kawasaki H2 superbike
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great! for 300hp the speed is to be expected really , as the busa & ZX14 are factory limited to 186mph, uncorked they push 200mph w/200hp
The 210 mph wasn't what impressed me because it sounds like it'll go a lot faster. What got my attention wasgreat! for 300hp the speed is to be expected really , as the busa & ZX14 are factory limited to 186mph, uncorked they push 200mph w/200hp
1. it needs the wings
2. one of the riders hit a bird on his helmet at 200 mph - can't imagine what that was like
the wings may help in straight line stability, although someone brought up an interesting point that those rockets running the top speed salt flat races don't usually have them?The 210 mph wasn't what impressed me because it sounds like it'll go a lot faster. What got my attention was
1. it needs the wings
2. one of the riders hit a bird on his helmet at 200 mph - can't imagine what that was like
from what I've read so far is they are more there to control air flow where needed to cool the bike parts b/c of the supercharger, they get hotter than a normal bike... same w/the lack of lower fairing/belly pan - figure for better true aerodynamic results it would have...
either way, I'm sure they tested the heck out of it in a wind tunnel to see
I've hit objects (not that big) at well over triple digits and not much time to think/react; he prob. just tightened his grip so he wouldn't fall off!
Brock Kickass
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Functional or not those wings look stupid.
Fizzer, I think you are both right and wrong. You are saying that JK is judging these people by the fact that their bikes are basically unridable, as those of us who ride think of riding. That is true, in my opinion, he is judging them that way.sorry man, you're coming off as very judgemental. just because someone buys any kind of moto and doesn't ride it the way you do/want them to, doesn't make them any less of a bike owner than you are.
seems you're looking at this H2 from a practical view, and don't think that's why kawi built it. they did it to shake up the industry, and they succeeded. credit is deserved.
I also agree with his judgement. I personally am not into the show scene and do not understand riding a bike that cannot be ridden as I understand what riding a motorcycle is.
I also wholeheartedly agree with your statement that Kawi deserves Kudos for shaking up the industry. I really hope they are on to something.
For those who build bikes that cannot be ridden?
I do not need that. I do not want that. If I was organizing a meeting of Riders, I would want people and bikes, that RIDE!
Show bikes have their place. Cut the boulevard or strip, look hot, go home. I'm good with that, that's what those bikes were built for.
I haven't personally spoken with JK, but if I were to put it out on social media that I was looking to meet up with Riders, and the show bikes came out? That's not who I'm looking for. It's a completely different demographic and I would be personally disappointed.
You might be right, but I was basing my comment on this:the wings may help in straight line stability, although someone brought up an interesting point that those rockets running the top speed salt flat races don't usually have them?
from what I've read so far is they are more there to control air flow where needed to cool the bike parts b/c of the supercharger, they get hotter than a normal bike... same w/the lack of lower fairing/belly pan - figure for better true aerodynamic results it would have...
either way, I'm sure they tested the heck out of it in a wind tunnel to see
“I went 210mph on it today,” said Kawasaki test rider and racer Jeremy Toye on his Instagram account on October 2, accompanied by a picture of an H2R. “The wings really work.”
I'll admit he might have said it for promotional purposes, but again, the wings might have made a significant difference in adding stability...
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