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Offline Rembrant

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Any predictions on Kawasaki's new H2??
« on: September 02, 2014, 05:54:09 AM »
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Re: Any predictions on Kawasaki's new H2??
« Reply #1 on: September 02, 2014, 06:00:54 AM »
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Re: Any predictions on Kawasaki's new H2??
« Reply #2 on: September 02, 2014, 06:09:00 AM »
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;).

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Re: Any predictions on Kawasaki's new H2??
« Reply #3 on: September 02, 2014, 06:09:44 AM »
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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Re: Any predictions on Kawasaki's new H2??
« Reply #4 on: September 02, 2014, 06:41:56 AM »
Quote from: twowheeladdict on September 02, 2014, 06:09:44 AM
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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Re: Any predictions on Kawasaki's new H2??
« Reply #5 on: September 02, 2014, 08:35:19 AM »
I guess we'll find out a little more tomorrow. Intriguing.
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Re: Any predictions on Kawasaki's new H2??
« Reply #6 on: September 02, 2014, 09:42:23 AM »
Quote from: Rembrant on September 02, 2014, 06:41:56 AM
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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Re: Any predictions on Kawasaki's new H2??
« Reply #7 on: September 04, 2014, 05:54:50 AM »
Maybe they took the 636, & supercharged it...?? Exciting stuff for sure. Sept 30 seems like forever now  ;D
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Re: Any predictions on Kawasaki's new H2??
« Reply #8 on: September 04, 2014, 07:18:56 AM »
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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Re: Any predictions on Kawasaki's new H2??
« Reply #9 on: September 04, 2014, 07:20:34 AM »
Quote from: Rhino on September 04, 2014, 07:18:56 AM
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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Re: Any predictions on Kawasaki's new H2??
« Reply #10 on: September 04, 2014, 07:23:02 AM »
Quote from: gPink on September 04, 2014, 07:20:34 AM

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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Re: Any predictions on Kawasaki's new H2??
« Reply #11 on: September 04, 2014, 04:25:17 PM »
From: 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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Re: Any predictions on Kawasaki's new H2??
« Reply #12 on: September 04, 2014, 07:03:40 PM »
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Re: Any predictions on Kawasaki's new H2??
« Reply #13 on: September 05, 2014, 06:44:47 AM »
Quote from: harry76 on September 04, 2014, 07:03:40 PM
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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Re: Any predictions on Kawasaki's new H2??
« Reply #14 on: September 05, 2014, 01:24:20 PM »
Sounds like some type of assisted shifting, possibly a new clutchless system.
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Re: Any predictions on Kawasaki's new H2??
« Reply #15 on: September 05, 2014, 02:06:53 PM »
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Re: Any predictions on Kawasaki's new H2??
« Reply #16 on: September 12, 2014, 09:07:37 AM »
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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Re: Any predictions on Kawasaki's new H2??
« Reply #17 on: September 12, 2014, 04:19:20 PM »
Quote from: Rhino on September 05, 2014, 06:44:47 AM
Maybe your right but I've never heard a waste gate sound like that.

Sounds "different" when it's between your knees.
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Re: Any predictions on Kawasaki's new H2??
« Reply #18 on: September 19, 2014, 03:24:58 PM »
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Re: Any predictions on Kawasaki's new H2??
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