Does set 42170 include any minifigures?

No, it's a vehicle-only Technic set built from 643 pieces, with no minifigures included.

How many different part types are in the set?

There are 153 distinct part shapes among the 643 pieces, many of them specialised components for steering, suspension and bodywork.

Who is this motorcycle set aimed at?

Builders who enjoy Technic models for their working mechanisms, such as steering and front suspension, and want a display piece rather than a play set.

Technic

Kawasaki Ninja H2 Motorcycle

Set 42170 from the LEGO® Technic range recreates the Kawasaki Ninja H2 as a working model rather than a static shape. The focus sits on mechanics over pure looks, with steering, suspension and a visible engine block. Across 643 pieces it makes for a compact but part-dense build for an evening project.

Set number: 42170
Year: 2024
Pieces: 643
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Technic
Different parts: 153

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 153

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

Spare parts (15)

These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.

Description

A Technic take on a superbike

Set 42170 is part of the LEGO® Technic range and recreates the Kawasaki Ninja H2 as a scaled model rather than a simple brick shape. Across 643 pieces the build focuses on how a motorcycle actually works: the front forks compress on a spring, the handlebars turn the front wheel, and the inline engine sits visibly inside the frame. Rather than an action-figure-scale toy, it reads as an engineering model, which is the appeal of the Technic line to builders who like working mechanisms as much as the finished look.

Black, grey, blue and red

The colour scheme stays close to how sports bikes are usually finished: black and light bluish grey make up the frame, engine block and fairing panels, with blue and red picked out on the tank, seat and smaller details for a racing accent. It is a restrained palette rather than a busy one, which keeps the silhouette of the bike readable once it is finished. The parts list on this page breaks down exactly which colours and shapes go where before you start sorting.

153 shapes across 643 pieces

The set uses 153 distinct part types, a fairly high ratio for a 643-piece model and typical of Technic vehicles, where steering, suspension, wheels and bodywork all need their own specialised pieces. If you are sorting a bag of loose parts or checking a second-hand set against the original contents, this is the page to compare against, since it lists every shape and colour the model actually needs rather than a rough estimate.

Built to be displayed, not played with

There are no minifigures in this set; it is entirely a vehicle model. Once assembled, the Ninja H2 sits on its own stand and works well as a desk or shelf piece, with the moving steering and suspension giving it something to interact with beyond just looking at it. That combination makes 42170 a good match for anyone who enjoys Technic specifically for its mechanics rather than a licensed theme.

FAQ

Does set 42170 include any minifigures?: No, it's a vehicle-only Technic set built from 643 pieces, with no minifigures included.
How many different part types are in the set?: There are 153 distinct part shapes among the 643 pieces, many of them specialised components for steering, suspension and bodywork.
Who is this motorcycle set aimed at?: Builders who enjoy Technic models for their working mechanisms, such as steering and front suspension, and want a display piece rather than a play set.