Kawasaki plays with the mystery again. The Japanese brand has published a «short video on your social networks» that barely offers images, but does let you hear something very recognizable: a four-cylinder engine accelerating hard next to the unmistakable whistle of a supercharging system. The definitive clue could be in the message that accompanies the video: “Return To Beyond Belief”.
The phrase clearly recalls “Built Beyond Belief” used by Kawasaki in 2014 to anticipate the arrival of the spectacular Ninja H2 and H2R. Therefore, although Kawasaki has not yet confirmed the name of the machine, everything indicates that we could be facing the return of the Ninja H2 for next season. By the way, you have the video below.
The kawasaki Ninja H2 could return
The Ninja H2 It hit the market in 2015 with a completely different formula than its rivals. Its 998 cc four-cylinder engine incorporated a “centrifugal compressor” developed by Kawasakia solution that allowed extraordinary performance to be achieved. The last major update of the model came in 2019. So, Kawasaki raised the power to 231 hp and introduced brake calipers Brembo Stylematires Bridgestone Battlax RS11 and a TFT instrumentation with connectivity.
That generation also had a weight of 238 kg in running order, a considerable figure for a sports motorcycle. Precisely here one of the main changes of a hypothetical could be found. H2 new generation.
Kawasaki keeps the supercharger alive
The return of a supercharged sports car would make a lot of sense within the current strategy of Kawasaki. The Japanese firm has already confirmed the continuity of models such as the Z H2 and the Ninja H2 SXboth equipped with supercharged engines. Compressor technology therefore remains an important part of the range.
a new Ninja H2 could occupy precisely the space left by the previous generation, offering a much sportier alternative to the Z H2 and more radical than Ninja H2 SX. There is still no official data on the new model, but a hypothetical Ninja H2 2027 It would have to evolve considerably compared to its predecessor.
In addition to meeting current emissions regulations, Kawasaki could work on weight reduction, a more agile chassis and much more advanced electronics. The objective would be to maintain the brutality of the supercharged engine, but with behavior closer to that of a conventional superbike.
But,when will we know the new Kawasaki? For now, the Japanese brand has not confirmed the name or characteristics of the motorcycle that appears behind the teaser. We also do not know if it will be a direct replacement for the Ninja H2 or a completely new model. What does seem evident is that Kawasaki wants to recover that formula that made the H2 in one of the most special motorcycles of the last decade.
