Nickymaster Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 This is supposed to be an actual dealer invoice from the US (meaning it's what the dealer pays Kawasaki before marking it up for a retail sale): image.jpg I know what I would buy if I have around 60,000 USD to spend on a bike. The Ducati 1199 Superleggera is a highly exclusive sportbike of just 500 models made. It is cranking out a claimed 200 horsepower, is based on the Panigale R model but made with titanium, magnesium and carbon fiber which make it a lightweight motorcycle with a dry weight of 341.7 pounds. It has a lightweight Ergal rear sprocket and World Superbike-spec 520 chain, Ohlins FL916 front forks with fully-machined bottom legs and a titanium spring-equipped Ohlins TTX36 shock, a new Inertial Platform system to manage the Ducati Wheel Control and the Ducat Traction Control (DTC) and the Engine Brake Control (EBC) is optimized with an automatic calibration of rear-tire size and final transmission ratio. The Ducati 1199 Superleggera has the Mitsubishi electronic fuel injection, disc brakes and a seat height of 32.48 inches. MSRP 65,000 USD http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/28273/Buyers-Guide-Specifications/2014-Ducati-1199-Superleggera.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubberSideDown Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 (edited) ^ The street version (which will be much cheaper) is the real comparison, though. The SL is 3.5m in LOS- the H2 should be closer to 2m (it's expected to be $35K-$40K in the US). Also note that's the dealer price- retail will be quite a bit more. Edited October 2, 2014 by RubberSideDown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATF Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 I know what I would buy if I have around 60,000 USD to spend on a bike. The Ducati 1199 Superleggera is a highly exclusive sportbike of just 500 models made. It is cranking out a claimed 200 horsepower, is based on the Panigale R model but made with titanium, magnesium and carbon fiber which make it a lightweight motorcycle with a dry weight of 341.7 pounds. It has a lightweight Ergal rear sprocket and World Superbike-spec 520 chain, Ohlins FL916 front forks with fully-machined bottom legs and a titanium spring-equipped Ohlins TTX36 shock, a new Inertial Platform system to manage the Ducati Wheel Control and the Ducat Traction Control (DTC) and the Engine Brake Control (EBC) is optimized with an automatic calibration of rear-tire size and final transmission ratio. The Ducati 1199 Superleggera has the Mitsubishi electronic fuel injection, disc brakes and a seat height of 32.48 inches. MSRP 65,000 USD http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/28273/Buyers-Guide-Specifications/2014-Ducati-1199-Superleggera.aspx The 1199 is a nut fryer SL or not. Soon to be superseded by the 1299. 200bhp vs 300bhp eat my !!#@$@ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickymaster Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 (edited) I know what I would buy if I have around 60,000 USD to spend on a bike. The Ducati 1199 Superleggera is a highly exclusive sportbike of just 500 models made. It is cranking out a claimed 200 horsepower, is based on the Panigale R model but made with titanium, magnesium and carbon fiber which make it a lightweight motorcycle with a dry weight of 341.7 pounds. It has a lightweight Ergal rear sprocket and World Superbike-spec 520 chain, Ohlins FL916 front forks with fully-machined bottom legs and a titanium spring-equipped Ohlins TTX36 shock, a new Inertial Platform system to manage the Ducati Wheel Control and the Ducat Traction Control (DTC) and the Engine Brake Control (EBC) is optimized with an automatic calibration of rear-tire size and final transmission ratio. The Ducati 1199 Superleggera has the Mitsubishi electronic fuel injection, disc brakes and a seat height of 32.48 inches. MSRP 65,000 USD http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/28273/Buyers-Guide-Specifications/2014-Ducati-1199-Superleggera.aspx The 1199 is a nut fryer SL or not. Soon to be superseded by the 1299. 200bhp vs 300bhp eat my !!#@$@ I see. It is all about HP. More is always better. Right? The new 1299 has nothing to do with the Superleggera. It's not a replacement. Do you know the story behind the Superleggera? If you don't, please look it up. Edited October 2, 2014 by Nickymaster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttakata Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 (edited) I remember in the 1990s many car magazines predicting the McLaren F1 road car was probably the last supercar because 1 million dollars and 600+ HP was too much. Then the Veyron, Koeniggsegsiggsseggseggyseggsiggs..., Paganis, etc.. kept coming. These guys make $16000 regular production bicycles so I wouldn't doubt seeing a limited motorcycle for $250k within 10 years. http://www.factorbikes.com On another note, I always wanted an Aprilia RS250 but could never find one for sale in the US. I wonder if any RS bikes ever made it into Thailand? I'd rather not have a 2 stroke anyway so still hope for a small cc supercharged bike.. Edited October 2, 2014 by ttakata Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATF Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 The 1199 is a nut fryer SL or not. Soon to be superseded by the 1299. 200bhp vs 300bhp eat my !!#@$@ I see. It is all about HP. More is always better. Right? The new 1299 has nothing to do with the Superleggera. It's not a replacement. Do you know the story behind the Superleggera? If you don't, please look it up. You have never ridden an 1199 if you want a SL. It's impossible to ride in Thailand. They engine burns the inside of your legs and fries your nuts, That is why Ducati are launching the 1299 to hopefully address this issue. I am a big Ducati fan myself and almost bought an 1199S. Everyone I know in Thailand who bought one has sold it. Plenty available 2nd hand cheap. It's not all about BHP but why would a sane person spend the same money on a bike with only 60% of the power? A badge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozgur Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 This model might have been inspired by its competitor so it would be ok to name it "Ducasaki" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATF Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 This model might have been inspired by its competitor so it would be ok to name it "Ducasaki" It would be interesting to know who designed the H2. Almost definitely not Japanese. