2018 MODEL INFORMATION CONCEPT AND ADVANTAGES ---- P.2 TECHNICAL DETAILS ENGINE ------------------------ P.5 CHASSIS ---------------------- P.10 ELECTRONICS ----------------- P.20 MODEL VARIATIONS --------- P.25 COLOUR(S) ------------------------ P.26 SPECIFICATIONS ------------------ P.27 MODEL NAME Ninja H2 SX / Ninja H2 SX SE MARKETING CODE ZX1002A/B IMAGES USED IN THIS MODEL INFORMATION ARE INTENDED AS A GUIDE ONLY Version: 9 Nov 2017 AND MAY DIFFER IN SPECIFICATION AND ACCESSORIES TO MODELS SHOWN CONCEPT AND ADVANTAGES The supercharged Ninja H2 was created to offer riders something they had never experienced. But Kawasaki’s answer to the “ultimate” motorcycle was merely the opening act. Now, for their second supercharger challenge Kawasaki brings the unique sensory experience of a supercharged engine to the sport tourer category with the new Ninja H2 SX and Ninja H2 SX SE. Where the Ninja H2 – and the sensational Ninja H2R upon which it is based – were born from a pure pursuit of performance, the new Ninja H2 SX was designed from the beginning for real-world applications. Its Balanced Supercharged Engine was developed for everyday street-riding situations, offering an output stronger than the H2 in the low-mid range combined with superb fuel efficiency. Its versatile engine character enables relaxed long-distance riding, easy manageability at slow speeds, and – when called upon – the exhilarating acceleration that only a supercharged engine can deliver. Thanks to its light weight – in standard trim, the Ninja H2 SX weighs only 18 kg more than the Ninja H2 – the Ninja H2 SX has CONCEPT a power-to-weight ratio between that of the Ninja H2 and Ninja ZX- 14R. The formidable acceleration potential that results is coupled SUPERCHARGE YOUR JOURNEY: with a high level of touring comfort care of a relaxed, sporty riding position, superb ride comfort, a blend of reassuring high-speed KAWASAKI’S SECOND SC stability and agile handling, a host of touring features, Electronic Cruise Control, and Kawasaki’s latest IMU-equipped electronics CHALLENGE IS A package. Its Ninja H2-derived trellis frame also accommodates a SUPERCHARGED LIGHTWEIGHT passenger and luggage, allowing riders to share their experience. Riders can choose from two model variations: the standard Ninja SPORT TOURER H2 SX; or the SE-model, which offers an even higher level of 2018MY Ninja H2 SX Model Information 2 CONCEPT AND ADVANTAGES quality, and additional equipment that includes Kawasaki’s first TFT ADVANTAGES 1 LCD meter and LED cornering lights. EXPANDING THE NINJA H2 FAMILY Whether you enjoy winding through the mountains, riding across Following the performance-focused Ninja H2R and Ninja H2, the the plains, or just heading down the highway, the Ninja H2 SX will sport touring Ninja H2 SX illustrates the wide potential of KHI’s in- forever change your touring experience. house developed supercharged engine technology. Supercharge YOUR journey with the new Ninja H2 SX. 2018MY Ninja H2 SX Model Information 3 CONCEPT AND ADVANTAGES ADVANTAGES 3 New Trellis Frame: Tandem-, Pannier-Capable SPORT TOURING PERFORMANCE The Ninja H2 SX features an innovative trellis frame like Complementing the everyday usability and supercharged the Ninja H2, but to be able to acceleration of the highly efficient Balanced Supercharged Engine, accommodate a passenger the Ninja H2 SX offers reassuring stability at highway speed, superb and luggage, the frame ride comfort, numerous convenience features and a host of sport needed to be completely redesigned. Its 195 kg tourer equipment ensuring that it is the mightiest sport tourer on the payload is comparable to market. that of the Ninja 1000. And increased rigidity and a longer wheelbase deliver the stability for riding at highway speed with panniers, while a 30o steering angle facilitates low- speed manoeuvres. Full-Fairing: Sportiness & Wind Protection Full-fairing bodywork contributes to both wind protection and the Ninja H2 SX’s sporty looks. The full fairing was possible thanks to the highly efficient engine, which gives off significantly less heat than that of the high- performance Ninja H2. The bodywork strategically shields the rider without being too large, balancing rider comfort and aerodynamics. On the SE model, a large windscreen further protects the rider from windblast, offering even greater touring comfort. 2018MY Ninja H2 SX Model Information 4 TECHNICAL DETAILS: ENGINE ENGINE Balanced Supercharged Engine While the base design starts with the supercharged engine of the * Air supplied to the 1 Ninja H2, the numerous changes necessary to achieve the balance supercharger enters of power and fuel efficiency desired for the Ninja H2 SX essentially via a single Ram Air intake in the left side resulted in a new engine. The Balanced Supercharged Engine of the upper cowl. delivers both exhilarating acceleration and superb fuel efficiency The total frontal area (25% better than that of the Ninja H2). Key to achieving this was is approximately increasing the engine’s thermal efficiency, which was accomplished 80% that of the Ninja by significantly raising the compression ratio. Other changes – H2, matching the to the supercharger, combustion chamber, cams, and intake and airflow requirements of the Balanced exhaust systems – followed. Supercharged Engine. (Photo 1) * Ram Air duct was 2 designed to take the fresh air to the supercharger in as straight a line as possible, contributing to the increased supercharger efficiency.