Kawasaki announced the opening for orders on the limited-production 2026 Ninja H2, Ninja H2 Carbon and track-only Ninja H2R. Mostly unchanged for 2026, the supercharged Ninjas are available for customer special orders until October 31, 2025.
All three models are powered by 998cc inline-four supercharged engine.
On the H2 models, Kawasaki claims a peak output of 240 hp at 11,500 rpm and 104.9 lb-ft at 11,000 rpm, while the track-only H2R put out a claimed 322 hp at 14,000 rpm and 121.5 lb-ft at 12,500 rpm.
Suspension for all three consists of 43mm inverted Kayaba AOS-II fork up front and an Öhlins TTX36 rear shock, both fully-adjustable.
The trio all have the same Brembo M50 monoblock calipers with 330mm discs up front, and a single 250mm disc with a two-piston caliper at the rear.
The electronics systems include a six-axis inertial measurement unit, lean-sensitive anti-lock brakes, lean-sensitive traction control, engine-brake control, cornering-management function, launch control, and bi-directional quickshifter.
The Ninja H2 Carbon ABS iteration features a carbon-fiber upper fairing and a special matte-finish paint scheme.
The 2026 Kawasaki Ninja H2 ABS has an MSRP of $32,700, the Carbon variant comes in at $36,200, while the Ninja H2R’s price is $59,100.
Here is more from Kawasaki’s press release:
2026 Kawasaki Ninja H2 ABS / Ninja H2 Carbon ABS
The Ninja H2 ABS and Ninja H2 Carbon ABS motorcycles are pure street-legal hypersport performance. Featuring a 998cc inline four-cylinder engine that produces 239.6 HP, proprietary supercharger, lightweight trellis frame, compact superbike dimensions, aerodynamic bodywork, and a rigid single-sided swingarm. Both models feature high-spec Brembo Stylema brake calipers, Kawasaki Quick Shifter (KQS), Kawasaki TRaction Control (KTRC-9 modes) and Kawasaki’s highly durable self-healing paint. In the cockpit, a TFT (thin-film transistor) color instrumentation display with four selectable display modes can be found, as well as Bluetooth Smartphone Connectivity via RIDEOLOGY THE APP*. Bringing all this power and technology to the pavement are Bridgestone RS11 tires. The Ninja H2 Carbon ABS was developed as a special, limited-edition model that features beautiful, strong, and lightweight carbon fiber front bodywork and special insignia.
2026 Kawasaki Ninja H2R ABS
The development of the Ninja H2R ABS goes beyond the boundaries of any other Kawasaki motorcycle. ‘Built Beyond Belief’, the world’s only limited production supercharged hypersport model represents the unbridled pinnacle of Kawasaki engineering, with astonishing acceleration and mind-bending top speed suitable only for closed course circuits. The Ninja H2R features a 998cc inline four-cylinder engine with an incredible 321.5 HP¹, proprietary supercharger, lightweight trellis frame, compact superbike dimensions, carbon fiber aerodynamic devices, fully adjustable high-performance racing suspension and a rigid single-sided swingarm. This closed-course-only motorcycle also features Kawasaki Launch Control Mode (KLCM), Brembo Stylema monobloc calipers, Öhlins rear shock, highly durable self-healing paint and sits at the head of the class in advanced electronics and technological development.
