The supercharger used in the Ninja H2R was designed by Kawasaki motorcycle engine designers with assistance from other companies within the KHI Group, namely the Gas Turbine & Machinery Company, Aerospace Company, and Corporate Technology Division.
Despite it’s familiar In-Line Four configuration, the Ninja H2R power unit is loaded with technology developed specifically for this supercharged engine: some new, others with know-how from the Kawasaki Group.
To facilitate smooth, quick shifting, a dog-ring type transmission was selected. This is the kind of transmission commonly found in MotoGP or Formula 1, and was developed with feedback from the Kawasaki Racing Team.
Kawasaki’s fully electronic throttle actuation system enables the ECU to control the volume of both the fuel (via fuel injectors) and the air (via throttle valves) delivered to the engine. Ideal fuel injection and throttle valve position results in smooth, natural engine response and the ideal engine output. The system also makes a significant contribution to reduced emissions
It is no accident that when viewed from the side, the Ninja H2R does not seem to have the aggressive forward-canted stance of most modern supersport models.
In place of mirrors, the Ninja H2R features CFRP wings mounted on the upper cowl.
Full titanium exhaust system has a very simple design consisting of the header and collector pipes, a joint pipe, and a straightpipe megaphone-style silencer.
Having a single-sided swingarm allows the exhaust silencer to be mounted closer to the bike centreline, ensuring a high bank angle for sporty cornering.
Kawasaki’s new Highly Durable paint features a special coat that allows scratches to repair themselves, enabling the paint to maintain its high-quality finish†. * Soft and hard segments in the coat work together like a chemical spring, creating a trampoline effect that absorbs impacts. † Notes: 1. In some cases, it takes about one week for recovery. 2. The paint will not recover in the case of scratches caused by a coin or key, or zip fasteners.
A high-quality hydraulic clutch offers less maintenance, ensuring the initial touch condition can be maintained. And with Brembo components, superb linearity and smooth actuation are also benefits.
A number of considerations were given to the cylinder head design to ensure the cooling performance needed for the supercharged engine. The large coolant passageways result in the ideal cooling for the combustion chamber.
Air supplied to the supercharger enters via dual Ram Air intakes in the upper cowl. Their total frontal area is approximately 13,000 mm2—illustrating just how much air is needed to achieve the over 300 PS output.
Using a trellis frame construction offered an elegant, lightweight solution to meeting the performance requirements for the chassis.
In the interest of keeping the engine compact and simple, a single lubrication system provides cooling oil for the engine components, supercharger and transmission.
Special permission was obtained to use the River Mark on the Ninja H2R. Usually, its use on a product is reserved for models of historical significance.
New instrument features include bank angle display and max bank angle recording function (possible thanks to the addition of the Inertial Measurement Unit)
The Ninja H2R was the first Kawasaki motorcycle to be fit standard with a quick shifter. For 2017, the quick shifter also enables clutchless downshifts.
KCMF monitors engine and chassis parameters throughout the corner—from entry, through the apex, to corner exit—modulating brake force and engine power to facilitate smooth transition from acceleration to braking and back again, and to assist riders in tracing their intended line through the corner. On the Ninja H2, KCMF oversees the following systems: - KTRC (including traction, wheelie and sliding control) - KLCM - KIBS (including pitching and corner braking control) - Kawasaki Engine Brake Control
The riding position was designed for riding at ultra-high speed and circuit riding. To help support the rider during intense acceleration, hipsupporting pads flank the rear of the seat. The hip support is adjustable 15 mm backward to suit rider size.
A pair of massive Ø 330 mm Brembo semi-floating discs with a thickness of t5.5 mm deliver superb braking force.
The addition of Öhlins’ highly acclaimed TTX shock offers numerous rider benefits: - Increased rear stability - excellent damping and increased riding comfort - Increased rear stability - Superb feedback from the road - More stability at speed.
Kawasaki’s electronic steering damper was jointly developed with Öhlins, one of the most popular and respected manufacturers of steering dampers.
The use of Bosch’s compact IMU allows an additional layer of precision to be added to the already high-level KTRC, KLCM and KIBS.IMU enables inertia along 6 DOF (degrees of freedom) to be monitored. Acceleration along longitudinal, transverse and vertical axes, plus roll rate and pitch rate are measured.
Basseret på know-how og teknologi fra Kawasakis gas turbine-afdeling og specielt udviklet til en kompakt højtydende motorcykel motor. Fordelen ved at udvikle og designe kompressoren in-house er at teknikerne har haft mulighed for at udvikle systemet helt fra bunden med fokus på et bredt arbejdsområde, minimal varmeudvikling og et kompakt design hvilket ikke ville have været muligt hvis en traditionel kompressor var monteret. Resultatet er et system uden behov for intercooler der fungerer over et bredt område af omdrejninger uden tøven, der let omsættes til kraftig acceleration
Kombineret med Kawasakis proprietære dynamiske modelleringsprogram muliggør input fra IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit) endnu mere præcis chassisorientering, nøglen til at bringe Kawasakis elektronik til det næste niveau.
