Kawasaki Ninja H2

The wait is finally over as the much anticipated Kawasaki Ninja H2 reaches the dealerships worldwide. After its race track version i.e. Kawasaki Ninja H2R, the road legal H2 was released to cater the extravagant bike admirers. The bike has completely revived the high-end superbike market with its cheerful looks and a bunch of advanced features.

Kawasaki Ninja H2 gets its revs from a 998cc, liquid-cooled, in-line four cylinder that comes mated to a six speed transmission system. The bike employs dog ring type transmission that is found particularly in MotoGP bikes. The gigantic mill churns out an impressive power of 197bhp at 11,000rpm with a peak torque of 134Nm at 10,500rpm. The powertrain is coupled to a Kawasaki supercharger, making Kawasaki Ninja H2 the only production supercharged motorcycle in the world.

The machine is bolted on a high tensile steel trellis frame that provides a tough skeleton for the bike’s massive body. Kawasaki Ninja H2 moves gracefully on 120/70ZR17 front and 200/55ZR17 rear tubeless tyres with stylish cast aluminium star pattern 5-spoke alloy wheels. The suspension system has fully adjustable 43mm upside-down forks at the front and Uni-Trak gas charged monoshock with piggy back reservoir at the rear. To handle the stopping power of this beast, Kawasaki has fitted the bike with dual semi floating 330mm discs with Brembo four piston calliper at the front and 250mm disc with Brembo twin piston calliper at the rear. The braking system is blessed with KIBS Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) to improve safety and stability at high speeds and in tough riding conditions.

Needless to say, the body design of Kawasaki Ninja H2 is breathtakingly attractive from every angle. The front profile of the bike gets a genuine facelift as compared to its earlier version and now features a powerful LED headlamp with twin positioning lights below it. The front cowl has a Kawasaki Rivermark sticked above the headlamp that represents Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd and was used on selected motorcycle models of 1960’s. The bike receives its turn indicators at the rear view mirrors that looks stunning. The front end has been designed aerodynamically with a clear visor mounted over it. The full front fairing dresses the bike like an epic sports machine. The bike features a sporty split seat that further enhances its supersports image.

The bike is bestowed with analog plus digital instrument cluster that includes a digital speedometer, twin tripmeters, fuel gauge, clock and analogue tachometer. In addition, several indicators like low oil, low fuel, low battery, gear position and boost indicator also find a place on the console.

Kawasaki Ninja H2 features launch control, traction control and Ohlins electronic steering damper to give enough stability and safety to handle the immense power delivery. 

Kawasaki Ninja H2 witnesses a majestic front body profile that comes with a powerful projector headlight with twin LED positioning lights. The clear lens indicators are embedded in the rear view mirrors and look fascinating. The bike comes with an elegantly designed fuel tank that offers a good riding position to the rider. The Trellis, High-tensile steel with Swingarm mounting plated frame has been coated in Ninja signatured green colour and exposes itself quite majestically, showing off the machine’s strong skeletal structure. The bike features a sporty stepup, split seat that comes thickly cushioned and offers an optimum comfort to the rider and pillion. Kawasaki Ninja H2 has been painted in a transparent glass coated colour that looks magnificent and delivers a high-end feel. The rear end of the bike features a stylish twin tail lamp section and adds some more premiumness into the bike’s character.

The bike comes with body dimensions of 2,085mm x 770mm x 1,125mm (LxWxH) that gives it a breathtaking road presence. A wheelbase of 1,455mm ensures an agile handling in all traffic and road conditions. Furthermore, a minimum ground clearance of 130mm promises superior stability around the corners. Kawasaki Ninja H2 comes fitted with a 17 liter fuel tank that gives it a longer range for hyper sports touring. The total kerb weight of the bike comes to a whopping 238kgs that makes it a specialised and bulky sports machine, which doesn't seems to be everyone’s cup of cake. 

Kawasaki Ninja H2 has been powered by a mighty 998cc, liquid-cooled, four-stroke, in-line four cylinder, DOHC 16 valve that comes linked to a six-speed return dog ring type transmission that comes employed in MotoGP bikes. Being the first production motorcycle in the world to come with a supercharger, the powerplant churns out a net power of 197.3bhp at 11,000rpm with an earth shattering torque of 133.5Nm at 10,500rpm. The bike has a compression ratio of 8.5:1 and comes with a power oriented bore x stroke ratio of 76mm x 55mm. With this iconic hardware setup, the bike sprints from 0 to 100kmph in just 2.5 seconds and hits an impressive top speed of 300kmph. 

Kawasaki Ninja H2 moves with grace over 120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W) front and 200/55 ZR17 M/C (78W) rear tyres that comes mounted over stylish star shape alloy wheels. The fierce stopping potential is delivered by dual 330mm disc brakes with four-piston callipers at the front and 250mm single disc brake with twin piston callipers at the rear. The braking gets even more precise and responsive with the addition of a high-performance Kawasaki Intelligent Anti Lock Braking System (KIBS) to the package. The iconic machine avails a stress free and comfortable ride as it comes assisted with 43mm inverted forks at the front and New Uni-Trak® with gas-charged shock with piggyback reservoir at the rear end.

Kawasaki Ninja H2 comes with Kawasaki Intelligent Braking System (KIBS) installed with twin 330mm dual disc brakes upfront and 250mm single disc brake at the rear. Kawasaki Traction Control System (KTRC) keeps the rider safe and secure by preventing loss of traction under adverse road and riding conditions. Furthermore, Kawasaki Launch Control mode eliminates the chances of front wheel lift up under aggressive accelerations. Kawasaki Engine Braking Control system eliminates the effects of engine braking and offers a superior all-round riding experience.