The release of the Kawasaki Ninja H2R did not surprise anyone, because several years earlier the Japanese company had already successfully tested its strength in the supersport class, offering motorcyclists the ZX-14R model. The characteristics of the ambitious newcomer were surprising - Kawasaki representatives, without false modesty, stated that they had developed the world's most powerful production hyperbike, also equipped boost system, increasing the already high engine power. And we must admit that this statement was not empty boasting. The new Ninja has set a new quality standard in its class.
Specifications
The most expensive and most powerful mass-produced hyperbike , what should it be? Powerful, fast, dynamic, with predictable handling and effective braking... This goes without saying, but you need to find the optimal balance between all these parameters. The designers succeeded, and they presented the public with the most advanced sports motorcycle in history. The Kawasaki Ninja H2R has technical characteristics that fully justify the high price.
Engine
The 4-cylinder, 4-valve liquid power unit with a volume of 998 cm² is the most powerful in its class. Additionally, it is supercharged with a 2-speed centrifugal supercharger , and in the Kawasaki Ninja H2R racing version it produces a record 310 hp! In the civilian version, the figures are somewhat more modest, from 200 hp. up to 231 hp (for H2 2019+ model years). The sports-touring modification of the H2 SX is distinguished by a retuned engine charged with “only” 150-170 hp. depending on the sales market. Peak torque is achieved between 8,000 (SX) and 12,500 rpm (H2R), and ranges from 128 to 165 Nm . All engine modifications are equipped with double injectors, and they prefer to be powered only by the highest quality gasoline.
Transmission
The Kawasaki Ninja H2R is equipped with a 6-speed transmission , which in 2021 migrated to the naked Z H2, which went on sale. The gearbox works very smoothly, and even allows some liberties - if desired, you can already reach a speed of more than 200 km/h in third gear.
Chassis and brakes
The steel trellis frame offers excellent flexural and torsional strength, and the bike behaves predictably even in long, high-speed corners when subjected to extreme stress. The front wheel has two 330 mm brake discs (320 mm in the SX version) with 4-piston calipers, and the rear wheel has one 250 mm disc with a 2-piston caliper. about the fact that the braking system is combined and equipped with ABS . The suspensions are fully adjustable, both front and rear, although they are quite short-travel.
Electronics
Kawasaki's flagship hyperbike is stuffed with all kinds of electronics. Here you have a tilt angle control system , and “smart” ABS, and a quickshifter , and 9-level traction control with three operating modes, and the ability to connect a smartphone to the motorcycle via Bluetooth (you will need a proprietary Kawasaki application), and much more. The Ninja H2R has no less electronic filling than any modern car.
Weight and dimensions
In terms of dimensions, the Kawasaki Ninja H2R is closer to sports tourists than to radical sports bikes; its length exceeds 2 meters , and the wheelbase falls just short of 1.5 meters. It also weighs a lot, the curb weight ranges from 216 kg (for the racing version - Ninja n2r) to 260 kg for the sports-touring version SX SE. The center of gravity is located high enough, so that every kilogram is subjectively felt. Partly, such a high mass is due to the fact that Japanese engineers made the motorcycle trellis frame from a steel alloy, rather than aluminum, to increase rigidity.
Controllability
The bike handles exactly as you would expect from a sports motorcycle, at a price comparable to an apartment in a medium-sized city. The top-end Ninja perfectly obeys the steering wheel and does not lose the ability to confidently maneuver even at speeds of up to 300 km/h! This is largely due to thoughtful aerodynamics - before launching into series, the sportbike was tested for a long time, including in a wind tunnel.
Fuel consumption
According to the manufacturer, the average gasoline consumption of the Kawasaki Ninja H2R is slightly less than 5 liters . When driving at very high speeds, or when racing on a track, it increases rapidly and can exceed 10 liters per 100 km .
It is advisable to fill only AI-98, and at proven gas stations - the high-tech Ninja N2 engine is very sensitive to fuel purity.
