Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade vs Kawasaki Ninja H2
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade and the Kawasaki Ninja H2 as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Honda Philippines, Inc. and Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation. Last verified .
Photo: Honda Philippines, via hondaph.com.
Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade
SP variant
- SRP
- ₱1,700,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱47,957
Photo: Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation (kawasaki-lifestyle.com), via kawasaki-lifestyle.com.
Kawasaki Ninja H2
Carbon variant
- SRP
- ₱1,917,200
- Est. monthly
- ₱54,085
How they differ
- The Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱1,700,000, which is ₱217,200 (11%) below the Kawasaki Ninja H2 at ₱1,917,200.
- On installment at our default terms, the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade is estimated at ₱47,957 a month against ₱54,085 for the Ninja H2, a difference of ₱6,128 a month.
- The Ninja H2 makes more power (231 PS against 217.6 PS for the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade).
- The Ninja H2 has more torque (141.7 Nm against 113 Nm for the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade).
- The Ninja H2 is the heavier bike (238 kg against 201 kg for the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade).
- The Ninja H2 carries more fuel (17 L against 16.5 L for the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Honda CBR1000RR-R FirebladeSP, ₱1,700,000 | Kawasaki Ninja H2Carbon, ₱1,917,200 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke, DOHC, 4-Valve, Inline 4-Cylinder | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, in-line four, DOHC |
| Displacement (differs) | 1000 cc | 998 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 217.6 PS | 231 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 14,500 rpm | 11,500 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 113 Nm | 141.7 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 12000 | 11000 |
| Fuel system (differs) | n/a | Fuel injection: 50 mm x 4 |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Starter (differs) | n/a | Electric |
| Fuel economy (differs) | 14.9 km/L | n/a |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 6-Speed Manual | 6-speed, return shift |
| Final drive (differs) | n/a | Chain |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2105 mm | 2085 mm |
| Width (differs) | 751 mm | 770 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1143 mm | 1125 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1454 mm | 1455 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 831 mm | 825 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 128 mm | 130 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 201 kg | 238 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 16.5 L | 17 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Öhlins 43 mm NPX Smart-EC 3.0 electronically controlled fork | Telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Unit Pro Link system, Öhlins TTX36 Shock Absorber with S-EC System, Multi Adjustable, Wheel Travel 143 mm | Uni-Trak swingarm |
| Front brake (differs) | 330 mm Double Disc with Radial Mount Brembo 4-Piston Caliper | Dual discs |
| Rear brake (differs) | 220 mm Disc with Brembo 2-Piston Caliper | Single disc |
| Front tyre (differs) | 120/70 17MC (Tubeless) | n/a |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 200/55 17MC (Tubeless) | n/a |
| Frame (differs) | Diamond / Aluminum | Trellis, high-tensile steel |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | 2-channel ABS with IMU | ABS (KIBS, Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock Brake System) |
| Traction control (differs) | Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) | Kawasaki Traction Control (KTRC (3-mode)) |
| Features | ||
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | n/a | Smartphone connectivity |
| Instrument panel (differs) | 5-inch TFT Meter Display | n/a |
| Headlight (differs) | All-LED lighting | n/a |
| Other features (differs) | Emergency Stop Signal; Riding modes: Track / Street / Rain; Honda Ignition Security System (HISS) | Kawasaki Quick Shifter, IMU, assist and slipper clutch, launch control, supercharged engine |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.