[TusharK]

India's first Kawasaki Ninja H2R was delivered to its owner on March 3, 2019. The Ninja H2R is priced at Rs. 72 lakh (ex-showroom), which makes it one of the most expensive bikes in the country.



The Ninja H2R is built for the track and is not street legal. It comes with carbon fiber bodywork and does not have a headlamp or turn signals. The bike comes equipped with 43 mm inverted fork suspension at the front and an Ohlins monoshock at the rear.



The Ninja H2R is powered by a supercharged 998cc, liquid-cooled, 4-cylinder engine that produces 322 BHP @ 14,000 rpm and a peak torque of 165 Nm @ 12,500 rpm thanks to a RAM air intake. Braking is handled by twin 330 mm Brembo discs with dual semi-floating 4-piston calipers at the front and a single 250 mm disc at the rear paired with a 2-piston caliper.



Other features include a titanium exhaust, Kawasaki Quick Shifter, Kawasaki Cornering Management Function and a digital instrument cluster that displays the bank angle along with other vital information.



Source: Anzen Kawasaki Mumbai / Facebook

Link to Team-BHP News

[AtheK]

Congrats to the owner, nice bike for social media mugshots. With the limited options he has to ride it, this is the best use I can think of it in a regular scenario.

[Cyborg]

Even though the bike is not street legal, it will be registered, right??

If it's registered, what's to stop the person from riding it anywhere he pleases. The cops will not really notice anything amis when he flashes by, it's only in the event of an incident that a problem may arise.

Anyways, let's say he gets caught from time to time, I am sure a person who is spending around 80 lacs for this bike has a plan and will have some spare change to take care of any problem

I am not advocating anything illegal, merely stating an alternative thought.

Cheers

[BANDHAV]

Originally Posted by AtheK

Congrats to the owner, nice bike for social media mugshots. With the limited options he has to ride it, this is the best use I can think of it in a regular scenario.

Woah! Very odd tone of message considering it is coming from a biker. I am sure he can manage to squeeze in few track days on few tracks we have.

I know a gentleman who owns the only Ducati Superlaggera and BMW HP Race (Combined sticker price almost 2.5 Cr INR) here in India. He regulerly takes those to track in a purpose built Tata Winger.

Originally Posted by Cyborg

Even though the bike is not street legal, it will be registered, right??

No, it won't be. Companies never get type approval for such track only bikes. You can not get a vehicle registered if the type approval is not in place.

[AtheK]

Originally Posted by Cyborg

Even though the bike is not street legal, it will be registered, right??

If it's registered, what's to stop the person from riding it anywhere he pleases. The cops will not really notice anything amis when he flashes by, it's only in the event of an incident that a problem may arise.

Anyways, let's say he gets caught from time to time, I am sure a person who is spending around 80 lacs for this bike has a plan and will have some spare change to take care of any problem

I am not advocating anything illegal, merely stating an alternative thought.

Cheers

No it won't be registered.

Originally Posted by BANDHAV

Woah! Very odd tone of message considering it is coming from a biker. I am sure he can manage to squeeze in few track days on few tracks we have.

I know a gentleman who owns the only Ducati Superlaggera and BMW HP Race (Combined sticker price almost 2.5 Cr INR) here in India. He regulerly takes those to track in a purpose built Tata Winger.



No, it won't be. Companies never get type approval for such track only bikes. You can not get a vehicle registered if the type approval is not in place.

Oh no i mean no disrespect, just feel bad to see such a mean machine would be put to a very limited use. Need to invest so much more even after the first heavy investment to actually enjoy riding it

[BANDHAV]

Originally Posted by AtheK

Need to invest so much more even after the first heavy investment to actually enjoy riding it

Part and parcel of the game, mate. You can't help it out and I feel that riding such bikes, for that matter any superbike, on track helps you in saving the biggest cost one can end up paying, Life. These beasts can be best enjoyed in the track like controlled environment.

[AtheK]

Originally Posted by BANDHAV

Part and parcel of the game, mate. You can't help it out and I feel that riding such bikes, for that matter any superbike, on track helps you in saving the biggest cost one can end up paying, Life. These beasts can be best enjoyed in the track like controlled environment.

To which i don't disagree. May he have a lot of good time with his bike on the track, and maybe one day i can get a chance to see him riding it

[CrAzY dRiVeR]

Doubt if even the Buddh circuit will allow the owner to unleash the full potential of this beast! What a cracker of a machine from Kawasaki! Normal H2 itself is insane (Have only seen and heard it!) - but this is a totally different level of performance.

For car guys wondering what the fuss is about - 326ps / 216kg = 1509 ps/ton power to weight ratio, going to the rear wheel!


Official Press Release from Kawasaki on this -

2nd March 2019: India’s one of the largest premium motorcycle manufacturers Kawasaki will deliver, the most powerful production in the world, Ninja H2R in India on 3rd March 2019. The first four-stroke, supercharged motorcycle from a major manufacturer, the Kawasaki Ninja H2R produces once unheard of power for a factory-built motorcycle. It’s truly Built Beyond Belief.

Built with exquisite craftsmanship, the Ninja H2R has the combination of intense acceleration and supersport-level circuit handling. Created without compromise, the in-house-designed engine has highly efficient, motorcycle-specific supercharger which is the key to achieve maximum power and the intense acceleration. The supercharger’s high efficiency and minimal heat gain meant that an intercooler was unnecessary, which also greatly saves weight and space. The whole engine was designed to accommodate the higher air pressure from the supercharger as well as ensure a high reliability with the over 300 PS output. The total 13,000 mm2 area of dual ram air duct illustrates how much air is required to achieve the over 300 PS output.

