[Yamasuki]

Prior to EICMA we had roughly speculated on the differences between the H2 and H2R based on mild visual cues. Now we have the specs to facilitate a legitimate discussion.

Compression Ratio

H2R: 8.3:1
H2: 8.5:1

Final Reduction Ratio

H2R: 2.333 (42/18)
H2: 2.444 (44/18)

Rake

H2R: 25.1 degrees
H2: 24.5 degrees

Trail

H2R: 108 mm
H2: 103 mm

Dimensions

H2R:

Length: 2,070 mm
Height: 1,160 mm
Wheelbase: 1,450 mm
Seat Height: 830 mm
Curb Mass: 216 kg

H2:

Length: 2,085
Height: 1,125 mm
Wheelbase: 1,455 mm
Seat Height: 825 mm
Curb Mass: 238 kg

H2R Spec Sheet
H2 Spec Sheet

 

[ZX-14R_stealthrider]

Thanks for the comparison Specs and links to the Spec Sheets!

 

[H2QIK]

Does this mean the frame for the H2 and H2R are angled differently??? Or just specific suspension components?

 

[foxworldseries]

Thanks for the spec sheets but another interesting fact that maybe has been pointed out already is that a 2016 Kawasaki H2 will be manufactured. The only difference is the colour for the 2015 version is unique.

 

[SilverbirdH2]

Can I trade mine for the new color?

 

[mr.xr]

Will add this as well from manuals of both (h2 and h2r)


Engine:
H2: Ignition timing 10deg BTDC @ 1,100r/min (rpm) ~33deg BTDC @ 11,000r/min (rpm)
H2R: Ignition timing 10deg BTDC @ 1,100r/min (rpm) ~38.3deg BTDC @ 5,500r/min (rpm)


Trans:
H2: Over Drive Ratio 5.110 (top gear)
H2R: Over Drive Ratio 4.878 (top gear)