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Went to the local kawi dealership today, he told me the H2 is going to cost 25000$, i have a hard time believing him...
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this was posted from a guy who knows a guy in Kawasaki blah blah, Kawasaki Ninja H2 Insider Confirmation: Engine - Kawasaki Ninja H2 Forum
As far as price, That seems steep, but its hard to say bc it looks like they are trying to make a statement more than a sale. But in this world that makes no sense either. So who knows.
As far as price, That seems steep, but its hard to say bc it looks like they are trying to make a statement more than a sale. But in this world that makes no sense either. So who knows.
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The guy's just blowing smoke. The price won't be that high. Part of what made the H2 such a success was it's value relative to the market. Kawasaki understands that.
The horsepower number may be a bit on the low side...BTW.
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I mean i cant see them out pricing something these days, because in the end its about money then respect for them.
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Really...TEN GRAND for a SUPERCHARGER? For THIRTY HORSEPOWER? Nope...not gonna happen. 20K MAX.
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seeing that the zx10 and the 14 are a little over 15k, i would think they will try to keep it close as possible. Maybe 16k to 17k ?
this is an estimated guess of a boosted zx10
Based on A 153-hp ZX-10R
Boost- --Horsepower
5 psi 203
7.5 psi 231
10 psi 257
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The Vmax is around 18 grand.
I could see it being 25 grand if the frame and suspension components match the engine output performance. You can spend $15,000 on top tier suspension components.
I could see it being 25 grand if the frame and suspension components match the engine output performance. You can spend $15,000 on top tier suspension components.
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Well with Suzuki coming out with a 570hp supercharged Hyabusa, they need to fit one to the ZX14.
Hayabusa 1500, a 1498cc version of their top-selling sportbike. - CycleWorld Forums
Hayabusa 1500, a 1498cc version of their top-selling sportbike. - CycleWorld Forums
I reckon the rest of the bike will match the engine, with regards to frame I would not be surprised to find alot of exotic material's such as magnesium or carbon fibre. In one of the videos it also appears to have carbon fibre fairings and I do believe this bike will be produced in limited numbers.
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VMaxes are $20K. They are overpriced...costing more than even the Ducati they compete with. Kawasaki won't do that.
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That's from an article from 2006. Suzuki went all but bankrupt when GM shafted them for something like 600 million behind their own bankruptcy that we bailed them out on. Suzuki doesn't even have an R&D department...according to the district rep.
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Lol. This forum needs a sarcasm emoticon.
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I'm guessing $22,999. Thats not much money, really, as compared to even a small car.
There is a book out called "Japans Motorcycle Wars" that talks abotu the companies that are left. At one time, there were 200 Japanese motorcycle companies. Now we have four. The four companies were hand picked to survive, and they will always be there. Honda, Kawasaki, and Yamaha woudl step in to save Suzuki, if needed.
The companies compete, and want to win, but not a fight to the death. Its more a sparring match with a sense of fair play and honor.
There is a book out called "Japans Motorcycle Wars" that talks abotu the companies that are left. At one time, there were 200 Japanese motorcycle companies. Now we have four. The four companies were hand picked to survive, and they will always be there. Honda, Kawasaki, and Yamaha woudl step in to save Suzuki, if needed.
The companies compete, and want to win, but not a fight to the death. Its more a sparring match with a sense of fair play and honor.
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Agreed considering the 14R is the current (sport bike) flagship and will still be ~15-16k, since this bike is to assume the flagship spot it will definitely cost more. People that want one will pay $23k or more for one. Heck it might even be a strategy to price it out of range of inexperienced/younger to avoid racking up a huge body count. If the thing has 225hp, weighs 450 lbs, it should make a 14R look slow.
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I don't care what the price is, if it comes with a bumper detector and an electric shifter I am buying one...lmao
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I went to my dealer yesterday to get a part for my bike, and I mentioned what they thought about the H2. They said it was going to be an extremely limited product and they weren't even sure they were going to get one (Koups Cycle Shop in Harrisburg, not some tiny meaningless store). Who knows, maybe they just meant a race version or something?
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that is not good to hear, if thats the case for sure we wont receive one
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I'm sure if you pre-bought one they would get it.
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