Perfect Fitment Guide
Kawasaki
Ninja H2R
Best Tyres for Kawasaki Ninja H2R
Find the correct racing slick tyres for Kawasaki Ninja H2R with OEM sizes, track setup guidance, maintenance advice, and expert recommendations.
Overview
About Kawasaki Ninja H2R
Vehicle Specifications
Key mechanical details & tyre sizes
engine
998 cc, Liquid-cooled, Supercharged Inline-Four, DOHCpower
310 PS / 321.5 hp @ 14,000 rpm with Ram Airweight
216 kgwheel Type
17-inch Alloytyre Type
Racing SlickFront Tyre Size
120/60-17Rear Tyre Size
190/65-17Performance & Maintenance
Key highlights and care instructions
Why Tyre Choice Matters
Key performance factors
- Kawasaki Ninja H2R is a closed-course-only hyperbike engineered for extreme performance.
- The correct racing slick sizes are essential for maintaining the intended chassis balance.
- Slick compounds provide high levels of dry-track grip when operating within their intended temperature range.
- Correct tyre construction supports heavy braking, acceleration, and high cornering loads.
- The rear tyre profile is designed around the H2R's high power output and track-oriented chassis.
- Incorrect tyre sizing can change steering response, chassis balance, and electronic system behaviour.
Maintenance Tips
Prolong tyre life
- Inspect the tyres before every track session.
- Check for cuts, tears, blistering, tearing, abnormal wear, and carcass damage.
- Monitor tyre temperature and pressure according to the tyre manufacturer's racing specification.
- Use correct wheel balancing after tyre replacement.
- Inspect tyres after each track session for abnormal wear.
- Replace tyres when the manufacturer recommends replacement based on wear or heat-cycle condition.
Tyre Buying Guide
Expert Recommendations & Use Cases
Buying Guide
Ideal considerations
- Use the OEM racing sizes: 120/60-17 front and 190/65-17 rear.
- Use tyres specifically approved for closed-course racing and compatible with the H2R.
- Follow the tyre manufacturer's recommended cold and hot pressures for the exact track tyre.
- Use tyre warmers and temperature procedures only according to the tyre manufacturer's instructions.
- Check tyre age, condition, heat-cycle history, and tread condition before track use.
- Use matching front and rear racing tyres designed to work together.
Common Problems
Considerations & trade-offs
- Cold slick tyres provide inadequate grip outside their intended operating range.
- Abnormal tyre wear can result from incorrect pressure or suspension setup.
- Tearing or excessive wear can occur when tyre temperature and track conditions are mismatched.
- Wheel imbalance can create instability at high speed.
- Heat-cycle degradation can reduce available grip.
- Incorrect tyre compounds can significantly affect track performance.
Expert Tips
Optimal riding conditions
- Treat the H2R as a dedicated track machine rather than a road motorcycle.
- Use the manufacturer's approved racing tyre sizes and specifications.
- Record tyre heat cycles for serious track use.
- Set pressures based on the actual tyre manufacturer's racing data.
- Inspect suspension settings when tyre wear becomes abnormal.
- Do not mix unrelated racing tyre constructions or compounds.
Recommended Tyres for Kawasaki Ninja H2R
Unleash the full potential of your Ninja H2R
Super Sport120/70 ZR17
PIRELLI DIABLO ROSSO™ III Front 120/70 ZR17 M/C 58W TL
Price₹19,990
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Super Sport190/50 ZR17
PIRELLI DIABLO ROSSO™ III Rear 190/50 ZR17 M/C 73W TL
Price₹27,990
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Super Sport120/70 ZR17
Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV 120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W) TL
Price₹21,990
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Super Sport190/55 ZR17
Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV 190/55 ZR17 M/C 75W TL Rear Tyre
Price₹31,800
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Super Sport200/55 ZR17
PIRELLI DIABLO ROSSO IV 200/55 ZR17 M/C (78W) TL
Price₹34,990
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Sport Touring120/70 ZR17
Michelin POWER 6 120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W) TL Front Tyre
Price₹23,900
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Sport Touring190/55 ZR17
Michelin POWER 6 190/55 ZR17 M/C (75W) TL Rear Tyre
Price₹33,900
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Sport Touring200/55 ZR17
Michelin POWER 6 200/55 ZR17 M/C (78W) TL Rear Tyre
Price₹36,900
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Super Sport120/70 ZR17
Vredestein CENTAURO NS+ 120/70 ZR17 (58W) TL Front Tyre
Price₹12,600
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Super Sport190/55 ZR17
Vredestein CENTAURO NS+ 190/55 ZR17 (75W) TL Rear Tyre
Price₹18,700
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Super Sport120/70 ZR17
Metzeler SPORTEC M7 RR 120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W) TL
Price₹18,900
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Super Sport190/55 ZR17
Metzeler SPORTEC M7 RR 190/55 ZR17 M/C (75W) TL
Price₹28,900
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Super Sport120/70 ZR17
Pirelli DIABLO™ Supercorsa SP V3 120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W) TL (C) Front Tyre
Price₹25,250
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Super Sport190/55 ZR17
Pirelli DIABLO™ Supercorsa SP V3 190/55 ZR17 M/C (75W) TL Rear Tyre
Price₹35,490
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FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
The current Ninja H2R uses a 120/60-17 V01F racing slick at the front and a 190/65-17 V01R racing slick at the rear.
No. The Ninja H2R is a closed-course-only motorcycle and its supplied racing slick tyres are intended for track use.
No. Kawasaki specifies dedicated racing slick tyres for the H2R.
The H2R is engineered as a closed-course hyperbike and uses race-specific tyre dimensions and slick construction designed around its chassis and performance requirements.
Racing tyre pressures vary with tyre model, track surface, ambient temperature, rider pace, and tyre temperature. Follow the exact tyre manufacturer's track specification rather than using a normal road-tyre pressure.
Replace them according to the racing tyre manufacturer's wear, heat-cycle, and condition guidelines, especially when grip or carcass integrity has deteriorated.