[visordown.com] - Supercharged Ninja H2 launch this month - Page 8

Jono · October 15th, 2014, 04:53 PM

Hahaha! Excellent marketing indeed. I saw on the yahoo homepage they had an article about this bike. Non-motorcyclists know about this bike because of their marketing. Spark an interest in non bikers and maybe they will walk into the Kawi dealers and walk out with a bike.

Sirref · October 15th, 2014, 04:58 PM

"hey I gots me a ninja 300" "dude, the one that goes 300mph!?" "hells yea brah" "how fast have you gotten it up to?" "it's top speed

" "siiiick!" later that day "what the hell is wrong with this bike, why won't it go more than 120mph"

Jono · October 15th, 2014, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sirref

"hey I gots me a ninja 300" "dude, the one that goes 300mph!?" "hells yea brah" "how fast have you gotten it up to?" "it's top speed

" "siiiick!" later that day "what the hell is wrong with this bike, why won't it go more than 120mph"

"I guess I'll upgrade to that 636 they had in the show room. I bet it will go like 600mph."

alex.s · October 15th, 2014, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jono

"I guess I'll upgrade to that 636 they had in the show room. I bet it will go like 600mph."

that must be why they had to add the wings.

choneofakind · October 15th, 2014, 05:12 PM

Pilot's license needed?!

alex.s · October 15th, 2014, 05:14 PM

only recommended, so we're good.

Sirref · October 15th, 2014, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

Pilot's license needed?!

oh the irony if my little sister would be allowed to ride a bike that I couldn't

xorbe · October 15th, 2014, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sirref

oh the irony if my little sister would be allowed to ride a bike that I couldn't

But you're cool with her flying a plane that you can't, aight ...

haha jk

Sirref · October 15th, 2014, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xorbe

But you're cool with her flying a plane that you can't, aight ...

haha jk

I'll fly planes someday, she just got the opportunity sooner

Rustitution · October 20th, 2014, 08:14 AM

The marketing has been fantastic. I love the idea of all of Kawasaki Heavy Industries together to pull out all the stops for one project. its made me look at new Kawasaki bike with interest where there was none before. so +1 rider good job Kawasaki

Clacquam · October 20th, 2014, 09:24 PM

Lighter and more powerful sounds sweet.

subxero · October 31st, 2014, 06:40 AM

has this been posted yet?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?featur...&v=wGPqIv8ppqY

temps · November 4th, 2014, 08:10 AM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAo0LWQFxdE

The H2 & H2R on Jay Lenos garage today.

Jono · November 4th, 2014, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by temps

Link to original page on YouTube.

There ya go!

I was hoping he'd get to ride it!

I like it more than the new R1.

garth285 · November 4th, 2014, 11:01 AM

Supposed to be 25k for the street version. I'd guess 40k for the race?

Jono · November 4th, 2014, 11:32 AM

Link to original page on YouTube.

xorbe · November 4th, 2014, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by garth285

Supposed to be 25k for the street version. I'd guess 40k for the race?

MSRP is on the official website now, yup US$25,000.

Sirref · November 4th, 2014, 12:37 PM

I like the h2 a lot more than the h2r, the headlight adds some character and turning those dumb wings into mirrors just looks more natural. The new R1 is more useable, looks cooler, and comes in almost 9 grand less though. If I were in the market I'd go for that instead.

Jono · November 4th, 2014, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sirref

I like the h2 a lot more than the h2r, the headlight adds some character and turning those dumb wings into mirrors just looks more natural. The new R1 is more useable, looks cooler, and comes in almost 9 grand less though. If I were in the market I'd go for that instead.

If I were in the market, I'd be looking at the 1299 Panigale! Still the best looking superbike IMO. http://www.ducati.com/bikes/superbik...igale/index.do

It's just gorgeous!

xorbe · November 4th, 2014, 02:01 PM

Skip to 1:50 and watch the exhaust glow on the dyno!!

http://www.cycleworld.com/2014/11/04...clusive-video/

alex.s · November 4th, 2014, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jono

There ya go!

I was hoping he'd get to ride it!

I like it more than the new R1.

but do you like it more than the new r1m?

Jono · November 4th, 2014, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex.s

but do you like it more than the new r1m?

If I had the money to buy one, my money would go towards the R1M. It's probably the better performing of the two. Not like I'll ever be skilled enough to properly ride either. Haha.

Sirref · November 4th, 2014, 04:05 PM

I would definitely consider the panigale at that price point but I'd actually lean towards the 899 instead of the 1299 The r1m is at the top of my list with the r1 being a close second

alex.s · November 4th, 2014, 04:15 PM

brutale! somebody buy a brutale!

my neighbor has one. they're ****inggg seexxxxxxxyyyyyyy!!!!

choneofakind · November 4th, 2014, 07:06 PM

That H2 is very... stocky looking. It reminds me of a bulldog. It doesn't exactly scream "athletic" to me though, just bulky and stocky.

