Kawasaki's H2 Superbike

Duck41 said:

Based on the limited H2 views we've been exposed to thus far, I would say the H2 looks very racy indeed. However, Kawasaki's acceleration-grounded advertising teasers have led many to surmise this platform has been built with the primary objective of becoming the fastest accelerating bike on the market - something that could certainly lend one an advantage on the track, but which will likely require sacrificing agility to some extent. It will be very interesting to see exactly how the company has elected to package this power plant.

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Stw said:

Doesn't the ZX14 fulfill that role???

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Phl said:

TJ99 to the plan, DUCATI back to the supermono!!!!


OR:
make a small (sub 700 cc twin, watercooled - to run in the Leightweight twin class) and make the bike wigh <300 lb

(like a Cagiva Mito on steroids) - oh how i miss that little mito125 ...

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TJ99 said:

I agree that either of those bikes would be super cool. The problem is that neither would be cheap, by any means. Beyond a very limited group of enthusiasts it's doubtful that many people would be willing to pay, for example, $22k for a 550cc single with 75hp. Or let's say we make a 300lb 400cc supercharged (since it's the topic du jour) twin that makes 90hp - but it costs as much as an 1199R. At that point you're basically talking about an NCR Millona - 320lbs, 100hp, $40k. They don't sell many of them, I can tell you.

It's a hard business case to make when someone could get a pristine RS250, R6, or race-kitted SV650 for a fraction of the price, and have (arguably) just as much fun...

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TJ99 said:

I agree that either of those bikes would be super cool. The problem is that neither would be cheap, by any means. Beyond a very limited group of enthusiasts it's doubtful that many people would be willing to pay, for example, $22k for a 550cc single with 75hp. Or let's say we make a 300lb 400cc supercharged (since it's the topic du jour) twin that makes 90hp - but it costs as much as an 1199R. At that point you're basically talking about an NCR Millona - 320lbs, 100hp, $40k. They don't sell many of them, I can tell you.


yeah, i know...

It's a hard business case to make when someone could get a pristine RS250, R6, or race-kitted SV650 for a fraction of the price, and have (arguably) just as much fun...

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you mean like this in a fine 748 dress ?

Phl said:

you mean like this in a fine 748 dress ?

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JeffD said:

So totally changing the subject but since TJ99 has resurfaced: whatcha working on now?

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TJ99 said:

Getting ready for EICMA, it's going to be a good show this year. Lots of major announcements expected among sportbikes of all brands. As an enthusiast myself I can't wait to see what everyone brings to the table!

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BigBoost said:

Glad to see your back.... What do you want to tease us with....?

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TJ99 said:

Oh I'm always around, never left. I like to stay current on what's going on in the forums, it's a great way to break out of the bubble and keep updated on what "you all," i.e. actual customers, think/want/hate/love.

As far as things to tease, nothing - unfortunately we've decided to freeze the lineup exactly as-is, with any modifications over the next decade or two limited solely to color changes....

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Phl said:

i'd like to see a TDI touring multistrada
100HP, 100Nm, 2 l/100km

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BigBoost said:

You're mean..... Come on give us a hint. I won't tell anyone, promise.

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TJ99 said:

Internet = the opposite of Vegas

There are awesome bikes in the pipeline for as far as the eye can see - I wouldn't know where to begin!

I like sportbikes myself, and when I look at what the future holds I get all giddy inside...that's the honest truth. It's a great time to be a lover of motorcycles and a great time to be a Ducatista.

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