Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX (2018+)
Fluid capacities, consumables, drivetrain, tire pressure & wear limits
The Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX (2018+) takes 4.3 L of oil with a filter change (3.5 L without).
Fluid Capacities
Oil capacity (with filter)4.3 L
Oil capacity (without filter)3.5 L
Oil capacity (dry fill)4.7 L
Coolant (radiator)2.9 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 H2SX engine takes 16097-0009 instead. Confirmed via multiple retailer listings for Ninja H2/H2R/H2SX.
Air filter (OEM)11013-0776Web-confirmed for H2 SX and 2019+ Ninja H2 — a different filter from the earlier H2 part (11013-0747).
Spark plug (OEM)NGK SILMAR9E9
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, 120 links
Drivetrain
Chain size525
Chain links120
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 size190/55ZR17M/C (75W)
Front tire pressure290 kPaUp to 195 kg (430 lb) load
Rear tire pressure290 kPaUp to 195 kg (430 lb) load
Brake fluid typeDOT 4
Wear Limits
Brake pad — front (min)1 mmStandard lining thickness: 4.0mm
Brake pad — rear (min)1.5 mmStandard lining thickness: 3.7mm
Clutch friction plate (min)2.9 mmStandard thickness: 3.22-3.38mm
Drive chain slack (limit)35 mmThis matches the top of the standard adjustment range; the manual gives no separate wear-limit figure beyond it