2026 Kawasaki Ninja H2 ABS Specifications
| MSRP | $36,200 (Carbon version: $32,700) |
| Engine | 4-stroke, in-line 4-cylinder, DOHC, 16-valve, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 998cc |
| Bore x Stroke | 76.0 x 55.0mm |
| Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 |
| Maximum Horsepower (claimed) | 240 hp @ 11,000 rpm (Carbon: 240 hp @ 11,500 rpm) |
| Maximum Torque (claimed) | 104.9 lb-ft @ 11,000 rpm |
| Fuel System | DFI with 50mm throttle bodies (4) with dual injection; Kawasaki Supercharger |
| Ignition | TCBI with Digital Advance |
| Transmission | 6-speed, return shift, dog-ring |
| Final Drive | Sealed chain |
| Electronics | Economical Riding Indicator, Kawasaki Cornering Management Function (KCMF), Kawasaki TRaction Control (KTRC), Kawasaki Launch Control Mode (KLCM), IMU-Enhanced Chassis Orientation Awareness, Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock Brake System (KIBS), Kawasaki Engine Brake Control (KEBC), Kawasaki Quickshifter (KQS) (upshift & downshift), Öhlins Electronic Steering Damper |
| Front Suspension | 43mm inverted Kayaba AOS-II fork with adjustable rebound and compression damping, spring preload adjustability and top-out springs |
| Rear Suspension | Uni-Trak, Öhlins TTX36 gas-charged shock with piggyback reservoir, 24-way compression and rebound damping adjustability, 15-way spring preload adjustability, and top-outspring |
| Front-Wheel Travel | 4.7 in. |
| Rear-Wheel Travel | 5.3 in. |
| Front Tire | 120/70-17 |
| Rear Tire | 200/55-17 |
| Front Brakes | Dual 330mm semi-floating discs with dual radial-mount, opposed 4-piston Brembo Stylema calipers, Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock Brake System (KIBS) |
| Rear Brakes | Single 250mm disc with opposed 2-piston caliper, Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock Brake System (KIBS) |
| Frame | Trellis, high-tensile steel, with swingarm mounting plate |
| Rake/Trail | 24.5°/4.1 in. |
| Seat Height | 32.5 in. |
| Curb Weight (claimed) | 524.8 lbs. |
| Fuel Capacity | 4.5 gal. |
| Wheelbase | 57.3 in. |
| Special Features | Supercharged engine, All-digital TFT color Instrumentation, All-LED lighting, Highly Durable Paint, Smartphone Connectivity via RIDEOLOGY THE APP |
| Color | Mirror Coated Spark Black (Ninja H2 Carbon ABS Colors: Mirror Coated Matte Spark Black/Candy Flat Blazed Green) |
| MSRP | $59,100 |
| Engine | 4-stroke, in-line 4-cylinder, DOHC, 16-valve, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 998cc |
| Bore x Stroke | 76.0 x 55.0mm |
| Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 |
| Maximum Horsepower (claimed) | 322 hp @ 14,000 rpm |
| Maximum Torque (claimed) | 121.5 lb-ft @ 12,500 rpm |
| Fuel System | DFI with 50mm throttle bodies (4) with dual injection; Kawasaki Supercharger |
| Ignition | TCBI with Digital Advance |
| Transmission | 6-speed, return shift, dog-ring |
| Final Drive | Sealed chain |
| Electronics | Economical Riding Indicator, Kawasaki Cornering Management Function (KCMF), Kawasaki TRaction Control (KTRC), Kawasaki Launch Control Mode (KLCM), IMU-Enhanced Chassis Orientation Awareness, Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock Brake System (KIBS), Kawasaki Engine Brake Control (KEBC), Kawasaki Quickshifter (KQS) (upshift & downshift), Öhlins Electronic Steering Damper |
| Front Suspension | 43mm inverted Kayaba AOS-II fork with adjustable rebound and compression damping, spring preload adjustability and top-out springs |
| Rear Suspension | Uni-Trak, Öhlins TTX36 gas-charged shock with piggyback reservoir, 30-way compression and rebound damping adjustability, 16-way spring preload adjustability, and top-outspring |
| Front-Wheel Travel | 4.7 in. |
| Rear-Wheel Travel | 5.3 in. |
| Front Tire | 120/60-17 V01F Slick |
| Rear Tire | 200/55-17 V01R Slick |
| Front Brakes | Dual 330mm semi-floating discs with dual radial-mount, opposed 4-piston Brembo M50 Monobloc calipers, Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock Brake System (KIBS) |
| Rear Brakes | Single 250mm disc with opposed 2-piston caliper, Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock Brake System (KIBS) |
| Frame | Trellis, high-tensile steel, with swingarm mounting plate |
| Rake/Trail | 25.1°/4.3 in. |
| Seat Height | 32.7 in. |
| Curb Weight (claimed) | 476.3 lbs. |
| Fuel Capacity | 4.5 gal. |
| Wheelbase | 57.1 in. |
| Special Features | Supercharged engine, Carbon fiber aerodynamic downforce generating devices, Highly Durable Paint |
| Color | Mirror Coated Matte Spark Black |
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