Test Ride NINJA H2, the Raging Horse/Link Project with Young Machine

The Ultimate Machine that will Offer the Rider Satisfaction of Controlling a Raging Horse.

”What is the machine like?” Well there’s no answer to this question. It’s beyond comparison.

It’s not like a Supersports equipped with well balanced power and handling, nor is it like a Megasports that supports huge power with high stability. Of course it’s nothing like Middle Class Supersports that offer better handling than power.

The power of the NINJA Ｈ2 exceeds the capacity of handling and can be quoted unbalanced. However, long ago in the 1960’s and ’70’s when the performance of chassis and tires weren’t good enough to cope with engine output, a machine like this actually existed. Kawasaki MACH is a representative example. The development code used at that time was H2. And this answers the question to why this NINJA is called NINJA H2.
Unless in extreme circumstances, chassis today can stand engine power. The good thing about this new H2 is that it is unbalanced. It was my first experience in a while to have difficulty controlling a machine at a test ride.
With the force of surging waves, it continuously raises its front wheel as though it knows nothing about stable procedure. Its mischievous behavior will make you laugh. It’s awesome! Due to its rapid power emerging characteristic, it’s demanding to control at turns. But that doesn’t mean it’s unsuited for the track riding. Like early 2 stroke models, it will offer the joy of overcoming challenges. It’ll satisfy riders who are getting bored of easy to ride modern bikes.
You might think it’s difficult to ride on the street. But the answer is no! Despite its appearance, it offers flexible positioning . The riding position is rather aggressive however standing position isn’t bad. All you need is a sense of discipline to ride it around in the city. At 4000rpm, you’ll be able to feel the boosting of the super charger. Even at 60km/h it’ll offer you a tricky ride.
But once you lose self-control and fully open the accelerator, you’ll experience abnormal acceleration and end up suffering from cold sweat. So be careful.

The Special Coating is Beautiful but Hard to Handle.

The demerit of the machine would be the too large engine explosure. Which is reversing the logical order of things. So I might as well write about the finish. The outer body is finished with special mirror shield. It has great texture but is difficult to handle. You might have to be careful what you wear and get a new sponge when washing the body.

The ultimate road sport dressed in mirror coated body. The ultimate road sport dressed in mirror coated body.	The super charged engine has been developed with KAWASAKI’s world wide aeronautical technology and marine technology. By designing it specially for H2, it has enabled it to offer stable high performance. It is a 998㏄ engine that exerts a wide power band. The engine is installed with flat piston and heat chamber that corresponds with the supercharger.
The high performance supercharger features an impeller with 12 blades. It has an ultraprecise machine cut structure and offers high rectifying effect with its circumferentially grooved blades. Pressure supply is 200 Liter/second.	The handlebar surroundings reminds you of a fighter cockpit. Electrical controls such as KTRC can be operated.
Electronically controlled steering damper was joint developed with OHLINS. Provides adequate damping force required for the motorcycle. Senses acceleration of the rear wheel.	Equipped with KYB AOS II Racing Suspension that was originally developed for motocross races. Preload and damping can be adjusted.
The aluminum wheel features both highly designed structure and well balanced rigidity. Rear tire is 200㎜ wide.	Equipped with disc with 330㎜ large diameter. Combined with brembo 4 piston caliper which handles hard braking excellently.
Fully Adjustable Monoshock is mounted to the swingarm. It offers stability which helps convey the driver the condition of the road surface accurately.	Aimed to be used on the highway and on the circuit. Equipped with hip support pad to improve hold. Can be adjusted 15mm back/forth.
The development of the trellis frame is based on opinions from test riders. It combines various types of high-tensile steel pipes with appropriate strength.

Seat height is 825㎜ and is similar to normal supersport models. Standing position is not bad but handles are located in a low position that creates a rather uncomfortable riding position for cruising. The fitting feel at racing rides is excellent.

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