LittleRedNinjette · November 5th, 2014, 06:24 AM

I like it. If i had the cash i may go for it... Aww, who am i kidding. I would get a Diavel... Ok so if i could afford a second bike after that, then i would get it.

For now im happy admiring it.

Rustitution · November 5th, 2014, 08:34 AM

The sound is intoxicating. I love my Kawi but I don't know if I could drop 25K on a new bike. but i guess you get what you pay for, it is a Japanese Hyper Bike.

CZroe · November 7th, 2014, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by temps

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAo0LWQFxdE

The H2 & H2R on Jay Lenos garage today.

They never showed the exhaust side of the H2, which I wanted to see because the rear wheel spoke pattern looks different from the H2R.

CZroe · November 7th, 2014, 09:27 AM

And, just as I feared, the street exhaust is HIDEOUS.

backinthesaddleagain · November 7th, 2014, 09:51 AM

Maybe the H2R should be H2CC for closed course, but that would make people confuse it with cubic center meters, or CC Cowboy. I think it is cool for the sake of technology, but where can it actually be raced? Drag racing, salt flats, etc? Can't put it on the grid in any road racing series.

Brother Michigan · November 7th, 2014, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CZroe

And, just as I feared, the street exhaust is HIDEOUS.

Thank you EPA noise regulations...

choneofakind · November 8th, 2014, 06:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brother Michigan

Thank you EPA noise regulations...

Lol, pretty sure the ugly part is all Kawasaki, not EPA. Look at the Ninja 1000, the Z1000, the Ninja300, the Concourse.

Brother Michigan · November 8th, 2014, 09:30 AM

It'd be easier to make an attractive muffler if they didn't need to be so darn big!

choneofakind · November 8th, 2014, 10:04 AM

Ehhhhh, I don't think it has to be big to be effective (insert secksual inyourendo here). Kawi just likes making giant cans because it's bulky and matches whatever style they're going for. Look how small the muffler is on the GSXR, R6, S1000RR, etc. I think the EPA compliance is responsible for the heavy pre-muffler catalytic converter that sits just in front of the swingarm. Looks are responsible for whatever ugliness the manufacturer makes the can out of.

Besides, larger=quieter is more for aftermarket cans that rely on a volume of glass packing to muffle, not OE cans that use a labyrinth of compartments to muffle sound. Those can be made as large or as small as the OEM wants, just takes some design.

Alex · November 8th, 2014, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

Ehhhhh, I don't think it has to be big to be effective (insert secksual inyourendo here).

They all have to be of similar capacity to meet the same noise regulations. Some other manufacturers solve the problem by having large collectors under the engine, more out of view; then they tack on a small end can that isn't really doing much. If there is less space for such a collector, it means that the standard exhaust position is on the hook for much more. There's no easy button here, they all have to pass the same drive-by noise tests.

choneofakind · November 8th, 2014, 01:47 PM

Yeah, I can conceptualize that and see how my previous statement is a little flawed. But I'm still betting they bulk it up more for appearance.

Jono · November 17th, 2014, 06:13 PM

Link to original page on YouTube.

That sound!!! That exhaust gets HOT! Making 296hp at the tire.

CZroe · November 17th, 2014, 06:16 PM

Still wondering how the R-version is track-ready with no lower fairing (needs to be able to hold all the oil the engine contains).

ninjamunky85 · November 17th, 2014, 06:17 PM

Jesus Christ.

How fast can you accelerate on a dyno?.. Looks like he shoulda wheelied right off the thing.

Sirref · November 17th, 2014, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ninjamunky85

Jesus Christ.

How fast can you accelerate on a dyno?.. Looks like he shoulda wheelied right off the thing.

that's what I was thinking, looks like that was near the limit for a dyno. The rear was starting to hop DAMN

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October 15th, 2014, 05:14 PM	#286
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October 20th, 2014, 08:14 AM	#290
Rustitution World Class Ninja Name: Rusty Location: West Chester PA Join Date: Sep 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Ninja 250, 96 VFR750, 79 Yamaha XS1100 Special Posts: 224	The marketing has been fantastic. I love the idea of all of Kawasaki Heavy Industries together to pull out all the stops for one project. its made me look at new Kawasaki bike with interest where there was none before. so +1 rider good job Kawasaki __________________________________________________ Life is not a journey to the grave with the to arrive safely in one pretty and well preserved piece, but to skid across the line, thoroughly used up, worn out, leaking oil, shouting, GERONIMO!
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October 20th, 2014, 09:24 PM	#291
Clacquam ninjette.org member Name: benny Location: Berkeley, CA 94704 Join Date: Oct 2014 Motorcycle(s): None yet Posts: 10	Lighter and more powerful sounds sweet. __________________________________________________ Midwest Instiute Massage Therapy Certification

October 31st, 2014, 06:40 AM	#292
subxero dirty boy Name: Joe Location: Johnstown, PA Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): I don't even know anymore?? Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '14	has this been posted yet? https://www.youtube.com/watch?featur...&v=wGPqIv8ppqY __________________________________________________ I love the smell of burning pre-mix in the morning I don't think I'm a lot dumber than you thought that I think that I thought I was once.

