Engine kawasaki h2 – 310 hp. Supercharged H2R - oh man, that's really cool! Kawasaki told me this would be the best ride of my life. When I heard the engine of this “beast,” I began to believe them.
Motorcycle Kawasaki Ninja H2, Kawasaki h2r photo
It doesn't matter that I'm at the Losail circuit in Qatar, that first I'll be driving a 200 hp Kawasaki H2 (ninja h2r). I'm waiting for the H2R - the motorcycle of my life. The homologated version of the H2 came under fire first. Fresh Bridgestone V01 Slicks tires heat up over the asphalt. But they don’t live long - the H2 with a compressor develops 200 hp. Like in the serial “1000”, but the difference is 133 Nm of torque H2 and the beautiful stroke of the Kawasaki Ninja H2 curve on the graph. In the paddock, the rumble and snort mix with the whistling of turbines. But like a teenager, I'm more interested in what's "under the dress." 5 liters of engine oil are used for lubrication.
The giant intake manifold is located on the left side of the engine. To begin with, the Kawasaki Ninja H2 has a comfortable driving position. You will also be pleasantly surprised by the possibility of adjusting (within a range of 15 mm) the back of the sofa. The fact is that during acceleration it offers optimal support. The clutch does not require the athlete's grip. In general, while driving a Kawasaki N2 you will quickly forget that you are dealing with a “monster”. I take the first turns carefully. Up to 8000 rpm, everything happens in much the same way as in liter racers with similar power.
Ninja H2R, Kawasaki N2
Release Features H2R Line
The release of the model continues.
The Kawasaki Ninja H2R is a track-only racing version that produces 310 hp.
Moreover, new modifications of the bike begin to be developed two years after sales. In addition to the details inherent in any sport, the line is immediately distinguished by two key features:
- , a supercharging system appears on a serially sold motorcycle ;
- the speed of the new bike exceeds 300 km/h .
Note that the Yamaxa VMAX, with characteristic additional pipes on the sides of the fuel tank, even in the premium configuration, does not use them for supercharging, and in addition, its speed is electronically cut at around 220 km/h .
Kawasaki, sold all over the world, has no jammers and officially considered the fastest motorcycle in the world .
But you also need to pay attention that the H2R is a purely racing motorcycle, therefore it does not have mirrors and most lighting devices . In addition, there is no title - and therefore, it is impossible to register it, and the appearance of it on public roads will certainly interest traffic police inspectors.
Specifications
Engine – right side view.
Engine – left view.
Pressure pipe.
Steel frame.
The key feature of a bike engine is supercharging. It uses a two-speed centrifugal supercharger. Additionally, a lattice frame design is used to better dissipate heat from the engine. Apart from this, the engine of the motorcycle is ordinary, 4-stroke, with 4 cylinders arranged in a row:
- working volume - 988 cm3;
- number of cylinders - 4;
- number of cycles - 4;
- number of valves - 16, 4 per cylinder;
- power - 200 (310) hp;
- torque - 133.5 (165) Nm;
- cooling - liquid;
- fuel supply - injector 4x double injector system, 50 mm;
- ignition - digital;
- start - electric starter;
- tank volume - 17 l.
The strict assignment of one of the modifications only to tracks should have affected the power and torque settings. Its indicators are in brackets.
Transmission and clutch
The motorcycle engine is equipped with a 6-speed gearbox. Even before production began, the gearbox was rebuilt, the gear ratios were scattered across the entire speed range, and the foot stroke was reduced.
Control foot for 6-speed gearbox.
The bike has a quick shifter and a slipper clutch . Despite the stress that he may experience during his racing career, no special reinforcements were made. All according to standards:
- Multi-disc , oil bath clutch. Power transmission is a cable .
- Main drive - chain.
Classic chain drive.
Brakes
Supercharging and guaranteed 300 km/h require a good braking system. But it differs only slightly from the standards, with the exception of the use of Brembo .
Front brakes.
Rear brakes.
Front brakes
- number of disks - 2;
- diameter - 320 mm;
- support - 4-piston.
Rear brakes
- number of disks - 1;
- diameter - 250 mm;
- support - 2-piston.