H2R maximum speed
James Hiller's H2R (Quattro Plant/Bournemouth Kawasaki)[18]Tire warmers were electrically heated prior to demo run[19]
2015
In the June 2015 TT race, competitor James Hillier rode a Kawasaki H2R as a demo lap between races at near race speeds,[18] on a regular superbike with slick racing tires,[19] around the 373⁄4-mile road course. which led to the TT record for fastest top speed achieved in the Isle of Man on a motorcycle.[20] A top speed of "over 206 mph" (332 km/h) on the Sulby Straight was recorded on the cyclists' personal Strava GPS smartphone app.[21]
2016
On June 30, 2021, Kenan Sofuoğlu, a five-time world champion Supersport circuit racer, attempted to set the maximum speed.[22][23] Kawasaki supplied standard H2R tires, in addition to specially formulated rubber tires developed by Pirelli for maximum speed to withstand extreme high speeds, and the motorcycle was supplied with race-grade fuel.[24] Sofuoğlu was fitted with a special one-piece leather suit to improve aerodynamics for his record attempt.[24]
This attempt, with the participation of the Turkish President, was made at the newly built Osman Ghazi Bridge, the fourth longest in the world, just over one and a half miles.[25] Kawasaki specified the H2R's top speed as 380 kilometers per hour (240 mph).[26] After four months of training and preparation, video from the motorcycle's dashboard display claimed a speed of 400 kilometers per hour (250 mph) in just 26 seconds.[8][27][28][29]
The speed has not been officially confirmed or verified by independent organizations. No fixed-point optical sensors were used to calculate the distance/speed, chronometers, or handheld devices,[7] and then with a theoretical calculation,[30] of the distance he covered in 26 seconds across the 8,799-foot (2,682 m) bridge. Bicycle world'
s Kevin Cameron two years earlier had estimated that, if properly geared, the H2R engine's power could theoretically overcome aerodynamic drag of up to 250–260 mph (400–420 km/h).[31]
Repair and tuning
The flagship model is extremely reliable, and, judging by the reviews of its owners, it does not have any common problems. This is undoubtedly pleasing, since any intervention in the design of this ultra-expensive motorcycle costs a pretty penny.
Repair
It is almost impossible to repair the H2R Kawasaki yourself. This model uses all the technological achievements of the Japanese company, and it is not easy to understand the structure of the sports bike. Any operation more complex than an oil change requires a visit to an authorized dealer.
Spare parts
There are practically no non-original spare parts, and the quality of those that are available is questionable. At speeds under 300 km/h, the slightest defect in any part can lead to fatal consequences, so you shouldn’t skimp on spare parts. Dealers usually have everything they need in stock; in extreme cases, any part can be brought to order. The cost is quite high.
Tuning
On the Kawasaki Ninja H2R, tuning is practically absent due to its unnecessaryness. Already from the factory, this bike is equipped with the latest technology, and there is simply nothing to improve in it. Some owners modify some small things like steering wheel grips or footrests, but usually that’s all.
Production Announcement
At the 2014 Intermot motorcycle show on September 30, 2014, Kawasaki announced that a race-only Ninja H2R model would be released, in addition to the street-legal, lower power Ninja H2, which would be fully unveiled at the EICMA show in November. [50][15] The bike was first shown in North America at AIMExpo in Orlando, Florida in October 2014.[67]
Kawasaki released some details about the Kawasaki H2 engine at Intermot. It was confirmed to be 998cc. supercharged inline-four engine producing 300 horsepower (220 kW) in the race-only H2R variant, still the most powerful engine of any factory-produced motorcycle,[50][48][49] 50% more than its closest competitor, the BMW S1000RR.[15]
Reactions
Global press coverage both before and after Intermot was extensive.
Prior to the full revelation of the H2R, reactions tended to highlight the re-introduction of forced entry into the motorcycle market, with headlines like "Hail to the New Era of Supercharging" (Auto Evolution),[48] "A Supercharged Ninja Is Inevitable" ( Motorcycle News
(UK)),[10] “Kawasaki's new sports bike will use a 1000cc supercharged engine.
See" (Wisordown (UK)), 2014 "Kawasaki Officially Unveils the Ninja H2 Supercharger" ( Cycle Online
(Australia)),[9] "Kawasaki Ninja H2: How the Supercharger Works" (
Motociclismo
(Italy)),[13] and " Kawasaki H2 Superbike: A Technical Look at Kawasaki's Upcoming Supercharged Superbike" (
Bicycle World
(United States)).[17]
Following the presentation, before any test rides were allowed, attention was drawn to both the bike's unusual styling and its precedent-setting power. Both the industry and general press stated that the car would "exceed the super sports scene with a steam hammer" ( Der Tagesspiegel
),[68] “breaks up the superbike class” (Gizmag),[49] “changes the rules of the game” (Autoevolution)[69] “A quantum leap into the future that will change the way we think about motorcycles” (Independent Newspapers),[59 ] and "a piece of two-wheeled madness... so extreme it's hard to comprehend" (
Road and Track
),[70] or was simply "radical" (
Motorcycle News
)[15] and even "ridiculous" (
Bloomberg Businessweek
).[56]
Bicycle world
and
Motorcycle News
both commented on how Kawasaki was laying claim to the top end of the market with the H2, breaking through a stagnant market (at least with the Japanese Big Four manufacturers) full of cool sportbikes and entry-level affordable bikes, and setting up the H2 as a halo model for the entire brand .
