Kawasaki H2-SX SE Ninja
Kawasaki H2-SX SE Ninja | |
Manufacturer | |
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Production | 2018 |
Engine | Four Stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 16 valve, Supercharger Centrifugal, scroll-type |
Compression ratio | 11.2:1 |
Ignition | Digital |
Transmission | 6-speed, return, dog-ring |
Frame | Trellis, high-tensile steel, with swingarm mounting plate |
Suspension | Front: 43 mm Inverted fork with rebound and compression damping, spring preload adjustability and top-out springs Rear: Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock, piggyback reservoir, dual-range (high/low-speed) compression damping, rebound damping and preload adjustability, and top-out spring |
Brakes | Front: Dual 320 mm discs, radial-mount, opposed 4-piston calipers, dual semi-floating Rear: Single 250mm disc, opposed 2-piston calipers |
Front Tire | 120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W) |
Rear Tire | 190/55 ZR17 M/C (75W) |
Wheelbase | 1480 mm / 58.3 in |
Seat Height | 835 mm / 32.8 in |
Weight | 256 kg / 564 lbs - SE 260 kg / 573 lbs (wet) |
Recommended Oil | K-tech 10W-40 |
Fuel Capacity | 19 Liters / 5 US gal |
Manuals | Service Manual |
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a Liquid cooled cooled Four Stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 16 valve, Supercharger Centrifugal, scroll-type. The engine featured a 11.2:1 compression ratio.
Drive[edit | edit source]
Power was moderated via the Wet multi-disc, manual..
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W) front tire and a 190/55 ZR17 M/C (75W) rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Dual 320 mm discs, radial-mount, opposed 4-piston calipers, dual semi-floating in the front and a Single 250mm disc, opposed 2-piston calipers in the rear. The front suspension was a 43 mm Inverted fork with rebound and compression damping, spring preload adjustability and top-out springs while the rear was equipped with a Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock, piggyback reservoir, dual-range (high/low-speed) compression damping, rebound damping and preload adjustability, and top-out spring. The H2-SX SE Ninja was fitted with a 19 Liters / 5 US gal fuel tank. The wheelbase was 1480 mm / 58.3 in long.
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Overview[edit | edit source]
Kawasaki H2 SX-SE Ninja
With the third iteration of Kawasakis unqiue supercharged family, the H2 SX, Kawasaki brings the powerful sensory
experience of a supercharged engine to sport touring. While none of the exhilarating forced induction performance feeling is missing, the Balanced Supercharged Engine is tuned for everyday street-riding situations and is joined with superior fuel economy. Available in Emerald Blazed Green/Metallic Diablo Black
paint.
Launch Control Mode
In
motocross racing, getting a good start is critical. A few tenths of a second can make the difference between getting the holeshot or not. In slippery conditions, getting the maximum drive from a motocrosser requires precise control of the both the clutch and throttle.
Launch Control Mode helps riders get a good start by complementing high-level technique with engine management. Featured on a mass-production motocrosser for the first time on Kawasakis KX450F, the system activates a separate engine map designed to get a more efficient start off the line. The system is designed to the same specifications as that used by our factory racers competing in the AMA
Supercross and Motocross championships.
Launch Control Mode is activated simply by pressing the button on the
handlebar. The Launch Control map slightly retards ignition timing
to help tame the engines strong torque and reduce wheel spin off the start.
Launch Control Mode is only active in the first two gears off the start,
disengaging and returning to the standard engine map automatically once the
rider shifts into 3rd gear. The system gives riders a great advantage when
lining up at the gate and puts them in a better position to win.
Dual Throttle Valves
Late-model
sport bikes often use large-bore throttle bodies to generate high levels of power. However, with large diameter throttles, when a rider suddenly opens the throttle, the unrestricted torque response is anything but gentle and often more than the rider can handle. Dual throttle valve technology was designed to tame engine response while contributing to performance.
On fuel-injected models, throttle bodies generally have only one throttle
valve per cylinder. On models with dual throttle valves, there are two throttle
valves per cylinder: in addition to the main valves, which are physically linked
to the throttle grip and controlled by the rider, a second set of valves, opened
and closed by the ECU, precisely regulates intake airflow to ensure a natural,
linear response. With the air passing through the throttle bodies becoming
smoother, combustion efficiency in improved and power is increased.
