Kawasaki's H2 Superbike

Buliwyf said:

I'll bet that the H2 is going to be a sportier version of a Zx11. With more comfortable ergo's than the Zx10r. Not a Superbike.

Something sporty enough that sportbike owners won't feel wussy on it. But more comfortable, better for long rides, and more powerful.

What the Busa would be if it was smaller, lighter, quicker.

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Phl said:

Kawasaki Ninja H2 Insider Confirmation: Engine
A friend of a friend with inside connections to KHI has let me in on a secret or two regarding the Ninja H2. With great risk I do want to share this information with you but do keep in mind that I cannot reveal everything to you without threatening to expose my friend of a friend.

Without further ado lets start where everyone wants to, what engine will Kawasaki pack between your legs?

How do you like the sounds of a centrifugal supercharged 1,000cc Inline 4 making north of 222 bhp (225 PS, 165Kw)? Because according to Kawasaki that's just what you're going to get. The engine is said to be its own ground up design and not based on either the 1,043cc from the Ninja 1000, nor the 998cc ZX-10R.

To put that in perspective, the MV Augusta F4R 312 (the current top speed record holder for production bikes) is making a MERE 190 hp, the ZX-14R brings a lowly 210 bhp to the table, while the Hyabusa holds fast at 195 bhp. What will be interesting is if Kawasaki is willing to shatter the Japanese gentleman's agreement limiting top speed to an even 300 km/h?

We still suspect Kawasaki might be sharing some components from one of their other two current liter class engines, the 1,043cc ZR1000 series (Ninja 1000 / Z1000) or 998cc ZX1000 series (ZX-10R). Whatever the engine's true origins, we've been 100% assured that this thing will be absolutely the quickest and most powerful Kawasaki motorcycle of all time, by far.

Stay Tuned.

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Phl said:

"centrifugal supercharged 1,000cc Inline 4 making north of 222 bhp......Trellis frame , single sided swing arm , 10 power modes , Advanced ABS , quick shifter and the Egos of a zx10 .... This is NOT a replacement for the ZX14R"

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duckyduc said:

with my limited mortal skill, i can't see myself taking advantage of 200+ hp...this is getting scary
always hope to see a 300 lbs bike with 100 hp...

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duckyduc said:

whenever i am at the track, keeping the front down out of any corner is a real exercise with the 1199 (only with rexxer map for smoother throttle), power is really irreverent at my local trackdays, i am not sure who is the audience for such bike as the H2, to early to tell without any further details

RC390 will be my track bike for 2015, with fully upgraded suspension to purchase straight from KTM and a curb weight of 340 lbs, this will be a blast around the local tight tracks

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duckyduc said:

yeah, blasting down the straight and i cant wait for it to be over, and dont get me wrong, the bike pulls like a train and everything is a blur,
but only when i approach turn one the excitement comes back, the thrill of nailing that turns can not be replaced with hp

that said, the 1199 is freakin good, i was able to hang with all 600s out there in the corner, so light and agile

the reason i got the RC 390 as track is because i started riding on a 1000cc bike, so i think i missed out quite a bit on learning to ride a small bike, and i wouldnt worry as much if i crash the bike on the track, 1199 is NOT cheap to repair

so i hope the H2 is not just a hp king, but will come complete as a whole package: nimble, fast and light weight. or else i would not be interested at all

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