Kawasaki Concours Forum
Riding => It's not a Concours - other Bikes => Topic started by: Rembrant on September 02, 2014, 05:54:09 AM
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Any predictions on what this is going to be?
750 Triple Superbike?
Or a force fed 1000 to replace the ZX14?
http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news-new-bikes/new-2015-kawasaki-ninja-h2-announced/25464.html (http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news-new-bikes/new-2015-kawasaki-ninja-h2-announced/25464.html)
http://www.sportrider.com/sportbike-news/kawasaki-announces-2015-ninja-h2-teaser-video (http://www.sportrider.com/sportbike-news/kawasaki-announces-2015-ninja-h2-teaser-video)
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:thumbs:
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Of course I'm curious to see what this new beast will be....but I surely don't need a 750 supercharged triple superbike...lol, my Moto-GP days are over for the foreseeable future...lol.
Now, if they create some new twist on the ZX14R, then perhaps some of that technology will overflow into the C14?...Who knows.
A friend of mine bought two of those supercharged Kawi watercraft beasts, and the supercharger failed on one of them almost immediately. He's fixed it already, and it was a relatively easy fix (gear drive failure), but it is apparently a common problem. It may have already been rectified by now,....so we'll see what they do with a new 2 wheeler;).
Rem 8)
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But, will it make it to the states? I know Kawasaki has to build faster, stronger, more powerful bikes to garner industry recognition, but how about allowing us to order bikes from the factory with our choice of options and colors? Now that would be innovative.
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But, will it make it to the states?
Well, the states always gets the big power bikes....with a country full of drag strips, that stuff sells.
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I guess we'll find out a little more tomorrow. Intriguing.
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Well, the states always gets the big power bikes....with a country full of drag strips, that stuff sells.
You mean I-95 or the Capitol Beltway?
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Maybe they took the 636, & supercharged it...?? Exciting stuff for sure. Sept 30 seems like forever now ;D
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What is that chirping sound in the new video? Makes me think this is going to be a sport bike with an automatic or DCT type transmission. :-\
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What is that chirping sound in the new video? Makes me think this is going to be a sport bike with an automatic or DCT type transmission. :-\
New style cam chain tensioner?
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New style cam chain tensioner?
:rotflmao: :goodpost: I guess that would be better then the "gravel in the gear box" CCT we have now.
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From: http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/news/h2-kawasakis-supercharged-ninja-confirmed?src=SOC&dom=fb (http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/news/h2-kawasakis-supercharged-ninja-confirmed?src=SOC&dom=fb)
"Also interesting is a description of a two-speed supercharger drive gearbox that would allow the charger to operate at different speeds relative to the crankshaft, giving two distinct power curves."
Chirping noise the supercharge drive gearbox?
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http://www.autoblog.com/2014/09/04/kawasaki-supercharged-ninja-h2-intermot-video-teaser-motorcycle/ (http://www.autoblog.com/2014/09/04/kawasaki-supercharged-ninja-h2-intermot-video-teaser-motorcycle/)
The noise is probably the waste gate for the excess boost.
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http://www.autoblog.com/2014/09/04/kawasaki-supercharged-ninja-h2-intermot-video-teaser-motorcycle/ (http://www.autoblog.com/2014/09/04/kawasaki-supercharged-ninja-h2-intermot-video-teaser-motorcycle/)
The noise is probably the waste gate for the excess boost.
Maybe your right but I've never heard a waste gate sound like that.
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Sounds like some type of assisted shifting, possibly a new clutchless system.
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:popcorn:
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1000cc 4-cyl supercharged ZX10 sports bike.
That kind of motor could be used in ZX14 /C14 as well as ZX10 and maybe others.
Probably built to comply with Euro4 emissions regs (and the new Californian ones) and with a 2 speed supercharger can probably deliver 60-70Mpg in economy mode and 220Bhp in power mode.
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Maybe your right but I've never heard a waste gate sound like that.
Sounds "different" when it's between your knees.
:yikes:
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http://youtu.be/QNlABzBpkP4 (http://youtu.be/QNlABzBpkP4)
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http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/kawasaki/inside-info-kawasakis-radical-h2-sportbike.html (http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/kawasaki/inside-info-kawasakis-radical-h2-sportbike.html)
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225+ HP in a ~450 lbs bike should be a serious rush.
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http://www.indiancarsbikes.in/motorcycles/2015-kawasaki-ninja-h2-supercharged-superbike-key-details-revealed-99443/ (http://www.indiancarsbikes.in/motorcycles/2015-kawasaki-ninja-h2-supercharged-superbike-key-details-revealed-99443/)
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I soooo hate Kawasaki right now. The wait is killing me >:(
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European site rocks....
http://www.kawasaki-ninjah2.eu/ (http://www.kawasaki-ninjah2.eu/)
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My only prediction : One day, one of these might be in my garage... ;D
Jamie
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My only prediction : One day, one of these might be in my garage... ;D
Jamie
I like the way you think!
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998cc inline 4...
225HP++
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998cc inline 4...
225HP++
I give up, how do you keep the front wheel on the ground?
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Spin the back tire.