Like
other Kawasaki engine management technology, Dual Throttle Valves were designed
with the philosophy of following the riders intention, while providing
natural-feeling support. They are featured on many Kawasaki models.
Horizontal Back-link Rear Suspension
Compared to Kawasakis traditional Uni-Trak rear suspension, which mounts the
shock unit vertically, with Horizontal Back-link rear suspension, the shock unit
is almost horizontal. Kawasakis original suspension arrangement locates the
shock unit very close to the bikes centre of gravity, greatly contributing to
mass centralisation. And because there is no linkage or shock unit protruding
beneath the swingarm, this frees up space for a larger exhaust pre-chamber (an
exhaust expansion chamber situated just upstream of the silencer). With a larger
pre-chamber, silencer volume can be reduced, and heavy exhaust components can be
concentrated closer to the centre of the bike, further contributing to mass
centralisation. The result is greatly improved handling.
Another benefit is that the shock unit is placed far away from exhaust heat.
Because it is more difficult for heat from the exhaust system to adversely
affect suspension oil and gas pressure, suspension performance is more stable.
Horizontal Back-link rear suspension offers numerous secondary benefits like
this.
Assist & Slipper Clutch
Based on feedback from racing activities, the Assist & Slipper Clutch uses
two types of cams (an assist cam and a slipper cam) to either drive the clutch
hub and operating plate together or apart.
Under normal operation, the assist cam functions as a self-servo mechanism,
pulling the clutch hub and operating plate together to compress the clutch
plates. This allows the total clutch spring load to be reduced, resulting in a
lighter clutch lever feel when operating the clutch.
When excessive engine braking occurs as a result of quick downshifts (or an
accidental downshift) the slipper cam comes into play, forcing the clutch hub
and operating plate apart. This relieves pressure on the clutch plates to reduce
back-torque and help prevent the rear tire from hopping and skidding.
KTRC (3-mode)
3-mode KTRC combines the traction control technology of both 1-mode KTRC,
which provides enhanced stability in slippery situations by preventing wheel
slip, and S-KTRC, which helps maintain optimum traction in sport riding
situations by predicting the rear wheel slip ratio during acceleration, into a
single system.
The convenient handle switch allows the type of traction control to be
changed instantly by selecting one of the three modes, even while riding. Modes
1 and 2 maintain optimum traction during cornering, like S-KTRC. Designed with
sport riding in mind, they enable sharp acceleration out of corners by
maximising forward drive from the rear wheel. Modes 1 and 2 differ in the amount
that they intervene. Mode 1, set for dry, good-grip road conditions, maintains
the ideal slip ratio to ensure optimum traction.
Mode 3 operates like 1-mode KTRC, reducing power to allow grip to be regained
when rear wheel spin is detected. It is ideal when riding in slippery conditions
or in the wet. Enabling riders to easily change traction control character,
3-mode KTRC is Kawasakis most advanced engine management system.
ABS
Sudden over-application of the brakes, or braking on low-grip surfaces
(surfaces with a low coefficient of friction) such as wet asphalt or manhole
covers may cause a motorcycles wheel(s) to lock up and slip. ABS was developed
to prevent such incidents. Kawasaki ABS systems are controlled by high precision
and highly reliable programming formulated based on thorough testing of numerous
riding situations. By ensuring stable braking performance, they offer rider
reassurance that contributes to greater riding enjoyment.
And to meet the special requirements of certain riders, specialised ABS
systems are also available. For example, KIBS (Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock
Brake System) is a high-precision brake system designed specifically for
supersport models, enabling sport riding to be enjoyed by a wider range of
riders. And by linking the front and rear brakes, K-ACT (Kawasaki Advanced
Coactive-braking Technology) ABS provides the confidence to enjoy touring on
heavyweight models. Kawasaki is continually working on the development of other
advanced ABS systems.
