Randy B
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Kawasaki H2 & H2R on leno's Garage
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the Ferret
Road warrior
Holy smokes!
Randy B
Road warrior
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C'mon Mickey...you know you want 300 HP to strap onto. 
grover_imp
Been there
Ah, my favorite YouTube channel, thanks for sharing!!
It certainly looks a little out of this world...
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It certainly looks a little out of this world...
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HikerToo_imp
Road warrior
OMG, do you hear that thing!!
It sounds like a Formula One race car.
H2R startup at 11:06 link below
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAo0LWQF...be&t=11m6s
H2 startup here
[url=http://youtu.be/vAo0LWQFxdE?t=6m19s]http://youtu.be/vAo0LWQFxdE?t=6m19s
would love to get that race bike sound as my ring tone
It sounds like a Formula One race car.
H2R startup at 11:06 link below
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAo0LWQF...be&t=11m6s
H2 startup here
[url=http://youtu.be/vAo0LWQFxdE?t=6m19s]http://youtu.be/vAo0LWQFxdE?t=6m19s
would love to get that race bike sound as my ring tone
the Ferret
Road warrior
Randy B_imp said:C'mon Mickey...you know you want 300 HP to strap onto.
Well....maybe once
OldF7Guy_imp
Been there
Dear God. How much are they? Just when you thought you had seen it all you havent.
The Spaceman_imp
Road warrior
The question is, will "we" be able to even buy one, let alone at MSRP? The local BMW dealer has an I8 for sale. MSRP is around $140K. The dealer has marked it up to more than double at over $300k. Some dipstick with more money than brains will buy it.
The cool thing about the original H2 and Ninjas was that they were attainable by most anyone. I wonder if those days are history.
The cool thing about the original H2 and Ninjas was that they were attainable by most anyone. I wonder if those days are history.
Randy B
Road warrior
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Would you want just anyone riding around on 220+ HP? I know I sure wouldn't.
If you have the ability to handle that kind of power on the street, then you most likely 1. Have the experience to control the bike properly. 2. The money to be able to afford both it and the insurance (because that is going to be a KILLER). and 3. The common sense to not ride it like a total DB all over the place just to show off that "you can ride like a 'stuntah' bro".
My $.02
If you have the ability to handle that kind of power on the street, then you most likely 1. Have the experience to control the bike properly. 2. The money to be able to afford both it and the insurance (because that is going to be a KILLER). and 3. The common sense to not ride it like a total DB all over the place just to show off that "you can ride like a 'stuntah' bro".
My $.02
ClassicVW_imp
Road warrior
I like it that the entire motorcycle is assembled at the factory by one person. That should, in theory at least, improve the quality control. No conversations like:
Doug: " I thought you torqued the engine mount bolts?"
Tom: "No, that is Rich's job."
Doug: " Rich called in sick today."
Doug: " I thought you torqued the engine mount bolts?"
Tom: "No, that is Rich's job."
Doug: " Rich called in sick today."
Django
Road warrior
Well, I guess this bike has also these little electronic helpers like a Beemer S1000RR or K 1300 S, to allow any dumb pilot to handle this, without a helpless spinning rear wheel, when you pull the cable or doing a wheely just after releasing the clutch.Randy B_imp said:
However, that does not quiet my mind, while thinking about, to meet someone on the road with this weapon, typically having more money than riding ability.
Randy B
Road warrior
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Well, I guess this bike has also these little electronic helpers like a Beemer S1000RR or K 1300 S, to allow any dumb pilot to handle this, without a helpless spinning rear wheel, when you pull the cable or doing a wheely just after releasing the clutch.Django_imp said:Well, I guess this bike has also these little electronic helpers like a Beemer S1000RR or K 1300 S, to allow any dumb pilot to handle this, without a helpless spinning rear wheel, when you pull the cable or doing a wheely just after releasing the clutch.Randy B_imp said:
However, that does not quiet my mind, while thinking about, to meet someone on the road with this weapon, typically having more money than riding ability.
However, that does not quiet my mind, while thinking about, to meet someone on the road with this weapon, typically having more money than riding ability.
You're just thinking about the rush on the autobahn, aren't you.
:biker: :celebrate:redbirds_imp
Road warrior
Simply amazing bikes in every way. The track bike is going to need a highly skilled rider to explore it's performance limits and same for the street legal model. The fit and finish appear to be top notch. Kawasaki has set the bar for flat out performance so high that their competitors may not want to go there.
I look forward to seeing the results when someone takes the track model to Bonneville. Maybe Kawasaki will.
I look forward to seeing the results when someone takes the track model to Bonneville. Maybe Kawasaki will.
Django
Road warrior
Well, most time there is too much traffic, but think about going 150 mph on a 2 lane Autobahn. The road is getting quite narrow at that speed and there appear curves, where you didn't think, these are curves on lower speed.Randy B_imp said:Well, I guess this bike has also these little electronic helpers like a Beemer S1000RR or K 1300 S, to allow any dumb pilot to handle this, without a helpless spinning rear wheel, when you pull the cable or doing a wheely just after releasing the clutch.Django_imp said:Well, I guess this bike has also these little electronic helpers like a Beemer S1000RR or K 1300 S, to allow any dumb pilot to handle this, without a helpless spinning rear wheel, when you pull the cable or doing a wheely just after releasing the clutch.Randy B_imp said:
However, that does not quiet my mind, while thinking about, to meet someone on the road with this weapon, typically having more money than riding ability.
However, that does not quiet my mind, while thinking about, to meet someone on the road with this weapon, typically having more money than riding ability.
You're just thinking about the rush on the autobahn, aren't you.
Well, most time there is too much traffic, but think about going 150 mph on a 2 lane Autobahn. The road is getting quite narrow at that speed and there appear curves, where you didn't think, these are curves on lower speed.Django_imp said:Well, most time there is too much traffic, but think about going 150 mph on a 2 lane Autobahn. The road is getting quite narrow at that speed and there appear curves, where you didn't think, these are curves on lower speed.Randy B_imp said:Well, I guess this bike has also these little electronic helpers like a Beemer S1000RR or K 1300 S, to allow any dumb pilot to handle this, without a helpless spinning rear wheel, when you pull the cable or doing a wheely just after releasing the clutch.Django_imp said:Well, I guess this bike has also these little electronic helpers like a Beemer S1000RR or K 1300 S, to allow any dumb pilot to handle this, without a helpless spinning rear wheel, when you pull the cable or doing a wheely just after releasing the clutch.Randy B_imp said:
However, that does not quiet my mind, while thinking about, to meet someone on the road with this weapon, typically having more money than riding ability.
However, that does not quiet my mind, while thinking about, to meet someone on the road with this weapon, typically having more money than riding ability.
You're just thinking about the rush on the autobahn, aren't you.
150:rofl: thats 3rd gear, i think we need more road
pechorin75_imp
Running like a top
Wow...those are so much better looking on video than in photos. Incredible sound from that H2R.
Ridem32_imp
Road warrior
I want the H2 What a nice bike! Wow unreal
Let the good times roll
Let the good times roll
Henrik_imp
Been there
I would still rather get a Desmoseidici! Looks much better in my opinion, and for having tried one, holy sh****!!!!
This really was a MotoGP bike for the street. And the sound!!!!!
This really was a MotoGP bike for the street. And the sound!!!!!
HikerToo_imp
Road warrior
Sounds like its only running on 2 cylinders!Henrik_imp said:I would still rather get a Desmoseidici! Looks much better in my opinion, and for having tried one, holy sh****!!!!
This really was a MotoGP bike for the street. And the sound!!!!!