KCMF (Kawasaki Cornering Management Function) holder øje med motor og chassis parametre gennem hele svinget
Kawasaki's egen udviklede Silver Mirror lak er opbygget med et lag sølv, for at opnå en reflekterende spejleffekt.
9-Mode KTRC (Kawasaki TRaction Control), Kawasakis mest avancerede traction control-system, tilbyder både forbedret sportslig kørselsydelse og tryghed til at håndtere glatte overflader med selvtillid.
KLCM (Kawasaki Launch Control Mode) optimerer accelerationen fra stående start ved elektronisk at tilpasse effekten og dermed forhindre unødigt hjul-spin og forhjulsløft.
KEBC (Kawasaki Engine Brake Control) giver mulighed for at vælge mængde af motorbremsning.
KQS (Kawasaki Quick Shifter) gør det muligt at skift gear uden brug af kobling
KIBS (Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock Brake System) er et ABS system med meget høj pression, udviklet specielt til supersports brug
Ride by Wire systemet gør motorcyklens ECU i stand præcist at styre den mængde luft og benzin der sendes ind i motorens forbrændingskamre
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) sikrer stabil bremseydelse ved at forhindre hjullåsning under opbremsning.
Den økonomiske kørselsindikator er et mærke, der vises på instrumentbrættet for at indikere gunstigt brændstofforbrug og opmuntre til brændstofeffektiv kørsel.
| Motortype | Vandkølet, 4-takts, 4 cylindret rækkemotor med kompressor |
|---|---|
| Kompressionsforhold | 8.3:1 |
| Ventilsystem | DOHC, 16 ventiler |
| Boring x slaglængde | 76.0 x 55.0 mm |
| Slagvolumen | 998 cm³ |
| Brændstofsystem | Brændstof indsprøjtning med dobbelt indsprøjtning: 50 mm x 4 |
| Smøring | Tvangssmørring, vådsumpsmørring |
| Startersystem | Elektrisk |
| Tændingssystem | Digital |
| Maks effekt | 228.0 kW {310 PS} / 14,000 rpm |
|---|---|
| Maks effekt med RAM air | 240.0 kW {326 PS} / 14,000 rpm |
| Maks moment | 165.0 N•m {16.8 kgf•m} / 12,500 rpm |
| Gear | 6-trins |
| Kobling | Våd multiskive |
| Primær udveksling | 1.551 (76/49) |
| Gearing 1. | 3.188 (51/16) |
| Gearing 2. | 2.526 (48/19) |
| Gearing 3. | 2.045 (45/22) |
| Gearing 4. | 1.727 (38/22) |
| Gearing 5. | 1.524 (32/21) |
| Gearing 6. | 1.348 (31/23) |
| Sekundær transmission | Forseglet kæde |
| Sekundær udveksling | 2.333 (42/18) |
| Stel type | Trellis-stel, højstyrkestål |
|---|---|
| Efterløb | 108 mm |
| Vandring, forhjul | 120 mm |
| Vandring, baghjul | 135 mm |
| Dæk, forhjul | 120/600 R17 |
| Dæk, baghjul | 190/650 R17 |
| L x B x H | 2,070 x 850 x 1,160 mm |
| Styrudslag V/H | 27° / 27° |
| Akselafstand | 1,450 mm |
| Frihøjde | 130 mm |
| Tankindhold | 17.0 liter |
| Sædehøjde | 830 mm |
| Køreklar vægt* | 216 kg |
| | *Curb mass includes all necessary materials and fluids to operate correctly, full tank of fuel (more than 90 percent capacity) and tool kit (if supplied). |
| Estimated dry weight** | 196 kg |
| | **Estimated Dry weight does not include all necessary materials and fluids to operate correctly, full tank of fuel (more than 90 percent capacity) and tool kit (if supplied). |
| Bremser, forhjul | Dobbelte semi-floaterende Brembo-skiver |
|---|---|
| Forbremse, diameter | Ø 330 mm |
| Type af forreste bremsekaliber | Brembo radialmonteret, Stylema monoblok, modsat 4-stemplet |
| Bremser, baghjul | Enkelt skive |
| Bagbremse, diameter | Ø 250 mm |
| Type af bageste bremsekaliber | Brembo, modsatrettet med to stempler |
| Affjedring, front | Inverted fork with compression and rebound damping, spring preload adjustability, and top-out springs |
| Diameter på forreste affjedring | Ø 43 mm |
| Affjedring, bag | Uni-Trak, Öhlins TTX36 gas-charged shock with piggyback reservoir, compression and rebound damping, spring preload adjustability, and top-out spring |
Exhaust Mounting Bracket for Öhlins RR Shock
Tyre warmer set "Advanced" Fitted with a high-precision thermo switch, this instrument informs you when the temperature (80°C) is reached and will keep it within a range of +- 2°C.
Heating part is made of a carbon resistor covered with thermo conductive silicon. Material in contact with the tyre is anti-adherent, anti-cut and anti-abrasion. External surface is washable.
Front stand for models with radial front brake calipers.
Special single-sided rear swingarm stand made specially for the Ninja H2 models.
Made from strong Anti-tear Honeycomb ripstop fabric. Heat resistance till 120 degrees Celcius. Subtle branding.
100% Polyester. With multi usable (back)packing string bag.
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