Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX SE versus Honda VFR1200 F
Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX SE
Sporttourer
Honda VFR1200 F
Sporttourer
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2019 bis 2024~
Built von 2009 bis 2016
RRP 28.995 €
RRP
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Competitors
Pros:
- Achievement
- Torque
- Travel comfort
- Handling
Pros:
- Extremely good brakes
- Drives like an Intercity
- Touring-ready
- good pillion comfort
- beefy engine
Cons:
- Standard equipment a bit lean
Cons:
- Traction control only from 2012
- heavy machine, nothing for beginners
- Torque weakness up to 3,500 rpm
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.480 mm
Length : 2.135 mm Height : 1.260 mm
Seat : 835 mm
Weight : 262 kg
Length : 2.135 mm Height : 1.260 mm
Seat : 835 mm
Weight : 262 kg
Wheelbase: 1.545 mm
Length : 2.250 mm Height : 1.220 mm
Seat : 815 mm
Weight : 267 kg
Length : 2.250 mm Height : 1.220 mm
Seat : 815 mm
Weight : 267 kg
Engine
Motor design: Number 4 Cylinder
Displacement: 998 ccm
Hub: 55 mm
Hole: 76 mm
Cooling: flüssigkeitsgekühlt
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 998 ccm
Hub: 55 mm
Hole: 76 mm
Cooling: flüssigkeitsgekühlt
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: Four-cylinder four-stroke V-engine 4 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.237 ccm
Hub: 60 mm
Hole: 81 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 1.237 ccm
Hub: 60 mm
Hole: 81 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Performance
Maximum speed: 299 km/h
Performance: 200 HP at 11.000 U/Min
Torque: 137 NM bei 9.500 U/Min Tank contents: 19 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 333 km
Performance: 200 HP at 11.000 U/Min
Torque: 137 NM bei 9.500 U/Min Tank contents: 19 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 333 km
Maximum speed: 250 km/h
Performance: 173 HP at 10.000 U/Min
Torque: 129 NM bei 8.750 U/Min Tank contents: 19 Litre
Performance: 173 HP at 10.000 U/Min
Torque: 129 NM bei 8.750 U/Min Tank contents: 19 Litre
Chassis
Frame type:
Tubular space frame (steel) Front suspension:
43 mm upside-down fork (travel 120 mm) Rear suspension:
Uni-Trak gas pressure shock absorbers (travel 139 mm) Tyres at the front: 120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
Rear tyres: 190/55ZR17M/C (75W)
Tubular space frame (steel) Front suspension:
43 mm upside-down fork (travel 120 mm) Rear suspension:
Uni-Trak gas pressure shock absorbers (travel 139 mm) Tyres at the front: 120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
Rear tyres: 190/55ZR17M/C (75W)
Front suspension:
Telescopic fork with 43 mm tube diameter (travel 109 mm)
Rear suspension:
Single-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70-ZR17
Rear tyres: 190/55-ZR17
Telescopic fork with 43 mm tube diameter (travel 109 mm)
Rear suspension:
Single-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70-ZR17
Rear tyres: 190/55-ZR17
Brakes
Front brake
Semi-floating 320 mm Brembo double brake discs. Radial mounted four-piston calipers, Brembo Stylema Monoblock (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc with Brembo double piston brake caliper (∅ 250 mm)
Semi-floating 320 mm Brembo double brake discs. Radial mounted four-piston calipers, Brembo Stylema Monoblock (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc with Brembo double piston brake caliper (∅ 250 mm)
Front brake
Double disc brake front with six-piston fixed calipers, floating brake discs (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake rear with double piston caliper (∅ 276 mm)
Double disc brake front with six-piston fixed calipers, floating brake discs (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake rear with double piston caliper (∅ 276 mm)
Problem-free, fast, good
In dubious weather conditions, in cold and rain, the Kawa proved to be an unproblematic companion. It is quite astonishing how well the electronic helpers work to tame their power. Almost all of them are needed under these conditions - but at the same time you have a lot of fun with the big SPORTtourer and have to make surprisingly few compromises.
In the city, she is not the first choice – everywhere else she did not afford a single serious nakedness. Rarely have we enjoyed 200 hp so relaxed.
The test bike was provided to us by Heller & Soltau in St. Michaelisdonn.
Conclusion - what gets stuck
The Honda VFR 1200 F is one of the most beautiful motorcycles for me. She's no less than a design icon and there's no motorcycle that looks like it. Admittedly, design is a matter of taste, but at least the VFR shouldn't leave anyone cold. Their appearance arouses emotions and that's exactly what motorcycles should do, right?The VFR is certainly not a beginner's motorcycle, but it has far too much power and is too heavy. But if you already have motorcycle experience and stand on big ships, you will be thrilled by the absolutely sovereign idea that the VFR delivers on motorways and country roads. If you are looking for a small, agile motorcycle for the city, you probably won't have read this test article until this one anyway. ;-)
The test motorcycle was kindly provided by Motorrad Ruser.