Electronic Cruise Control Electronic Cruise Control allows a desired speed (engine rpm) to be maintained with the simple press of a button. Because the rider does not have to constantly control the throttle, this system allows relaxed cruising. This reduces stress on the right hand when travelling long distances, contributing to a high level of riding comfort. Electronic Cruise Control is featured on Kawasakis Vulcan 1700 / VN1700 Series cruisers and JET SKI ULTRA 300X and 300LX personal watercraft. These models are equipped with an Electronic Throttle Valve system, meaning the throttle valves are not actuated directly by twisting the throttle grip (or pulling the throttle lever); rather, a position sensor on the throttle grip sends a signal to the ECU, which in determines the ideal throttle position. This is how Electronic Cruise Control is able to automatically adjust engine power to maintain vehicle speed when ascending or descending grades are encountered. Without the detailed control offered by Electronic Throttle Valves, functions like Electronic Cruise Control would not be possible.
Economical Riding Indicator
Using high-precision electronic control for engine management, Kawasaki
models can achieve a high level of fuel efficiency. However, fuel consumption is
greatly affected by throttle use, gear selection, and other elements under the
riders control. The Economical Riding Indicator is a function that indicates
when current riding conditions are consuming a low amount of fuel. The system
continuously monitors fuel consumption, regardless of vehicle speed, engine
speed, throttle position and other riding conditions. When fuel consumption is
low for a given speed (i.e. fuel efficiency is high), an ECO mark appears on
the instrument panels LCD screen. By riding so that the ECO mark remains on,
fuel consumption can be reduced.
While effective vehicle speed and engine speed may vary by model, paying
attention to conditions that cause the ECO mark to appear can help riders
improve their fuel efficiency a handy way to increase cruising range. Further,
keeping fuel consumption low also helps minimise negative impact on the
environment.
KIBS: Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock Brake System
Kawasaki developed KIBS to take into account the particular handling
characteristics of supersport motorcycles, ensuring highly efficient braking
with minimal intrusion during hard sport riding. It is the first mass-production
brake system to link the ABS ECU (Electronic Control Unit) and engine ECU.
In addition front and rear wheel speed, KIBS monitors front brake caliper
hydraulic pressure, throttle position, engine speed, clutch actuation and gear
position. This diverse information is analysed to determine the ideal front
brake hydraulic pressure. Through precise control, the large drops in hydraulic
pressure seen on standard ABS systems can be avoided. Additionally, the tendency
on supersport models for the rear wheel to lift under heavy braking can be
suppressed and rear brake controllability can be maintained when downshifting.
Power Modes Power modes offer riders an easily selectable choice between Full and Low Power. While Full Power is unrestricted, in Low Power mode maximum power is limited to approximately 75-80% of Full. Response is also milder in Low Power mode. Riders may opt to use Low Power mode for rainy conditions or city riding, and Full Power when sport riding. Available on the Ninja ZX-14R / ZZR1400, Versys 1000 and other key models, when combined with the 3-mode KTRC (+ OFF) traction control system, Power Mode selection offers a total of eight combinations (KTRC: Mode 1/2/3+OFF x Power Mode: Full/Low) to suit a wide range of riding situations. For example, an experienced rider enjoying sport riding on dry pavement might choose Full Power and Mode 1. On a wet or slippery surface, choosing Low Power and Mode 3 would yield the lowest chance of incurring wheel spin, and with the milder throttle response would offer a high level of riding safety. Supercharged Engine Drawing on the know-how and technology possessed by the KHI Group, Kawasakis supercharged engine delivers high engine output while maintaining a compact design. The key to achieving this incredible performance lies in the engines supercharger a motorcycle-specific unit designed completely in-house with technology from Kawasakis Gas Turbine & Machinery Company, Aerospace Company and Corporate Technology Division. One of the greatest benefits of designing the supercharger in-house and tailoring its design to match the engines characteristics was that engineers were able to achieve high-efficiency operation over a wide range of conditions something that would not have been possible by simply dropping in or trying to adapt an aftermarket automotive supercharger. The importance of high efficiency in a supercharger is that, as the air is compressed, power-robbing heat gain is minimal. And while many superchargers are able to offer high-efficiency operation in a very limited range of conditions, Kawasakis supercharger offers high efficiency over a wide range of pressure ratios and flow rates meaning over a wide range of engine speeds and vehicle speeds. This wide range of efficient operation (similar to having a wide power band) easily translates to strong acceleration. The superchargers high efficiency and minimal heat gain also meant that an intercooler was unnecessary, greatly saving weight and space, and enabling the engines compact design.
