Specifications and Review: Kawasaki Ninja H2 Carbon 2018

By Dayana Sz Friday, 28 September 2018

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1. Carbon-fiber Made
As the name implies, there is a carbon-fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) material in H2 Carbon's body. This material creates a figure of a motorbike that looks more like his brother, H2R which can only be used on the track.

H2 Carbon body is also wrapped in special colors, mirrored-finish black chrome. Paint that is attached to the trellis frame, is also made the same as H2R, green, so it contrasts with the color of his body. Embedded also emblems to show this iron horse limited edition. Of the 120 units marketed, Indonesia gets only one unit.

2. Ohlins Device
Starting from Ohlins electronic steering damper, it is useful to facilitate controlling Ninja H2 Carbon. So when you are at a low speed, the handlebar feels light to use in a jam. When you drive at high speed, the steering wheel automatically adjusts more so the feeling of driving is more stable.

Rear suspension using Ohlins TTX36. Its function, in addition to increasing stability in the back when cornering, as well as quality slamming on various road surfaces.

3. Supercharger Engine
There is no difference with standard H2. The engine has a capacity of 998 cc four-cylinder in line with a supercharger. With the addition of a supercharger, the performance is truly extraordinary. This mechanical heart is capable of spewing peak torque of 133.5 Nm at 10,000 rpm and maximum power of 215 PS at 11,000 rpm. "Kawasaki's supercharger offers efficiency in various ratios, engine speed and speed," as quoted from the official Kawasaki English page.

The transmission system is the equivalent, 6-speed manual dog-ring type. This technology is commonly used in MotoGP and Formula 1 to produce smooth and fast gearshift. H2R transmission has also applied hydraulic assist & slipper clutch which has minimal maintenance.

4. Brembo Brakes
The front wheels are equipped with dual discs from Brembo, measuring 330 mm. With dual radial-mount specifications, the Brembo M50 monoblock, opposed to 4-piston. While the rear brakes use a 250 mm, opposed 2-piston Brembo single disc

5. Electronic Devices
Ninja H2 Carbon has a Kawasaki Cornering Management Function (KCMF) to monitor engine parameters and frames when passing bends. This technology regulates braking power and engine so that the transition is smooth from accelerating to braking and vice versa.

Various other devices that are integrated with this KCMF, call it KTRC (traction control, wheelie and sliding control), KIBS (control the braking on corners and Kawasaki Engine Brake Control. Not only that, there is also Kawasaki Launch Control Mode (KLCM) to optimize acceleration from a standstill.

Specifications of Kawasaki Ninja H2 Carbon

Dimensions

• Length X Width X Height: 2,085 x 770 x 1,125 mm
• Distance Axis Wheel: 1,455 mm
• Lowest distance from land: 130 mm
• Fuel Tank Capacity: 17 litters
• Weight of 238 kg

Machine

• Machine Type: Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke In-Line Four
• Cylinder volume: 998 cm3
• Fuel Supply System: Fuel injection 50 mm x 4 with dual injection
• Transmission gear:  6-speed, return, dog-ring
• Maximum power: 158.3 kW {215 PS} / 11,000 rpm
• Maximum torque: 133.5 N.m {13.6 kgf.m} / 10,000 rpm
• Bore x Stroke: 76.0 x 55.0 mm

Frame

• Frame Type: Trellis
• Front Suspension Type: 43 mm inverted fork with rebound and compression damping, spring preload adjustability and top-out springs
• Rear Suspension Type: New Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock, piggyback reservoir, dual-range (high / low-speed) compression damping, rebound damping and preload adjustability, and top-out spring
• Front Brake: Dual semi-floating 330 mm discs
• Single Rear Brakes: 250 mm disc
• Front Tire: Size 120 / 70ZR17M / C (58W)
• Rear Tire: Size 200 / 55ZR17M / C (78W)

Feature

• Security & Comfort
• CFRP (Carbon-Fiber Reinforced Polymer)
• ABS (Antilock Breaking System)
• Slipper clutch