2015 Yamaha R1

Yamaha has released its new 2015 R1 and what new technology they have came out with this year. Stock the new R1 produces up to 200 horsepower and 82 lbs of torque without the ram air kit being used. It also weighs in at only 443 pounds dry. Yamaha’s main competitor Kawasaki holds the newest technology of supercharged bikes, Yamaha is trying to find a way to keep up with the fight for the fastest bike. So this year Yamaha’s newest focus is making advances in the computer programming of the bikes, thats why they came out with the new full throttle launch control feature which is said to be “one of the most terrifying experiences you can have on two wheels” (Para.7).

Stock R1 at the track

Also they have came out with a new “wheelie control system” which will take away power from the rear wheel if the front wheel loses traction. As for the rear traction control they have upgraded it from last year with a new lean angle sensate traction control. This helps you control the rear tire slide when you are taking turns and apply to much throttle. This will save a lot of people from crashing due to high sides.

As for the transmission differences from last year they made a stock quick shifter for only upshift only. Usually this cost anywhere from $300-$600 to install after market. This system can cut of up to 0.2 seconds in a 1/4 mile strip.

Yamaha has also made a non street legal race bike called the R1M. The main appeal to the R1M over the normal R1 is the GPS system in the aftermarket Ohlins suspension. This GPS system lets the rider review his laps and see the compression, rebound, and bounce of the suspension that way they can change it to where it fits the track conditions. There are also some little details it comes with like more carbon fiber on it to help shave down about five pounds. The R1M is $5,000 more then the R1 so its up to you if you really need the five pounds and GPS data!

Kawasaki H2

So this week I will be talking about the new Kawasaki H2 and H2R. The new H2 is the first ever out the box supercharged sport bike. This bike is one of a kind. With the H2R having 280hp stock and the H2 having 240hp these bikes are ridiculous. 0-100 times averaging four seconds and top speeds of 280 miles per hour… There  is nothing like it.

To get your hands on ones of these bikes you have to spend around $25,000. But its not as simple as just writing a check and picking it up at the store the same day. You have to go to the dealership and give them a $15,000 down payment. Then they start on the process of building the bike. After you wait about 5-6 months you will have your bike made and on the way from Japan to your local dealership.

The reason you may ask why no other company has thought to super charge a sport bike is because of the high rotations per minute a motorcycles driveshaft is at. When you are running 16,000 rotations per minute on the drives shaft, your moving parts REALLY FAST! So now you are adding a super charger that gives the bike another 110 horse power, there is a lot of room to break parts. Now if you are lucky enough to get a H2 you better know how to work on it. The maintenance on these bikes is ridiculous. You have to check the cam timing every 30 hours. You have to check your drive shaft every 40 hours, and change the oil after almost every ride, or three hours. Basically what I’m trying to get at is this in not a bike for everyone, even though many people would loves to feel the amazing power a bike like this has if you have the money and want it, you will probably end up dead…  KAWASAKI H2!

  

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