasaki Versys 1000 Tourer Plus?

The Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX records 141.7 Nm of torque, 39.7 Nm (38.9%) more than the Kawasaki Versys 1000 Tourer Plus at 102 Nm.

Which motorcycle records the lower weight, the Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX or the Kawasaki Versys 1000 Tourer Plus?

The Kawasaki Versys 1000 Tourer Plus records a lower wet weight of 250 kg, 12 kg less than the Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX at 262 kg.

Which motorcycle records larger displacement, the Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX or the Kawasaki Versys 1000 Tourer Plus?

The Kawasaki Versys 1000 Tourer Plus records 1043 cc, 45 cc (4.5%) more than the Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX at 998 cc.

How do the recorded seat heights of the Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX and the Kawasaki Versys 1000 Tourer Plus compare?

The Kawasaki Versys 1000 Tourer Plus has a higher recorded seat height (85) than the Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX (84), a difference of 1.

Which motorcycle has the higher power-to-weight figure, the Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX or the Kawasaki Versys 1000 Tourer Plus?

The Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX has the higher power-to-weight figure at 0.870 hp/kg, compared with 0.480 hp/kg for the Kawasaki Versys 1000 Tourer Plus.

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Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX

2022Supersport

Displacement998 cc
Power228 hp
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Kawasaki Versys 1000 Tourer Plus

2015Supersport

Displacement1043 cc
Power120 hp

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Engine & Performance

Engine Displacement
998 cc
1043 cc
Power
228 hp
120 hp
Torque
141.7 Nm
102 Nm
Engine Type
Other
Other
Engine Details
Other | DOHC | Cylinder: 4
Other | DOHC | Cylinder: 4
Power / Weight
0.87 hp/kg
0.48 hp/kg
Valves / Cylinder
4
4
Stroke
4T
4T
Compression Ratio
8.5:1
10.3:1

Fuel & Capacity

Fuel System
Injection
Injection
Cooling System
Liquid-cooled
Liquid-cooled
Starter
Electric
-

Transmission & Drive

Gearbox
Manual 6-speed
Manual 6-speed
Transmission
Chain
Chain

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension
Inverted
Inverted

Brake System

Front Brakes
Disc x2 ABS
Disc x2
Rear Brakes
Disc ABS
Disc

Tires & Wheels

Front Tyre
120/70-ZR17
120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre
190/55-ZR17
180/55-ZR17

Dimensions & Weight

Length
214 cm
224 cm
Height
113 cm
141 cm
Seat Height
84 cm
85 cm
Wheelbase
148.1 cm
152 cm
Ground Clearance
13 cm
16 cm
Wet Weight
262 kg
250 kg

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