Kawasaki Ninja H2 vs Yamaha YZF-R1M
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Kawasaki Ninja H2 and the Yamaha YZF-R1M as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation and Yamaha Motor Philippines, Inc. Last verified .
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
Photo: Yamaha Motor Philippines, via yamaha-motor.com.ph.
Yamaha YZF-R1M
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱1,799,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱50,750
How they differ
- The Yamaha YZF-R1M is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱1,799,000, which is ₱118,200 (6%) below the Kawasaki Ninja H2 at ₱1,917,200.
- On installment at our default terms, the YZF-R1M is estimated at ₱50,750 a month against ₱54,085 for the Ninja H2, a difference of ₱3,335 a month.
- The Ninja H2 has the lower seat at 825 mm, 35 mm below the YZF-R1M, which matters for shorter riders.
- The Ninja H2 is the heavier bike (238 kg against 203 kg for the YZF-R1M).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Kawasaki Ninja H2Carbon, ₱1,917,200 | Yamaha YZF-R1MStandard, ₱1,799,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, in-line four, DOHC | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, 4-valve, in-line, 4-cylinder |
| Displacement | 998 cc | 998 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 231 PS | n/a |
| Power peak (differs) | 11,500 rpm | n/a |
| Max torque (differs) | 141.7 Nm | n/a |
| Torque peak (differs) | 11000 | n/a |
| Fuel system (differs) | Fuel injection: 50 mm x 4 | Fuel injection |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Starter (differs) | Electric | Electric starter |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 6-speed, return shift | Constant mesh, 6-speed |
| Final drive (differs) | Chain | n/a |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2085 mm | 2055 mm |
| Width (differs) | 770 mm | 690 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1125 mm | 1165 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1455 mm | 1405 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 825 mm | 860 mm |
| Ground clearance | 130 mm | 130 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 238 kg | 203 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank | 17 L | 17 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork | Telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Uni-Trak swingarm | Swingarm (link suspension) |
| Front brake (differs) | Dual discs | Hydraulic dual disc brake (320mm) |
| Rear brake (differs) | Single disc | Hydraulic single disc brake (220mm) |
| Front tyre (differs) | n/a | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) Tubeless |
| Rear tyre (differs) | n/a | 200/55ZR17M/C (78W) Tubeless |
| Frame (differs) | Trellis, high-tensile steel | Diamond |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | ABS (KIBS, Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock Brake System) | ABS |
| Traction control (differs) | Kawasaki Traction Control (KTRC (3-mode)) | Traction Control System |
| Features | ||
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | Smartphone connectivity | n/a |
| Other features (differs) | Kawasaki Quick Shifter, IMU, assist and slipper clutch, launch control, supercharged engine | Electronic suspension, D-MODE, YCC-T electronic throttle |
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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.