Archive · 17 Sep 2026
2027 Kawasaki Ninja H2 Revealed With Major Engine Updates
Kawasaki has shown its updated Ninja H2 motorcycles for 2027.
The regular Ninja H2 is made for road use, while the H2R is only for racetracks.
Kawasaki changed many parts of the H2’s supercharged engine.
These changes make the regular bike produce 206 horsepower and 135 Nm of torque.
That is less power than the previous model produced.
The H2R still makes more than 296 horsepower.
The new bikes also have updated screens and riding electronics.
In the United Kingdom, the regular H2 costs £28,600, but Kawasaki has not said whether it will return to India.
Kawasaki has revealed the 2027 Ninja H2, H2R, and limited-run H2 Carbon for international markets.
The road-going Ninja H2 now produces 206 hp and 135 Nm after extensive engine revisions.
The track-only Ninja H2R continues to produce more than 296 hp.
The 2027 Ninja H2 receives updated displays, electronics, exhaust, intake, and engine components.
UK prices start at £28,600 for the Ninja H2 and £31,350 for the H2 Carbon, while India availability remains unconfirmed.
- Who
- Kawasaki and buyers of its Ninja H2 motorcycle lineup.
- What
- Kawasaki revealed the updated 2027 Ninja H2, track-only H2R, and limited-run H2 Carbon.
- When
- For the 2027 model year; Kawasaki previously discontinued the Ninja H2 from its Indian lineup in February 2025.
- Where
- The models were revealed for international markets, with UK pricing announced; India availability remains unclear.
- Why
- Kawasaki revised the engine, intake, exhaust, electronics, displays, and other hardware across the updated lineup.
- Road-bike output
- The 2027 Ninja H2 produces 206 hp and 135 Nm.
- Track-bike output
- The Ninja H2R continues to deliver more than 296 hp.
- UK Ninja H2 price
- £28,600, approximately Rs 36.9 lakh.
- UK H2 Carbon price
- £31,350, approximately Rs 40.44 lakh.
- H2 Carbon feature
- A lightweight carbon-fibre-reinforced upper cowl and additional carbon-fibre components.
- India status
- Kawasaki has not confirmed whether the updated Ninja H2 range will return to India.
- India launch history
- The Ninja H2 debuted in India in April 2015 as a completely built unit at an ex-showroom price of Rs 29 lakh.