2015_Kawasaki_Ninja H2R_5.med 2015 Kawasaki Ninja H2 and H2R Built as a race-only bike, the H2R is said to produce a whooping 300 hp max--straight off the showroom floor--with a supercharged 998cc, inline four-cylinder. No signals or mirrors and full-slicks, 120/600 R17 up front and 190/650 R17 in the back, the H2R is only designed for the race track. Does that mean no VIN? We dont know yet, as Kawasaki has only unveiled so much information and not said anything about the H2, which will be released at the EICMA show. 2015_Kawasaki_Ninja H2R_4.med Horsepower We didnt think wed see a 300 hp motorcycle, but the H2 is living up to its hype. This power number makes the Ninja H2R the highest-horespower motorcycle ever manufactured, beating out Kawasakis own ZX-14R. We arent sure of the power output of the H2 street-version yet or if itll feature the full carbon fiber body, but wed bet those power numbers will also beat out the ZX-14R. Its rare to see hp figures from manufacturers, and when they do share them, theyre often sand-bagging. Wed imagine if the street version doesnt make 300hp, itll do it with minor tuning. 2015_Kawasaki_Ninja H2R_2.med Kawasaki Heavy Industries Just like the PR speak from the teasers, Kawasaki used multiple divisions inside the Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. (KHI) to produce the bike, which is why the Kawasaki River Mark is proudly displayed on the front. The all-new supercharger was built and designed in house with help from Kawasakis Gas Turbine Machinery Company, Aerospace Company and Corporate Technology Division. This bike is meant to show off the capability of such a big company like Kawasaki and prove to the general public what their R and production is capable of. 2015_Kawasaki_Ninja H2R_6.med Chassis As for the chassis, thats an engineering feat unto itself. The bike is designed for high-speed riding, but according to Kawasaki they also wanted it to handle. They sacrificed a long wheelbase for handling purposes, as a longer wheelbase would normally help with high-speed stability. Instead they focused heavily on the aerodynamics to make up the difference. An all-new stiff trellis frame “provided both the strength to harness the incredible power of the supercharged engine, and balanced flex to help stability for high-speed competition riding.” It takes a lot to keep a 300 hp engine in place while maintaining rigidity, but it sounds like this chassis will do the job. Kawasaki says that the carbon-fiber upper and lower winglets and aero work are a part of the Intense-Force Design along with the air ducting that feeds the supercharger. Designed with help from Kawasaki’s Aerospace Company, the winglets increased stability in the ultra-high speed range and were critical to the motorcycle’s overall design. Finishing out the details, the tank is a black chrome and the trellis frame is in Kawa green, naturally. Kawasaki set out to build the fastest accelerating bike in the world, and therefore produced the most powerful. “The kind of acceleration no rider has experienced before” is Kawasakis tag line for the H2. 2015_Kawasaki_Ninja H2R_3.med 2015 KAWASAKI NINJA H2™R SPECIFICATIONS Engine Supercharged, in-line four, liquid-cooled Displacement 998cc Supercharger Centrifugal, scroll-type Maximum Power approx 300hp Frame Trellis, high-tensile steel Tires F: 120/600 R17 (racing slick) R: 190/650 R17 (racing slick)
Posted on: Tue, 02 Dec 2014 05:57:33 +0000
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