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Kawasaki H2R vs. Hayabusa Twin Turbo: A
Clash of Speed and Engineering
overall design. It is part of the
Kawasaki H2 family, which
includes the street-legal
Kawasaki H2 and the
race-only H2R variant.
While the H2 is street-
legal and features a
supercharged inline-four
engine, the H2R is a track-
hen it comes to high- focused machine that takes
p e r f o r m a n c e the performance to an entirely
Wmotorcycles, few models new level.
command as much attention and
respect as the Kawasaki H2R and Key Features of the Kawasaki
the Suzuki Hayabusa, particularly H2R
the modified versions that feature · E n g i n e : 9 9 8 c c ,
turbochargers. Both machines supercharged inline-four
r e p r e s e n t t h e p i n n a c l e o f engine
motorcycle engineering, with · Power: Approximately 310
unmatched power, cutting-edge horsepower (with ram-air,
technology, and insane top speeds. up to 326 hp)
However, when pitting these two · Torque: Around 165 Nm
motorcycles against each other in a (121 lb-ft)
h e a d - t o - h e a d c o m p a r i s o n , · Weight: 216 kg (476 lbs)
especially with a twin-turbo · Top Speed: 249 mph (400
Hayabusa up against the factory- km/h) (limited)
supercharged Kawasaki H2R, · Transmission: 6-speed,
we're looking at two beasts that dog-ring
come from different engineering · Technology: Kawasaki
philosophies, yet share one E l e c t r o n i c C o n t r o l
common goal: speed. (KECS), Bosch 9.1 MP
In this article, we will take an in- ABS, launch control,
depth look at the Kawasaki H2R t r a c t i o n c o n t r o l ,
and the Hayabusa twin-turbo. quickshifter, and power
We'll explore their respective modes
design philosophies, performance, · Chassis: Lightweight frame
technical specifications, and the w i t h a d v a n c e d
pros and cons of each machine. aerodynamics
We'll also discuss how these two · Price: Around $55,000 USD
bikes stack up against one another
in terms of performance, speed, The H2R's crowning feature is its
and overall riding experience. supercharged engine. Kawasaki
introduced forced induction to the
Introduction to the Kawasaki world of superbikes with the H2
H2R series, marking a significant
departure from the traditional
The Kawasaki H2R is one of the naturally aspirated setups in most
m o s t e x o t i c a n d e x t r e m e high-performance motorcycles.
motorcycles ever produced. The The H2R's 998cc engine is
H2R was designed to push the equipped with a centrifugal
b o u n d a r i e s o f m o t o r c y c l e supercharger, which provides an
performance, and Kawasaki did not enormous boost in power output,
hold back when it came to the especially at higher RPMs. This
powertrain, aerodynamics, and results in a power-to-weight ratio
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that is nearly unmatched in the
world of production motorcycles.
Introduction to the Suzuki
Hayabusa
The Suzuki Hayabusa, originally
introduced in 1999, became
legendary for its top speed and
aerodynamic design. Over the
years, the Hayabusa has earned a
reputation as the "king of speed"
and is widely regarded as one of the
fastest production motorcycles in
the world. The original Hayabusa
was designed with a 1300cc inline-
four engine, and while it wasn't
supercharged like the Kawasaki
H2R, it earned a reputation for its
top-end power and refinement.
The Hayabusa Twin-Turbo: A
Modified Monster
While the stock Hayabusa has
remained a high-performance
motorcycle in its own right, many
enthusiasts take it a step further by
modifying it for even greater power,
speed, and thrill. One of the most
extreme modifications is the twin-
turbo Hayabusa, where the stock
e n g i n e i s fi t t e d w i t h t w o
turbochargers to boost its power
to astronomical levels.
T h e t w i n - t u r b o H a y a b u s a
modification typically involves the
addition of turbochargers, custom
fuel mapping, upgraded fuel
injectors, and other supporting
modifications to handle the
increased power. The result is a
bike that can easily surpass the
original Hayabusa's power figures
and potentially rival or exceed the
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