October 15th, 2014, 04:53 PM	#281
Jono ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jono Location: Memphis, TN Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Triumph Street Triple, 2009 KLX250SF, 2003 Suzuki SV650S (Sold), 2006 Ninja 250 (Sold) Posts: A lot.	Hahaha! Excellent marketing indeed. I saw on the yahoo homepage they had an article about this bike. Non-motorcyclists know about this bike because of their marketing. Spark an interest in non bikers and maybe they will walk into the Kawi dealers and walk out with a bike.

October 15th, 2014, 05:12 PM	#285
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Pilot's license needed?!

November 4th, 2014, 08:10 AM	#293
temps ninjette.org member Name: temps Location: canada Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 ninja Posts: 21	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAo0LWQFxdE The H2 & H2R on Jay Lenos garage today.

November 4th, 2014, 11:01 AM	#295
garth285 KAWASAKI GURU Name: Shawn Location: Florida Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): Turbo Ninja 250 Posts: 863	Supposed to be 25k for the street version. I'd guess 40k for the race?

November 4th, 2014, 11:32 AM	#296
Jono ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jono Location: Memphis, TN Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Triumph Street Triple, 2009 KLX250SF, 2003 Suzuki SV650S (Sold), 2006 Ninja 250 (Sold) Posts: A lot.	Link to original page on YouTube.
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November 4th, 2014, 12:37 PM	#298
Sirref Private Joker Name: Ben Location: Towson, MD Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): '99/'01 Ninja 250 "sketchy", '13 Ninja 300 "yoshi", '03 GSXR 600 "merlin" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '14	I like the h2 a lot more than the h2r, the headlight adds some character and turning those dumb wings into mirrors just looks more natural. The new R1 is more useable, looks cooler, and comes in almost 9 grand less though. If I were in the market I'd go for that instead. __________________________________________________ I see you over there seeing me, do you see the me I think you see?

November 4th, 2014, 02:01 PM	#300
xorbe ninjette.org guru Name: xorbe Location: Bay Area, CA Join Date: Jun 2013 Motorcycle(s): N650 (and others) Posts: 408	Skip to 1:50 and watch the exhaust glow on the dyno!! http://www.cycleworld.com/2014/11/04...clusive-video/

November 4th, 2014, 04:05 PM	#303
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November 4th, 2014, 04:15 PM	#304
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	brutale! somebody buy a brutale! my neighbor has one. they're ****inggg seexxxxxxxyyyyyyy!!!! __________________________________________________

November 4th, 2014, 07:06 PM	#305
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	That H2 is very... stocky looking. It reminds me of a bulldog. It doesn't exactly scream "athletic" to me though, just bulky and stocky.

November 5th, 2014, 06:24 AM	#306
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November 5th, 2014, 08:34 AM	#307
Rustitution World Class Ninja Name: Rusty Location: West Chester PA Join Date: Sep 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Ninja 250, 96 VFR750, 79 Yamaha XS1100 Special Posts: 224	The sound is intoxicating. I love my Kawi but I don't know if I could drop 25K on a new bike. but i guess you get what you pay for, it is a Japanese Hyper Bike. __________________________________________________ Life is not a journey to the grave with the to arrive safely in one pretty and well preserved piece, but to skid across the line, thoroughly used up, worn out, leaking oil, shouting, GERONIMO!

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November 7th, 2014, 09:51 AM	#310
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	Maybe the H2R should be H2CC for closed course, but that would make people confuse it with cubic center meters, or CC Cowboy. I think it is cool for the sake of technology, but where can it actually be raced? Drag racing, salt flats, etc? Can't put it on the grid in any road racing series.

November 8th, 2014, 09:30 AM	#313
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November 8th, 2014, 10:04 AM	#314
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Ehhhhh, I don't think it has to be big to be effective (insert secksual inyourendo here). Kawi just likes making giant cans because it's bulky and matches whatever style they're going for. Look how small the muffler is on the GSXR, R6, S1000RR, etc. I think the EPA compliance is responsible for the heavy pre-muffler catalytic converter that sits just in front of the swingarm. Looks are responsible for whatever ugliness the manufacturer makes the can out of. Besides, larger=quieter is more for aftermarket cans that rely on a volume of glass packing to muffle, not OE cans that use a labyrinth of compartments to muffle sound. Those can be made as large or as small as the OEM wants, just takes some design.

November 8th, 2014, 01:47 PM	#316
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Yeah, I can conceptualize that and see how my previous statement is a little flawed. But I'm still betting they bulk it up more for appearance.

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November 17th, 2014, 06:17 PM	#319
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