the nose and bodywork do seem to smooth out significantly on the H2. I'd like to see the lower winglets remain on the road going version, if they do in fact create that vacuum cooling effect I think they're even more necessary on the street than on track. I don't think anyone is interested in suffering the consequences of heat soak...
Ninja H2 vs Ninja H2R
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Mechanically the two bikes are relatively to be identical, its expected that the road going H2 may be offered in a different state of tune to the H2R but that is unconfirmed as of yet. For now perhaps we stick to the visual differences, or more appropriately, the lack there of.
As you can see from the transition there are two distinct visual differences evident right off the bat. First, the H2R offers a Double Bubble windscreen conducive to constant tucking on track, providing a much better flow up and over the riders back. The second noticeable difference is the exhaust pipe. As much as we would all love shorty megaphones there are regulations for emissions and decibels that need to be met.
The Aero effects are not likely to make the road going H2, we know for certain the upper wings will not be present, its yet to be known if the lower winglets will disappear as well.
Slightly harder to notice in the gif is the protruding rear fender and signal stalks. Also of note the gif makes it seem like the H2 and the H2R will have differing wheel bases, if only slightly. I'm not sure if this is just a consequence of the video where the picture came from or one that will show up at EICMA as well.
The last significant visual difference are the tires, we expect a street bike to have treads, it does. The H2R was displayed with Bridgestone Racing Battlax v01's. Based on the tread shown here the road going H2 will come equipped with Bridgestone Battlax RS10's
Luckily both the H2 and H2R will be offered in that spectacularly sexy Black Chrome Mirror finish.
As for the less noticeable differences, well you'll just have to wait until EICMA on Tuesday November 4th
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Some one just beet me to it lol look up the post under Greenguy.>Any chance of getting a pdf of the document in the pic?
Thanks in advance!!
>>Thanks for the heads-up for the post by Greenguy... actually his link isn't to the document in the pic.Some one just beet me to it lol look up the post under Greenguy.>
Bigger version of that attached document:
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My bike is my Joker for Special days not a horse for every day Road expedition
So i think 280hp are a good Base for the h2 on the Roads.
the Service will be oftentimes but the fun on this will be more and more
So i think 280hp are a good Base for the h2 on the Roads.
the Service will be oftentimes but the fun on this will be more and more
How did you get your hands on a H2R service manual?????? >
I have checked to see if I can find any other part numbers lingering for the H2R as far as crank or rods and haven't found anything.
I gave some #'s to Don tonight though so we'll see what we can order!
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