What is the top speed of the Kawasaki H2R?
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Theoretical 420km/h at 16,000 rpm; currently achieves 400km/h at 14,500 rpm. Below is an introduction to the Kawasaki H2R: 1. The Kawasaki H2R motorcycle has 2 gears, capable of reaching 180km/h in first gear alone, with a top speed exceeding 400km/h. 2. Building upon the traditional 200 horsepower, Kawasaki increased the power output by 50%, pushing the horsepower directly to 300. 3. The Kawasaki H2R's 300 maximum horsepower is delivered by a 998cc, centrifugal turbocharged supercharged water-cooled inline four-cylinder engine. The development of this engine received substantial technical assistance from Kawasaki Heavy Industries' aerospace division, equivalent to a 1L displacement engine producing 300 horsepower, which imposes extremely high demands on the engine's manufacturing process.
Remember last time seeing professional riders testing the Kawasaki H2R on the track, the speedometer easily broke 400km/h. This track beast delivers 310 horsepower from its supercharged engine, outperforming many family cars. Its full-carbon-fiber fairing keeps the front end planted while racing, with specially designed wings generating downforce at top speed. Though the manufacturer hasn't released official top speed figures, test videos show it surpassing 400km/h like child's play. But be warned - with no mirrors, no lights, and slick racing tires, you'd never reach these speeds on public roads. Anyone attempting this velocity on regular streets would likely become an airborne acrobatic in minutes.
I've studied the actual performance data of the Kawasaki H2R. German magazine instrument tests recorded a top speed of 424km/h. Its supercharged four-cylinder engine, built purely for speed, produces an air-rending scream at its 14,000rpm redline. With a dry weight of just 216kg, it's paper-light yet delivers fighter jet-like acceleration. The aerodynamics generate 100kg of downforce above 300km/h. However, this performance monster can't be registered for road use in China - a single track session's tire wear alone costs more than an iPhone.