Kawasaki Engine Brake Control
The Kawasaki Engine Brake Control system allows riders to select the amount
of engine braking they prefer. When the system is activated, the engine braking
effect is reduced, providing less interference when riding on the circuit.
IMU Enhanced Chassis Orientation Awareness
The strength of Kawasakis cutting-edge electronics has always been the
highly sophisticated programming that, using minimal hardware, gives the ECU an
accurate real-time picture of what the chassis is doing. Kawasakis proprietary
dynamic modelling program makes skilful use of the magic formula tire model as
it examines changes in multiple parameters, enabling it to take into account
changing road and tire conditions.
The addition of an IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit) enables inertia along 6
DOF (degrees of freedom) to be monitored. Acceleration along longitudinal,
transverse and vertical axes, plus roll rate and pitch rate are measured. The
yaw rate is calculated by the ECU. This additional feedback contributes to an
even clearer real-time picture of chassis orientation, enabling even more
precise management for control at the limit.
With the addition of the IMU and the latest evolution of Kawasakis advanced
modelling software, Kawasakis electronic engine and chassis management
technology takes the step to the next level changing from setting-type and
reaction-type systems to feedback-type systems to deliver even greater levels
of riding excitement.
KQS: Kawasaki Quick Shifter
Designed to help riders maximize their acceleration on the circuit by
enabling clutchless upshifts with the throttle fully open, KQS detects that the
shift lever has been actuated and sends a signal to the ECU to cut ignition so
that the next gear can be engaged without having to use the clutch. For some
models, when a race kit ECU is used, clutchless downshifts are also possible.
Make Model | Kawasaki H2 SX-SE Ninja |
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Year | 2018 |
Engine Type | Four Stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 16 valve, Supercharger Centrifugal, scroll-type |
Displacement | 998 cc / 60.9 cub in |
Bore X Stroke | 76 x 55 mm |
Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
Compression | 11.2:1 |
Lubrication | Forced, wet sump with oil cooler |
Induction | Fuel injection: φ40 mm x 4 with dual injection |
Ignition | Digital |
Starting | Electric |
Max Power | 197.3 hp / 147.1 kW @ 11000 rpm |
Max Power Ram Air | 206.5 hp / 153.9 kW @ 11000 rpm |
Max Torque | 137.3 Nm / 101.3 ft-lb @ 9500 rpm |
Clutch | Wet multi-disc, manual. |
Transmission | 6-speed, return, dog-ring |
Final Drive | Chain |
Primary Reduction Ratio | 1.480 (74/50) |
Gear Ratio | 1st 3.077 (40/13) 2nd 2.471 (42/17) 3rd 2.045 (45/22) 4th 1.727 (38/22) 5th 1.524 (32/21) 6th 1.348 (31/23) |
Final Reduction Ratio | 2.444 (44/18) |
Frame | Trellis, high-tensile steel, with swingarm mounting plate |
Front Suspension | 43 mm Inverted fork with rebound and compression damping, spring preload adjustability and top-out springs |
Front Wheel Travel | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
Rear Suspension | Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock, piggyback reservoir, dual-range (high/low-speed) compression damping, rebound damping and preload adjustability, and top-out spring |
Rear Wheel Travel | 139 mm / 5.5 in |
Front Brakes | Dual 320 mm discs, radial-mount, opposed 4-piston calipers, dual semi-floating |
Rear Brakes | Single 250mm disc, opposed 2-piston calipers |
Front Tire | 120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W) |
Rear Tire | 190/55 ZR17 M/C (75W) |
Rake | 24.7° |
Trail | 103 mm / 4.0 in |
Steering Angle | 30° Right / 30° Left |
Dimensions | Length 2135 mm / 84 in Width 775 mm / 30.5 in Height 1205 mm / 47.5 in - SE 1262mm / 49.6 in |
Wheelbase | 1480 mm / 58.3 in |
Ground Clearance | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
Seat Height | 835 mm / 32.8 in |
Wet Weight | 256 kg / 564 lbs - SE 260 kg / 573 lbs |
Fuel Capacity | 19 Liters / 5 US gal |