In addition to stock ABS, additional braking assistance is provided by the KIBS - the brand’s own development specifically for this bike (deciphered in the features).
Madness - code name H2R
The real madness lives in the gearbox. This disease is called H2R. Before the mechanics started the cars, they gave us earplugs. Another moment and all hell will break loose. The engines began to play with a barbaric roar coming from the titanium exhausts. I felt my guts shake with each addition of gas. No MotoGP pit has ever been so loud.
On the first lap, which I completed with due respect, the H2R made it clear to me that it was from a completely different “fairy tale” than the H2. Sharper camshafts, a modified head gasket, an open exhaust and a computer with different ignition maps eventually broke the shackles of the four-cylinder engine. The car enters the start-finish straight, and then it’s like a powerful hammer falls. The compressor, driven by a planetary gearbox, rotates 9.2 times faster than the crankshaft and sucks in 200 liters of air at a speed of 100 m/s (360 km/h) per second. This is 5-10 times more than the engine can do naturally aspirated. At maximum speed, the turbine blades fly at 130,000 rpm. This is much faster than the speed of sound.
The pulse beats like a hammer, the stands and walls separating the pits from the track fly past, your eyes are glued to the braking zone. The speedometer shows 320 km/h. When braking, the H2R maintains a stable trajectory, with only a slight wobble at the rear. The anti-hopping clutch does all the work, working with controlled engine braking. The Ninja h2r corners much easier, much more accurately and more directly than the H2. Slightly stiffer springs, slightly higher damping and 22kg less weight significantly improve comfort, precision and feedback. The throttle response is a little softer. At the exit of the turn, anti-hopping does not allow you to forget about yourself (thank you from the bottom of my heart for it).
ninja h2r, kawasaki ninja h2r
Driving performance
Even the so-called “civilian” version of the H2 has a top speed of 337 km/h . According to some sources, the speed of the racing modification can reach 350 km/h . The amount of electronics packed into the motorcycle, as well as a well-tuned box, make it possible to achieve these values easily and naturally. The bike accelerates smoothly throughout the entire range.
Acceleration to hundreds
Acceleration from a standstill to 100 km/h is also capable of pleasing the average user. For the civilian modification it is stated - 2.5 seconds .
Fuel consumption
A user who wants such a motorcycle will be pleasantly surprised. The fuel consumption of this monster is only 5 (five!!!) liters per 100 km .
Dimensions and weight
The lightest is the racing version; civilian versions have a higher curb weight.
Since the model is constantly updated, the external parameters and weight of the motorcycle vary quite widely.
curb weight for:
- Ninja H2 - 238 kg ;
- Ninja H2R - 216 kg ;
- Ninja H2 SX - 256 kg ;
- Ninja H2 SX SE - 260 kg ;
- Ninja H2 Carbon - depends on the version.
The overall dimensions of the line do not go beyond standard sports.
- in length - 2,085 (2,070 mm);
- width - 770 mm;
- in height - 1,125 (1,160) mm.
- Seat height—825 (830) mm.
- Wheelbase - 1,455 (1,450) mm.
- Ground clearance - 130 mm.
The H2R version is a little different. Its parameters are given in parentheses.
For whom is it intended?
As the developer states, the bike has no special divisions into sales markets.
First of all, the bike is intended for those who are ready to pay a decent amount for it - the most budget model “starts” at $19,000, and the cost of the H2R version reaches $50,000.
In fact, only civilian modifications reach domestic markets. But regardless of the modification, the geometry of the motorcycle is designed for a person of average and tall height. It is recommended that short people choose another option.
Modifications and competitors
Over the course of several years of production, the bike managed to acquire five modifications.
- Kawasaki Ninja H2 — the civilian version, with which the development of the line begins.
The civilian version has mirrors with turn signals.
And you can even install side panniers.
- Kawasaki Ninja H2R is a parallel racing development. It differs from the first redesigned exhaust system, different boost settings, as well as overall dimensions and ergonomics. Additionally, the gearbox has been reconfigured and a special preparation package for track use has been applied.
- Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX - starts from 2018. The budget modification is distinguished by engine settings, installation of cheaper components (in particular, no Brembo), and changes in the settings of all systems. It’s interesting that the budget version will have a more capacious fuel tank - 19 l.
The Ninja H2 SX version is available with three engine options - 150, 170 or 200 l/s, depending on the region of sale.
- Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX SE - also launches in 2018. It is an expanded version of the previous modification, as evidenced by the additional letters (SE - Special Edition).
Receives seven additional solutions:
- LED optics;
- color instrument panel (screen);
- KLSM;
- KQS;
- heated handles;
- large windshield;
- the double saddle becomes more comfortable.
Kawasaki Ninja H2 Carbon
A limited version will be released in 2022, only 120 copies.
The Kawasaki Ninja H2 Carbon modification features a carbon fiber fairing and a special silver-mirror color scheme.
Models are numbered, their own number is indicated on the supercharger. It is distinguished by a different front fairing, an enlarged opening for cold air intake, which embraces the headlight, other mirrors and additional aerodynamic slits on the body. The backlighting of the tidy has been changed - 4 options , which are selected using the buttons next to it, there is an “ AUTO ” mode. It allows you to adjust the brightness depending on the surrounding conditions.
Based on the filling, developed power and speed, the bike does not have any significant competitors.
Price
The price for this unit ranges around $55,000, which is significantly more than its Japanese brothers. The average price for used options is difficult to say unambiguously, since the motorcycle is relatively new. In any case, the editors of the Ru-moto.com website could not find anyone willing to sell their brand new Kawasaki. Don’t forget that this is a sports version of this model, which is not very common as a production motorcycle.
Price for Kawasaki Ninja H2R
Flaws
Since the bike is new, there is no need to talk about shortcomings yet. There are some complaints about the fit and the angle of the control feet.
and dignity
The advantages include:
- chic appearance;
- good instrument panel;
The instrument panel is made in the form of a dual unit, consisting of a dial tachometer and a digital speedometer.
- controllability.
Speed is not mentioned, but the fact that even a non-racing version can reach over 300 km is worthy of respect.
Reviews
At the moment, the site editors have not been able to find happy owners of the Kawasaki Ninja H2R among the Russian-speaking audience, so here are screenshots of reviews from professional riders who participated in the first motorcycle tests in Qatar:
Adam Child, MCN on Ninja H2R
In third and fourth gear the bike shoots into space, in terms of acceleration the bike is simply incredible! But it also stops and handles - I assure you - much better than you might imagine. A traction control system is vital on a car that is capable of developing more than 300 hp. and cross the 350 km/h threshold, works very well... I piloted the bike with a fairly low level of electronic intervention, but this only meant that I had to ride not exactly on the intended trajectory - only deviate from it by a few inches, and when accelerating by In three gears I felt constant slipping of the rear wheel. Only in top gear did the slippage stop, or rather slow down. Adam Child
Ricardo Piergentile, InMoto on Kawasaki Ninja H2R
The journalist asked the question: “In Europe, prices for Kawasaki Ninja H2 and H2R differ exactly twice: 25,000 euros for the “road” version and 50,000 for the “racing” version. 25,000 euro difference - does this money make sense? Indeed, in fact, it is true that you can remove the electronic lock and allow the engine to spin at 2500 rpm. faster…"
Piergentile is confident that the difference is worth the money:
Green bombs vary in price, and that difference is an investment in the fact that you won't ram the bump stop at 350 km/h on the highway while driving a "liberated" H2: the H2R's handling and control are much better, that's a fact. Acceleration from 130 to 330 km/h gives an incredible sensation, pockets full of adrenaline. On a straight line. As soon as you reach the first corner, you feel every one of the 25 thousand euros invested by the developers in the Ohlins racing brakes and suspension. Ricardo Piergentile
And the last question from the journalist: “So the Kawasaki Ninja H2R is faster than a supercar?”
Answer:
Alas, the answer is no. Supercars still have unsurpassed braking and cornering performance where the bike is forced to lose a little more... However, direct comparison with powerful turbocharged 4-wheel “monsters” is yet to come! Ricardo Piergentile