Kevin Cameron of Cycle World said: "When we look at the current crop of 1000s, they all date from before our current 'recession' and what little has been gained from the new product has been aimed at pleasing mostly an imaginary "new buyer" with a low price. technical delights ".[31] Highlighting Kawasaki's ability to create a product that draws on aerodynamics, turbine and engine design expertise from around the world. Kawasaki Heavy Industries conglomerate (dubbed the "vast industrial complex" by Sport Rider
[52]), unsigned
Motorcycle News
The article stated, "The H2R you see here is the pinnacle of what Kawasaki can do... It's a product, and every element is Kawasaki at its best, from the engine and aerodynamic developments to the mirror finish. black chrome paint specially designed for this model."[15]
Some analysts have noted the strange features of the supposedly track-only H2R model. Although it is fitted with racing slicks and lacks many of the features required for street riding in most jurisdictions, such as headlights, rearview mirrors and turn signals visible from the front or side, it also has features that are unusual or absent on pure track bikes, such as like the ignition switch and LED taillights.[15][58]
Unless otherwise noted, specifications in the information box are those of Kawasaki.[71]
Motorcycle modifications
- H2 . Basic civilian version, produced since 2014.
- H2R . The racing modification differs from the usual one with increased power (310 hp), retuned gearbox, supercharging and exhaust. This is a purely sports equipment and is not intended for public roads.
- H2 Carbon . Lightweight civilian version due to the use of carbon fiber body kit elements.
- H2 SX . A sport tourer with a slightly simplified design, with slightly less effective brakes and a smaller rear wheel. The SX Tourer is additionally equipped with plastic side cases.
- H2 SX SE . A sports touring bike based on the SX model, but with additional equipment: heated grips, a higher windshield, a retuned engine and gearbox, a 2-liter larger gas tank, different seats, a cornering light system and electronic suspension adjustment.
Announcements and analysis of the Pre-Intermot engine
Engine shown at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show, the supercharger has a cover embossed with "Kawasaki" to the right of the cylinders.
The H2 was announced by Kawasaki at the end of 2014. teaser campaign, and many expected it to be fully revealed at the Intermot exhibition that year. Before Kawasaki released full details, the supercharged inline-4 engine[60] was considered by several industry observers to be identical to or closely related to the nearly 1,000 cc inline-four unit. cm with a centrifugal supercharger introduced by Kawasaki at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show.[11][a][61]Kevin Cameron published an analysis showing that an engine of this displacement, slightly boosted to 5 psi (34 kPa) , will generate 203 horsepower (151 kW), more than the current leader Kawasaki's 191.7 horsepower (143.0 kW).[62]ZX-14 (power figures are at the rear wheel). The same engine will generate 257 horsepower (192 kW) at 10 psi (69 kPa). His analysis included a discussion of the benefits of a two-speed supercharger for this application to provide more linear power delivery (unlike the intractable Japanese turbo bikes of the 1980s which suffered from turbo lag). Cameron also said that Kawasaki patent documents suggest the engine would rely on evaporative cooling using port fuel injection instead of a bulky intercooler.[17]
Kawasaki claimed that the 2013 model was the first supercharger developed by a motorcycle manufacturer.[63] In 2013, journalists said that this engine could be installed in the "next generation [Ninja] ZX-14R" sportbike.[64] Journalists also noted that Kawasaki already has a production supercharged (but intercooled) inline 4-cylinder engine[65]) engine powering the Jet Ski Ultra 300X personal watercraft.[66]
Advantages and disadvantages
Any highly specialized technology has strengths and weaknesses. Thus, the technical characteristics of the Kawasaki Ninja H2R make this model simply dangerous for use on public roads, which is why only civilian modifications are allowed on roads.
Advantages
- Incredible power and crazy dynamics . Even the civilian modification of the Kawasaki Ninja H2 is capable of reaching a speed of almost 340 km/h, and acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h takes no more than 2.6 seconds.
- Capacious gas tank . This is especially true for the SX and SX SE versions, designed for long trips.
- Fully adjustable suspension , efficient and energy-saving.
- Excellent combined braking system with ABS .
- Ergonomics thought out to the smallest detail . The Kawasaki Ninja H2R is equally comfortable for both tall and short bikers.
- Modest fuel consumption , especially for a model with such impressive power.
Flaws
- High cost of maintenance. But, if you buy a motorcycle for 2-5 million rubles, you are unlikely to care much about money, right?
- Extremely complicated design . For repairs and maintenance you will have to go to official Kawasaki dealers.
