Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP vs Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX SE

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 1 Oct 2026.

Honda

CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP

From ₹33.5 Lakh

CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP version

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Kawasaki

Ninja H2 SX SE

Last listed ₹36.28 Lakh

No longer sold in India

Ninja H2 SX SE version

Full Ninja H2 SX SE page Change

Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SPCBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP · ₹33.5 Lakh

Only differences

Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX SENinja H2 SX SE · ₹36.28 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP: ₹33.5 Lakh (ahead) Ninja H2 SX SE: ₹36.28 Lakh CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP ₹2.78 lakh cheaper

Braking CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP: Cornering ABS (ahead) Ninja H2 SX SE: Dual-channel ABS

Power CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP: 217.5 bhp (ahead) Ninja H2 SX SE: 197.26 bhp Torque 113 vs 137.3 Nm

Weight CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP: 201 kg Ninja H2 SX SE: 266 kg Seat height 830 vs 835 mm

Pick the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP for the lower price, cornering abs and more power.

Spec by spec

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Price

Ex-showroom

₹33.5 Lakh

₹36.28 Lakh

On-road in

₹36.9 Lakh

₹39.95 Lakh

EMI, 5 years, 20% down

₹61,999 a month

₹67,123 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain

Petrol, manual

Power

217.5 bhp

197.26 bhp

Torque

113 Nm

137.3 Nm

Gearbox

Manual

Engine & Transmission

Displacement (cc)

1,000.0 cc

998 cc

Engine Type

4-Stroke, 16-Valve DOHC Liquid-Cooled In-line 4-Cylinder with Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) Cams & Titanium Conrods

Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke, In-Line Four, DOHC, 16 Valves, Supercharged

Bore x Stroke

81.0 x 48.5 mm (MotoGP RC213V Bore x Stroke)

76 mm x 55 mm

Compression Ratio

13.4:1

11.2:1

Cooling

Liquid Cooled

Gearbox

6-Speed Manual with Close-Ratio Gearbox

6-Speed Manual, 1-down 5-up

Clutch

Assist & Slipper Clutch with Quickshifter

Wet multi-disc, assist and slipper

Drive Type

Chain Drive

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter

Dual 330 mm Floating Discs with Brembo Stylema R 4-Piston Radial Calipers & Brembo Master Cylinder

Dual Disc, 320 mm, 4-piston

Rear Brake Type & Diameter

220 mm Disc with Brembo 2-Piston Caliper

Disc, 250 mm, 2-piston

ABS/CBS Type

Cornering ABS with Track & Sport Modes (Brembo ABS)

Dual Channel

Wheel Type

Forged Aluminium Wheels

Alloy, 17-inch

Front Tyre Size

120/70-ZR17 M/C 58W Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP

120/70-17

Rear Tyre Size

200/55-ZR17 M/C 78W Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP

190/55-17, radial

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension

Öhlins 43 mm S-EC3.0 (Smart Electronic Control) NPX USD Forks (125 mm travel)

43 mm inverted fork with KECS semi-active damping control, manual spring preload adjustable, 120mm travel

Rear Suspension

Öhlins TTX36 S-EC3.0 Monoshock with Pro-Link

Uni-Trak, BFRC-lite gas-charged shock, piggyback reservoir, KECS-controlled, remote spring preload adjustable, 139mm travel

Frame Type

Aluminium Composite Twin-Spar Diamond Frame

Trellis, high-tensile steel

Wheelbase (mm)

1,455 mm

1,480 mm

Ground Clearance (mm)

115 mm

130 mm

Dimensions

Length (mm)

2,100 mm

2,135-2,175 mm, sources vary

Width (mm)

740 mm

790 mm

Height (mm)

1,140 mm

1,260 mm

Seat Height (mm)

830 mm

835 mm

Kerb Weight (kg)

201 kg (Kerb Weight)

266-268 kg, sources vary

Fuel Tank Capacity (L)

16.1 Litres

19 litres, 2.8 litre reserve

Instrument Cluster

Display Type

5.0-inch High-Resolution Full-Colour TFT Display with Track / Circuit Display Modes

6.5-inch full-color TFT

Bluetooth Connectivity

Yes (Honda Data Logger / Lap Timer)

Yes, with smartphone app integration

Navigation

No (Track Navigation Only)

Yes

USB Charging

Optional USB

Yes

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes

5 Riding Modes (Fast, Medium, Safe, User 1, User 2) with 9-Level HSTC, 3-Level Engine Brake & 3-Level Wheelie Control

Rain, Road, Sport

Traction Control

Bosch 6-Axis Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU), HSTC with Slip Rate Control, Start Mode / Launch Control, Rear Lift Control

Yes, levels not specified

Quickshifter

Standard Bi-directional Quickshifter with 3-Level Adjustable Feel

Yes, standard, bidirectional

Cruise Control

Yes; possibly adaptive with radar-based ADAS per an unconfirmed secondary source, not corroborated by the structured spec tables

Lights

Headlight

Full LED Dual Projector Headlamps with Integrated Ram-Air Duct & MotoGP-derived Aerodynamic Winglets

LED with projector

Taillight

Compact Aerodynamic LED Tail Lamp

LED

Turn Indicators

LED Indicators

LED, plus LED cornering lights, SE-specific

Seat & Storage

Seat Type

Single Sport Seat with Optional Passenger Pillion Cowl

Split

Under-Seat Storage

None

Choice

Versions

1 version

Price range

₹33.5 Lakh

₹36.28 Lakh

Colours

1 colour

Not listed

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, manual

CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP₹33.5 Lakh Ninja H2 SX SE₹36.28 Lakh Ninja H2 SX SE ₹2.78 lakh more

On-road price in six cities

CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP against Ninja H2 SX SE Ninja H2 SX SE

City	CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP	Ninja H2 SX SE	Gap
Mumbai	₹38.24 Lakh	₹41.4 Lakh	CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP ₹3.16 lakh less
Pune	₹38.24 Lakh	₹41.4 Lakh	CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP ₹3.16 lakh less
New Delhi	₹36.9 Lakh	₹39.95 Lakh	CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP ₹3.05 lakh less
Bengaluru	₹40.25 Lakh	₹43.58 Lakh	CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP ₹3.33 lakh less
Chennai	₹38.24 Lakh	₹41.4 Lakh	CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP ₹3.16 lakh less
Hyderabad	₹40.25 Lakh	₹43.58 Lakh	CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP ₹3.33 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP or the Ninja H2 SX SE?

The CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP, by ₹2.78 lakh on the versions compared here: CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP at ₹33.5 Lakh against Ninja H2 SX SE Ninja H2 SX SE at ₹36.28 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹36.9 Lakh against ₹39.95 Lakh.

Which is more powerful?

The CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP makes 217.5 bhp and 113 Nm and the Ninja H2 SX SE Ninja H2 SX SE makes 197.26 bhp and 137.3 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹61,999 a month for the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP and ₹67,123 for the Ninja H2 SX SE, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.