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Here is a little teaser.
http://lanesplitter.jalopnik.com/heres-the-first-shot-of-kawasakis-supercharged-ninja-h-1640399066/1640400865/+damon (http://lanesplitter.jalopnik.com/heres-the-first-shot-of-kawasakis-supercharged-ninja-h-1640399066/1640400865/+damon)
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Watch the video.
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Here it is kids
http://youtu.be/GHBO5vSoMXo (http://youtu.be/GHBO5vSoMXo)
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And you'll never ride it. From Cycle World.....Brace for impact! Kawasaki has crashed the party again, this time with a 300-horsepower supercharged motorcycle for closed-course operation only. No muffling, no emissions, no DOT.
http://www.cycleworld.com/2014/09/30/2015-kawasaki-ninja-h2r-supercharged-sportbike-unveiled-at-intermot-2014-motorcycle-show/ (http://www.cycleworld.com/2014/09/30/2015-kawasaki-ninja-h2r-supercharged-sportbike-unveiled-at-intermot-2014-motorcycle-show/)
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Well kind of a let down. Awesome bike for sure but I was expecting an actual bike to show up at dealers. I never expected to buy one but was hoping to see, touch and sit on one. And to eventually see one on the street. This bike will not even race. It's really just a concept bike. How many will they even make?
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Its my understanding they plan on releasing a street version as well, probable tuned down.
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Its my understanding they plan on releasing a street version as well, probable tuned down.
Hope so. Otherwise I don't really get it.
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http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news-new-bikes/intermot-2014-kawasaki-ninja-h2r-specs-and-pictures-revealed/25623.html (http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news-new-bikes/intermot-2014-kawasaki-ninja-h2r-specs-and-pictures-revealed/25623.html)
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http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news-new-bikes/intermot-2014-kawasaki-ninja-h2r-specs-and-pictures-revealed/25623.html (http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news-new-bikes/intermot-2014-kawasaki-ninja-h2r-specs-and-pictures-revealed/25623.html)
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"The road-legal H2 will be unveiled early November at EICMA and produce 200hp - more details as they come."
Mo bedda! :banana
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http://youtu.be/wGPqIv8ppqY (http://youtu.be/wGPqIv8ppqY)
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The sound of EVIL !
http://youtu.be/hYlce0tFjLk (http://youtu.be/hYlce0tFjLk)
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That does sound wicked!
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My neighbors are going to love me. (http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll118/sherrylynne_photos/smileys/New%20smilies/evil.gif) (http://s286.photobucket.com/user/sherrylynne_photos/media/smileys/New%20smilies/evil.gif.html)
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Holy smokes! :o
They went and did it this time. 8)
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Details on street bike Ninja H2 here. But they don't say horse power. A cool $25,000 if you want one.
http://www.kawasaki.com/Products/2015-Ninja-H2?cm_mmc=EblastGeneral-_-NFV-_-11042014-_-KMC2015NinjaH2DetailsLanding (http://www.kawasaki.com/Products/2015-Ninja-H2?cm_mmc=EblastGeneral-_-NFV-_-11042014-_-KMC2015NinjaH2DetailsLanding)
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http://youtu.be/vAo0LWQFxdE (http://youtu.be/vAo0LWQFxdE)
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http://youtu.be/vAo0LWQFxdE (http://youtu.be/vAo0LWQFxdE)
Nice! I'd probably kill myself but would love to take it for a spin. 8)
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25K and they are taking orders.
Not priced as bad as I thought it would be, the new Yamaha R1M is 22k and makes 200 HP with electronic suspension, it is a great time to be into bikes!
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It looks like with a few modifications to the clutch, seal, and crank plus an ECU flash this bike will make way more that 200 HP. Actually, I'm sure none of them will remain stock / unflashed for very long.
The one thing I'm wondering is if Kawasaki will [NOW] put the ZX-14R engine in a future Concours 14 (possibly making it a Concours 15). If not they're stuck making three big engines. That just seems wasteful. ;)
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It looks like with a few modifications to the clutch, seal, and crank plus an ECU flash this bike will make way more that 200 HP. Actually, I'm sure none of them will remain stock / unflashed for very long.
The one thing I'm wondering is if Kawasaki will [NOW] put the ZX-14R engine in a future Concours 14 (possibly making it a Concours 15). If not they're stuck making three big engines. That just seems wasteful. ;)
I also own a ZX14R, and let me tell you, You don't want that engine in a Connie.
Seriously. :o
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I also own a ZX14R, and let me tell you, You don't want that engine in a Connie.
Seriously. :o
"Please don't throw me in the briar patch..."
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I also own a ZX14R, and let me tell you, You don't want that engine in a Connie.
Seriously. :o
Why not? They detuned the ZX-14 engine for the Connie. They can detune the ZX-14R engine for the Connie too.
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Why not? They detuned the ZX-14 engine for the Connie. They can detune the ZX-14R engine for the Connie too.
But hopefully not too much ;)
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I saw that it is sold as is. No warranty.
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I saw that it is sold as is. No warranty.
I guess they think if you can afford $25,000 for a pure toy, you can afford to get it fixed.