Yamaha R1 2024 vs. Kawasaki Ninja H2R 2025

Yamaha R1 2024

Kawasaki Ninja H2R 2025

Overview - Yamaha R1 2024 vs Kawasaki Ninja H2R 2025

Yamaha R1 2024

Kawasaki Ninja H2R 2025

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Technical Specifications Yamaha R1 2024 compared to Kawasaki Ninja H2R 2025

Yamaha R1 2024

Kawasaki Ninja H2R 2025

Yamaha R1 2024

Kawasaki Ninja H2R 2025

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	79 mm	Bore	76 mm
Stroke	Stroke	50.9 mm	Stroke	55 mm
Engine power	Engine power	200 HP	Engine power	310 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	13,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	14,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	113.3 Nm	Torque	165 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	11,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	12,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	13	Compression Ratio	8.3
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	4
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	998 ccm	Displacement	998 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Travel	Travel	120 mm	Travel	120 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Single swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	120 mm	Travel	135 mm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Deltabox	Frame type	Tubular
Trail	Trail	24 mm	Trail	108 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	320 mm	Diameter	330 mm

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	220 mm	Diameter	250 mm

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	60 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	190 mm	Rear tyre width	190 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	65 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,055 mm	Length	2,070 mm
Width	Width	690 mm	Width	850 mm
Height	Height	1,150 mm	Height	1,160 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,405 mm	Wheelbase	1,450 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	855 mm	Seat Height	830 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	201 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	216 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha R1 2024

The Yamaha YZF-R1 is mature and makes countless racetrack pilots happy. The engine shines with lightness and agility, the seating position surprises positively and the handling is radical but still "suitable for the masses". The machine immediately stands out visually and also because of the heart-warming sound. Especially on the country road, the bike scores with its well-known strengths: great engine, great electronics, great package! A real pleasure to ride!

powerful engine

clean response

great but not intrusive sound

stable chassis

high-quality electronics

wonderfully noble overall impression

Brake not 100 per cent satisfactory on the race track