Speaking on the rousing occasion, Mr. Naoki Matsumoto, Managing Director – India Kawasaki Motors Pvt. Ltd. said, “We are indeed happy to deliver our flagship model, the Ninja H2R, in India. Kawasaki has stunned the world with this model. The Ninja H2R is the world’s supercharged hypersport motorcycle and to deliver one unit in India is certainly a proud moment for Kawasaki India.”

With astonishing acceleration, mind-bending top speed suitable only for the track, the Ninja H2R delivers the most exhilarating experience on two wheels. For 2019, benefits from numerous updates, including Brembo’s new Stylema monobloc calipers, the new “Supercharged” emblem and Kawasaki’s Highly Durable paint. Kawasaki India will deliver the Ninja H2R to its customer on Sunday 03 March 2019. As only one unit will be sold in India in 2019, this will be the only delivery of Ninja H2R in India.

Vehicle Features at glance:

• Supercharged 998 cm3 In-Line Four (in-house-designed supercharger)Maximum power with Ram Air; 240 kW {326 PS} / 14,000 min-1, Maximum torque; 165 N. m {16.8 kgf. m} / 12,500 min-1
• Power Unit Designed to Withstand 300 PS Output
• Dog-ring Transmission for smooth and quick shifting
• Hydraulic Clutch & Back-torque Limiter: Maximising Airflow Efficiency with Ram Air duct
• Aluminium Intake Chamber
• Electronic Throttle Valves
• Innovative Chassis Design (Trellis Frame)
• Single-sided Swingarm
• Front suspension; KYB AOS-II racing suspension
• Rear Suspension; Öhlins TTX36
• Brembo brakes: Dual radial-mount Brembo cast aluminium M50 monobloc calipers, Brembo radial-pump master cylinder / etc.
• Aerodynamically-designed Bodywork
• Kawasaki Original Silver-mirror Paint: 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.

Top-notch electronic rider support:

• Kawasaki Cornering Management Function (KCMF)
• Total Engine & Chassis Management Package
• Kawasaki Launch Control Mode (KLCM)
• Kawasaki Traction Control (KTRC)
• Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock brake system (KIBS)
• Kawasaki Engine Brake Control
• Kawasaki Quick Shifter (KQS)
• Bank angle display and max angle recording function
• Öhlins Electronic Steering Damper

[bigron]

In one word pointless. It is too bulbous and heavy to even be a proper track weapon.
The HP4 Race is a good 25 kgs lighter and the Superleggera over 40 kgs. All that weight saving shows when a corner comes.
Both these will be faster around a track I reckon but yes, they will not give you the same amount of adrenaline rush as the h2r.

What the H2R actually gives you is proper bragging rights that you own the most insane piece of 2 wheel machinery out there at the moment. It is a master piece by Kawasaki.

[BANDHAV]

Originally Posted by CrAzY dRiVeR

For car guys wondering what the fuss is about - 326ps / 216kg = 1509 ps/ton power to weight ratio, going to the rear wheel!

Damn, I knew this was crazy, but this is proper crazy crazy.

I remember just a decade back when R1 managed to achieve a power to weight ratio of 1:1, it used to be mentioned with certain amount of reverence to maintain the sanctity of it. I am sure we are not far away from something like 2:1.

[PPS]

This H2R for some reason comes with no warranty!

https://www.rushlane.com/kawasaki-ni...-12299825.html

Owner’s Manual states – “This motorcycle is sold ‘AS IS’, with all faults, obvious or concealed and there are NO WARRANTIES, expressed or implied, including warranties of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR PURPOSE. The purchaser accepts all responsibilities concerning quality, performance, cost of service and/or necessary repairs.” This basically means, even if your bike comes with manufacturer fault, you cannot claim anything from the company.

[CrAzY dRiVeR]

Originally Posted by PPS

This H2R for some reason comes with no warranty!

Thanks for the link, even though the title is clickbait - it has the owner's manual PDF.

Why is the compression ratio just 8.3:1? Can someone help me understand? That's the lowest I've heard!

[bigron]

It is a little extreme that kawasaki is not providing a warranty on the powertrain also.
It is normal for a closed circuit product to come with certain caveats and procedure of use before the product can actually be used but not providing a warranty on the engine is a little surprising. What this essentially means is that if your bike came with a faulty engine part from the factory there is nothing you can do about it even if you full fill all other procedures before using this on the track.

@crazy driver - From whatever little I understand it has a lower compression ratio because due to being supercharged and nature of tune , more mixture gets put into the cylinder. After a certain point more the mixture more the chances of the cylinder exploding. This is offset by having a lower compression ratio. Hence the reason why the H2 Sx and the Sx Se come in a different state of tune and higher compression ratio. Kawasaki played with the internals to provide speed as well as everyday usability and efficiency with the 2 new models because the original h2 h2r were to extreme in the way they laid their speed on tarmac. I could be wrong. I was a law student and miles away from science and engineering.

[SoumenD]

Originally Posted by CrAzY dRiVeR

Doubt if even the Buddh circuit will allow the owner to unleash the full potential of this beast!

Kartikeya did ride it on Budhh. Here's the powerdrift review

PowerDrift

[LOL_FWD]

Is it just me or does anybody else also find this stuff really cool? Was going through the owners manual and the vehicle acknowledgement forms and look what i found -

1. Engine Break-In Period -
I wonder how it would be to ride this beast of a bike at 4000rpm for 30mins and then at 6000rpm for 30 mins.



2. Service Interval -
This is my first time seeing a service interval mentioned in hours of engine operation only when used above 8000rpm.