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z900/zx9 wrote:Well Kazz called me stupid and what a waste of money Well so be it DEPOSIT DOWN for road version subject to price and suitability (maybe to tall for me).
Yep i maybe a little impulsive but hey only live once.

Awesome work mate...good to see you buy a decent vehicle for once

You'll be a popular lad on group rides

Kazz has already called it Widow Maker so i reminded her of when i started doing track days and she was not real happy about it/used to inspect my tyres and then smack me ,I do have a brain and occasionally have a bit of a brain fart but generally stay under the crazy line ,Especially on the road,so now the wait begins.This seems familiar for some reason like i have been in this position lately. Now to find billy a new home.

Thanks to Kwaka Aus for the invite it is a truly good looking machine and sounds absolutely awesome nearly as loud as the kerker I had on my Rex

Its an absolute beast of machinery.

A few pic's here from the Sydney showing.

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set ... 444&type=1

Roadie Silhouette

Four days to go to see what my new bike looks like

H2R out for a fang at suzuka.

http://youtu.be/sMLuMHlqlic

Road Version..
http://www.ninja-h2.com/h2.html

It is a lot heavier than I would have thought,All up to riding position now

theres a fucking supercharger on it?! how light do you want it to be? i think its fucking brilliant looking... seeing this on the road will be like looking into the future.

z900/zx9 wrote:It is a lot heavier than I would have thought,All up to riding position now

Sounds like riding position was a major design concern for road version, from http://www.ninja-h2.com/h2.html

"Riding Position & Ergonomics
The kind of riding for which the Ninja H2 was designed, and a desire for a compact overall package resulted in a riding position similar to that of a supersport without being quite as aggressive. The rider triangle is similar to that of the Ninja ZX-10R, but more relaxed. As enjoyment of the intense acceleration and high speed capabilities was the first priority, a solo seat for the rider is the only seating provided."

...and here's the VicPol view:

VICTORIA’S top traffic cop has slammed the new fastest motorcycle in the world — capable of hitting 100km/h in 2.5 seconds — as a potential “recipe for disaster”.

Assistant Commissioner Bob Hill raised concerns after Kawasaki released details of its H2 Ninja, to go on sale early next year in Australia for about $30,000.

The bike has the acceleration of a Formula One car and uses technology from ­Kawasaki’s aerospace division.

“Reports of a new high-powered motorbike potentially being made available for sale in Australia are very concerning,” Mr Hill said.

“Motorcycle riders are among our most vulnerable road users and speed is a major factor in about one-third of all fatal collisions. To put those two factors together is a recipe for disaster on our roads.”

A total of 23 motorcyclists have perished on Victoria’s roads in 2014 so far.

The new bike will be available to anyone with a full bike licence. Its supercharged engine has almost as much power as a Volkswagen Golf GTI hot hatchback, but the motorbike weighs about one-fifth as much as the car.

Mr Hill said the H2 Ninja’s arrival in Australia was a concern because when a biker was involved in a collision they were more likely to be seriously injured or killed.

“If you include high speed in that equation then the results are obvious,” he said. “When a motorcyclist falls from a bike there are often no second chances.

“I urge all riders to slow down, travel at a safe speed and always ride with care.”

The H2 Ninja has electronics to limit its power to enable it to be ridden safely in the wet. But like some V8s it has “launch control” for super-fast take-offs, and bigger brakes than a V8 Commodore.

Such rubbish, it's no more dangerous that a 90's supersport, and with all the electrickery and technology really it's a lot safer.