Kawasaki Ninja H2's 2027 Model Year Revealed via Approval Filing, Output Dialed Back to 197hp

It could also be a shift toward lower revs and more torque focus, so I wouldn't call it a simple downgrade.

If it came from an approval filing, does that mean there's no official announcement yet?

With the Hayabusa and ZX-14R being phased out, I really wanted the H2 to keep its own uncompromised path.

Matching the same figures as the Z H2 SE might be aimed at platform consolidation.

Honestly a bit disappointing to see the output drop — that off-the-charts power was part of what made the H2 special.

Going from 228 to 197 horsepower, a 31-horsepower drop, seems likely to be regulatory compliance.