( Photo 2) * Like on the Ninja H2, a sound hole in the intake duct makes it easier to hear the supercharger’s characteristic chirping. 2018MY Ninja H2 SX Model Information 5 TECHNICAL DETAILS: ENGINE * The Ninja H2 SX A * Intake chamber B features an original is ideally shaped impeller, also for high efficiency designed in-house. and high engine While its size is the output. Optimised same, the shape and volume (6 litres >> angle of the blades 5 litres) and revised were optimised for chamber construction the 200 PS†, high- contributes to an efficiency engine. overall supercharger The supercharger efficiency greater than settings (rpm and that of the Ninja H2. airflow volume for (Illustration B) maximum efficiency) were also optimised.(Illustration A) † The specifications mentioned here apply to and have been achieved by production models under * Being constructed of highly rigid aluminium offers two advantages: standard operating conditions. We intend only to give a fair description of the vehicle and its 1) aluminium offers excellent surface heat dissipation, helping to performance capabilities but these specifications may not apply to every machine supplied for sale. keep the intake air cool; 2) the rigid structure helps to ensure airtight * Impeller is formed from a forged aluminium block using a 5-axis CNC performance with the supercharged air pressure (approximately 2 atm). machining centre to ensure high precision and high durability. The * Changing the intake chamber manufacturing process from a gravity 69 mm impeller features 6 blades at the tip, expanding to 12 blades at casting to die-cast saves 500 g in weight. the base. Grooves etched into the blade surfaces help direct the airflow. * As air enters the intake chamber, it passes through a newly added * The supercharger is driven by a planetary gear train, which runs off the diffuser. This contributes to increased supercharger efficiency, crankshaft. Designing the gear train using technology from Kawasaki’s which helps prevent engine knocking, as well as benefiting engine Aerospace Company resulted in a very compact unit, with minimal performance and fuel efficiency. power loss. * Intake funnel lengths were optimised for the low-mid performance and * Gear train increases the impeller speed to 9.2x the crank speed (1.15x high fuel efficiency. The lengths are uneven: funnels 1-4 are shorter step gear x 8x planetary gear). than 2-3. * The Ninja H2’s intake funnel nets are replaced with a single net at the end of the diffuser. The net helps to smooth the airflow, while the simplified design saves weight. 2018MY Ninja H2 SX Model Information 6 TECHNICAL DETAILS: ENGINE * A blow-off valve controlled by the ECU regulates pressure gain inside * Intake and exhaust C the intake chamber. When the throttle is closed suddenly, the ECU ports were revised releases excess pressure from the chamber to prevent impeller surging. to suit the reduced Valve operation response is better than that of the Ninja H2, enabling an airflow. Low-mid optimum boost pressure to be maintained while contributing to power performance and fuel feeling and throttle response. efficiency benefit. * Electronic Throttle Valves enable the ECU to control the volume of both (Illustration C) the fuel (via fuel injectors) and the air (via throttle valves) delivered to the engine. Ideal fuel injection and throttle valve position results in smooth, natural engine response and the ideal engine output. The system also makes a significant contribution to reduced emissions. * Smaller-diameter (ø50 mm >> ø40 mm) throttle valves optimise the airflow rate, contributing to low-mid range torque and high fuel efficiency. * Like the Ninja H2, a dummy head is used during the cylinder honing process. The more precise circularity and cylindricity that result allow * A two-stage machining process for the cylinder head (race technology the use of low-tension piston rings, which helps reduce mechanical developed for the Ninja ZX-10R) is used to form the throat of the intake loss. ports. The valve seat area is bored twice: once along the same path as the throat; then again for the valve seats. The result is smoother intake * Significantly increased compression ratio (8.5:1 >> 11.2:1) enables airflow, which helps reduce intake loss, and translates to increased increased thermal efficiency and greatly contributes to increased fuel performance. efficiency. A smaller squish (now a mere 1 mm, compared to the 4 mm on the Ninja H2) contributes to improved combustion, which also helps o o * Cam profiles with shorter intake (-8 ) and exhaust (-12 ) duration (and prevent engine knocking.