- Considerable mass . In terms of dynamics, this is compensated by the enormous power, but purely physically the motorcycle seems heavy.
- Low ground clearance , only 130 mm. On bad roads this disadvantage can become critical.
Content
- 1 H2R top speed 1.1 2015
- 1.2 2016
- 2.1 Speed record
- 3.1 Engine and supercharger
- 5.1 Reactions
- 7.1 Notes
Owner reviews
Switched to Ninja from Hayabusa, just heaven and earth. The comparison is probably incorrect, I had an old Businka, 2003, and this is a completely different generation, but I have never driven a more recent one. In 2015 I changed the motor and bought it new from the dealer. There is a warranty, service only at the dealer, it costs, in my opinion, unreasonably expensive, but there are no options. The motorcycle is exactly what it seems, that is, really crazy. Personally, after my first trip along the highway, a new awareness of the meaning of the word “adrenaline” took shape in my head)) Oleg, Moscow.
I only rode the H2R Kawasaki on a track in Spain, rented it there, along with service and other things. ShKMG has a lot of experience behind it, but the bike still impressed me, it’s something that words can’t describe. I haven’t driven the civilian version, it’s one and a half times weaker in terms of performance characteristics, but I don’t have experience with it to compare. I myself ride a Yamaha R1, the motorcycle is completely different, in some ways more interesting even, albeit cheaper, although in general, of course, it is inferior to Kave Ash two Er. Dmitry, Krasnodar.
I skated the 2019 season on a Ninja SX, switching from a Kava GTR1400. The ninja is angrier, the character is not as smooth and calm as that of the GTR, but it is quite suitable for a sports tourist. Overtaking at any speed takes a couple of seconds, you don’t even have to shift down a gear. Overall impressions are mixed; I sometimes miss the GTR, although objectively the Ninja SX is head and shoulders above in most respects. If it had a cardan instead of a chain, it wouldn’t have any value. Victor, Smolensk.
Footnotes
- Cameron also recalled Kawasaki's experience with supercharged piston engines during the World War II Kawasaki Ha40 aircraft engine.[17]
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FAQ
- Which is correct, H2R or just H2? According to the official name, the first designation corresponds to the racing version, and the second to the civilian version. Accordingly, these are two different modifications.
- Is it expensive to maintain? Not cheap, but no more expensive than any other modern motorcycle comparable in price and technical characteristics.
- I've had two seasons of experience, rode them on a 600 sportbike, isn't it dangerous to ride a top-end Ninja? A controversial issue, but in any case it is better to err on the side of caution. This is not a bike for beginners, but for truly experienced motorcyclists.
Conclusion
At one time, the Cold War between the USSR and the USA led to rapid breakthroughs in the field of space exploration, and in the same way, fierce competition between Japan's largest motorcycle manufacturers spurred the development of technologies used in the production of motorcycles. The fruit of this rivalry was the Kawasaki Ninja H2R, which immediately after its release won the laurels of the most powerful production motorcycle in the world. The civilian version is slightly inferior to the racing version, but still few can compare with it. This is the pinnacle of motorcycle evolution within the sports and sports-touring classes.
Specifications
| Maximum engine power: | 150 - 310 HP |
| Torque: | 128 - 165 Nm |
| Working volume: | 998 cm3 |
| Motor type (cylinder arrangement, number of strokes): | 4-cylinder, 4-stroke, in-line, supercharged (2-speed centrifugal supercharger) |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
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| Starting system (Electric starter, kick starter): | |
| Maximum speed in km/h: | 216 – 260 km/h |
| Cooling system: | Liquid cooling |
| Transmission (gearbox): | 6-speed, Manual |
| Clutch (Dry / Wet): | |
| Drive unit: | Chain |
| Frame: | Trellis type, made of high-strength steel, lattice with pendulum mounting platform |
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| Wheelbase: | 1450 – 1480 mm |
| Weight: | 216 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 17 - 19 l. |
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Performance characteristics of Kawasaki Ninja H2 Stage 2
Stage 2 Kit Engine Components Exhaust System: New Brock's Performance Modular Exhaust System Fuel Delivery: Dynojet PCV with Brock's Performance Ohio Mile Custom Tuning ECU: Brock's Stage 2 ECU Flash Clutch Kit: Brock's Performance Clutch Mod Air Filter: Stock Airbox Filter Engine Oil : synthetic oil Alisyn Pro Drive 21 Race Series, 10w - 30 Oil additive: Petron Plus Formula 7 Racing fuel: VP Racing, leaded and oxygenated Stage 2 kit (chassis) Front sprocket: 19 teeth Rear sprocket: 41 teeth Lowered front end : Brock's Performance Radial Mount Lowering Kit
