2015 Kawasaki Ninja H2 First Ride - MotorcycleUSA.com
Kawasaki emphasizes its position atop the sportbike world with the re-introduction of a classic: the Kawasaki Ninja H2 ($25,000). Like its predecessor did 40 years ago, the H2 showcases the latest in engineering and manufacturing technologies... The H2 is designed to be the fastest, most high-tech production motorcycle on the road. So Kawasaki invited us to Southern California’s Auto Club Speedway, cutting us loose for 20-something laps to find out if the supercharged H2 lives up to the hype. “Faster, Faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death. No other quote better encapsulates the visceral, adrenaline-infused thrill of riding the H2 around a racetrack, with throttle pinned to the stop. Thanks to 200-horsepower available at the back tire, the H2 is easily the fastest street-legal motorcycle on the road. Grab a hold of the clip-ons and the H2 offers a sporty riding position, but not overly so. Conversely, the seat junction is slim, but there isn’t a whole lot of surface area from front to back, making it challenging for taller riders to get a... Speaking of speed, the H2 offers a lot of it. Exiting pit lane the responsiveness of the H2’s supercharged Inline Four engine is immediately apparent. Source: www.motorcycle-usa.com
