Kawasaki Launches 2027 Ninja H2 in Two Versions

Kawasaki's 2027 Ninja H2 arrives in the U.S. in Carbon ABS and R ABS versions, with orders open only from November 3 to November 13.

Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Motorcycles

Unbranded modern sport motorcycle parked alone on the shoulder of an empty straight road through dry grassland under flat overcast daylight. — Kawasaki began U.S. orders for its 2027 Ninja H2 on November 3, offering the Carbon ABS at $39,400 and the R ABS from $64,300 until November 13. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

Kawasaki has launched the 2027 Ninja H2 in the United States in two versions, the Carbon ABS priced at $39,400 and the R ABS starting at $64,300. The company is accepting orders only from November 3 to November 13.

Why it matters

The price increases over the 2026 model year, with the Carbon rising from $34,400 and the R from $62,100, reflect the cost of the revised engine and chassis updates. The limited ordering window signals a constrained initial U.S. allocation for the superbike.

The 2027 Ninja H2 Carbon ABS lists at $39,400 and the H2R ABS starts at $64,300, up from $34,400 and $62,100 for the 2026 model year. The 998cc supercharged inline-four is carried over in displacement but receives new pistons, cylinder heads, cylinders, crankshaft, camshafts, and throttle bodies.

The players

Kawasaki

Japanese motorcycle manufacturer known for its high-performance Ninja sport bikes and the supercharged H2 series.

The details

The 2027 model adds a lighter 4-into-1 exhaust system and revised gear ratios, while the frame is unchanged from the previous generation. It is the first Kawasaki model to use Brembo Hypure brake calipers, paired with a KYB front fork and an Ohlins rear shock.

November 3, 2026: U.S. ordering window for the 2027 Ninja H2 opens.
November 13, 2026: U.S. ordering window for the 2027 Ninja H2 closes.

Roadmap

The 2027 Ninja H2 extends Kawasaki's supercharged H2 platform, which has been the company's flagship superbike line since its introduction. The model keeps the 998cc supercharged inline-four and revises internal engine components and gearing rather than the chassis.

Buyers considering the Carbon ABS face a $5,000 increase over the 2026 price of $34,400, and the R ABS starts $2,200 higher than the 2026 R. Interested riders have only a ten-day ordering window, from November 3 to November 13, to place an order.

The takeaway

The 2027 Ninja H2 raises prices while keeping the H2 platform intact, so buyers who want the supercharged superbike should act within the short November ordering window.