We have been talking about what other bikes the H-2 might compare with.
Let me toss in a thought. The only tangible benefit of the H-2 will be the ability of Kawaski to tune the engine to deliver a VERY broad torque spread (say from 3K rpm and up.) this is what makes the H-2 such a breakthrough motor.
Not total horsepower numbers. Not what some think that by "tuning" will get them even more horsepower up at 12K rpm. HP at 12K rpm is mostly pointless UNLESS all you do is drag race your bike. Even more pointless is top speed IMO.
So... you have a bike that will be long gone before the other entries in the sportbike market hit their high rev sweet spot.
This is the only difference between the H-2 and the others, BUT, what a killer difference this is! How many of you have honestly spent any time on a boosted bike? The acceleration can be vicious and overwhelming but Holy **** what a trip!
The bike that has a chance at comparing to the H-2 might be the Pani as Duc has given the motor an extra 100 cc's but left the intake tract alone which gives the Pani more midrange punch. Better but not like the H-2!
The advantage the Pani has is lower weight which will help to offset the extra power the H-2 possess.
Pricing about the same between the two.
Please...... don't fool yourselves by judging the H-2 by total HP alone, it's a bike with much more than that to offer.
Fretka
Let me toss in a thought. The only tangible benefit of the H-2 will be the ability of Kawaski to tune the engine to deliver a VERY broad torque spread (say from 3K rpm and up.) this is what makes the H-2 such a breakthrough motor.
Not total horsepower numbers. Not what some think that by "tuning" will get them even more horsepower up at 12K rpm. HP at 12K rpm is mostly pointless UNLESS all you do is drag race your bike. Even more pointless is top speed IMO.
So... you have a bike that will be long gone before the other entries in the sportbike market hit their high rev sweet spot.
This is the only difference between the H-2 and the others, BUT, what a killer difference this is! How many of you have honestly spent any time on a boosted bike? The acceleration can be vicious and overwhelming but Holy **** what a trip!
The bike that has a chance at comparing to the H-2 might be the Pani as Duc has given the motor an extra 100 cc's but left the intake tract alone which gives the Pani more midrange punch. Better but not like the H-2!
The advantage the Pani has is lower weight which will help to offset the extra power the H-2 possess.
Pricing about the same between the two.
Please...... don't fool yourselves by judging the H-2 by total HP alone, it's a bike with much more than that to offer.
Fretka