Kawasaki Ninja H2 (2015-2017)
Fluid capacities, consumables, drivetrain, tire pressure & wear limits
The Kawasaki Ninja H2 (2015-2017) takes 4.4 L of oil with a filter change (3.9 L without).
Fluid Capacities
Oil capacity (with filter)4.4 L
Oil capacity (without filter)3.9 L
Oil capacity (dry fill)5 L
Coolant (radiator)2.5 LTotal solution capacity as printed
Consumables
Engine oil gradeAPI SG, SH, SJ, SL or SM with JASO MA, MA1 or MA2, SAE 10W-40
Coolant typePermanent antifreeze (ethylene glycol, Green), 50/50 mixture with soft water
Oil filter (OEM)16097-0009Different from the 16097-0008 used across most of the Kawasaki lineup — the supercharged H2/H2R engine takes 16097-0009 instead. Confirmed via multiple retailer listings for Ninja H2/H2R/H2SX.
Air filter (OEM)11013-0747Web-confirmed for 2015-2018 Ninja H2 — a different filter from the later H2/H2SX part (11013-0776).
Spark plug (OEM)NGK SILMAR9B9
Front brake pads (OEM)Not listed by part number in the extracted manual text
Rear brake pads (OEM)Not listed by part number in the extracted manual text
Drive chainENUMA EK525RMXZ/3D, 118 links
Drivetrain
Chain size525
Chain links118
Chain slack25–35 mm
Drive Chain Slack Limit35 mmThis matches the top of the standard adjustment range; the manual gives no separate wear-limit figure beyond it
Chain 20-link limit319 mmNew chain 20-link length standard: 317.5-318.2 mm
Front sprocket (OEM)18TDerived from the final drive reduction ratio 2.444 (44/18) — tooth counts aren't printed as a standalone spec
Rear sprocket (OEM)44TDerived from the final drive reduction ratio 2.444 (44/18) — tooth counts aren't printed as a standalone spec
Brakes & Tires
Front tire size120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
Rear tire size200/55ZR17M/C (78W)
Front tire pressure250 kPa
Rear tire pressure290 kPa
Brake fluid typeDOT 4
Wear Limits
Brake pad — front (min)1 mmStandard lining thickness: 3.7mm
Brake pad — rear (min)4.5 mmStandard combined lining + back plate thickness: 6.95mm — this manual measures rear pads including the back plate, unlike the front
Drive chain slack (limit)35 mmThis matches the top of the standard adjustment range; the manual gives no separate wear-limit figure beyond it