Kawasaki has unveiled a supercharged engine at the Tokyo Motorcycle Show in Japan.
No details about the engine have been released, although Kawasaki insiders have suggested the capacity could be close to 1000cc which would suggest a next-gen version of the ZZR1400, but MCN cannot confirm this.
A press release from Kawasaki states: "Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. also has a long history of developing technologies for turbine engines. The lifeblood of these turbines is their blades, which need to be able to cope with extreme heat and vibration while spinning at high speeds.
"Know-how from years of designing turbine engine blades was instilled in the first supercharger developed by a motorcycle manufacturer. And of course, designing a motorcycle-use supercharged engine in-house means that maximum efficiency could be pursued."
MickLC wrote:So am I the only one wondering why the clutch is on the end of the crank ?
You think too much........but yes it's weird methinks.
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MickLC wrote:So am I the only one wondering why the clutch is on the end of the crank ?
It seems odd! From a purely functional POV the faster clutch turns the less torque it needs to handle - ie it could be smaller/lighter for the same power. But packaging has to be tricky with the thing hanging out there and remember it has to drive the secondary shaft directly...
that's the magneto!! Clutch is is on the other side!
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i see that but every kawasaki engine ever built has the same basic design. clutch on right, magneto on left!
it must be some new design stator pick up or something!
2019 multi 1260 ENDUROTOURER
1972 H2 750 BLUE PRIZED POSSESION THE KING!
1974 H1E GREEN CLASSIC
3 X 72 s2 350 ALL RED
1 X 73 S2 350 BLUE
08 ZX10R WEAPON SOLD08
klx450r bush basher(sold)
05 zx10r titanium(gone)
2 X 06 ZX10r (gone)
07 zx10r track bike(gone)
06 r6 yammy track bike(gone)