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eisfeld Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Track and sound video: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wong! Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Another fugly Kawa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSJ Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Track and sound video: That rear tyre looked hammered to death! Maybe that's it's Achilles Heal....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eisfeld Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Volume 12: Twins. Showing off a bit the silhouette of the street version Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eisfeld Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Vol.13 Kawasaki Technology - Planetary Gear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eisfeld Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 Vol.14 Kawasaki Technology - Combustion Chamber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eisfeld Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 A test rider posted on Facebook that he hit a bird on his helmet at nearly 340 km/h. And didn't crash! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eisfeld Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 Vol.15 Kawasaki Technology - Robot Arm Nice Sci-Fi feel in this video I wonder though should I continue posting these videos or is it just spam by now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mania Posted October 14, 2014 Author Share Posted October 14, 2014 (edited) Beefy Sounding Bike https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=585170961608396&set=vb.286300564828772&type=2&theater Edited October 14, 2014 by mania Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eisfeld Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Vol.16 Beauty in High Precision It really seems like Kawasaki is very proud about their engineering - and rightfully so! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ll2 Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Unfortunately, closest we can see this bike is from the videos:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttakata Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Eisfeld, I like the technology videos. The robotic welders are impressive. Only the combustion chamber video is really lame marketing since every engine is designed to avoid knocking. Kawi is doing a decent job keeping the hype up as they should for something so expensive and not Italian art. I hope the street version looks cooler than the track one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mania Posted October 16, 2014 Author Share Posted October 16, 2014 This is supposed to be an actual dealer invoice from the US (meaning it's what the dealer pays Kawasaki before marking it up for a retail sale): image.jpg It came out after Kawasaki denied that was not their invoice that it is actually a photoshop internet gag Although I am sure it will be a pretty penny what ever the price turns out to be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubberSideDown Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 (edited) ^ Yeah, I saw that- Kawi is really getting annoying with the over-the-top hype- it's time to show the bike- I haven't even watched the latest videos. I think that the new R1 is going to steal a lot of their thunder at the next show. Edited October 16, 2014 by RubberSideDown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yankee99 Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 Eisfeld, I like the technology videos. The robotic welders are impressive. Only the combustion chamber video is really lame marketing since every engine is designed to avoid knocking. Kawi is doing a decent job keeping the hype up as they should for something so expensive and not Italian art. I hope the street version looks cooler than the track one. That really does some it up as art is meant to be looked at and admired. The others meant to be ridden :/) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eisfeld Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 Vol.17 Electronic Control Technology They show off the dash and it looks fine. A bit weird to prepend the "K" for Kawasaki on all things http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJ06T0tJ_k8&list=UUFh2kpaGkqu6Za5l1zIMmXw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mania Posted October 18, 2014 Author Share Posted October 18, 2014 (edited) Eisfeld, I like the technology videos. The robotic welders are impressive. Only the combustion chamber video is really lame marketing since every engine is designed to avoid knocking. Kawi is doing a decent job keeping the hype up as they should for something so expensive and not Italian art. I hope the street version looks cooler than the track one. That really does some it up as art is meant to be looked at and admired. The others meant to be ridden :/) Unless of course it is a "Work Of Art " Also many see a beautiful girl & say she is a work of art Yet still.......ok maybe I better not go there Edited October 18, 2014 by mania Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brfsa2 Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 (edited) Btw, it might be possible that the Ninja H2 will be available in Thailand officially. It's on the Thai Kawasaki website http://www.kawasaki.co.th/th/motorcycle_02_H2.asp The new Versys 650 and 1000 are coming soon as well! which is awesome edit: typo Edited October 19, 2014 by brfsa2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denkiblue555 Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Interesting vid: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutchbike Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 H2R Run at Suzuka https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMLuMHlqlic&feature=player_embedded Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eisfeld Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Side note: Honda will probably bring tomorrow their H2 competitor. The Suzuka track where Kawasaki did the first public run of the H2R is owned by Honda. Kawasaki is taunting Honda big time it seems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutchbike Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 A H2R presentation. A bit in the "Apple style" "exciting product" bla bla bla It's just a ...... amazing bike :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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