Ever wanted a factory supercharged Ninja?

**Tazz** · 3rd September 2014, 01:49

That prototype motor appeared to be based on some of the same castings as the ZX-6R unit, but with the addition of a supercharger to boost power. The new ‘H2’ reference could be a suggestion that the final engine will actually be around 750cc. With a supercharger, the resulting motor would probably be powerful enough to destroy 1000cc normally-aspirated bikes in performance terms, while potentially being smaller and lighter. The implication is the sort of radial step forward that was last seen on the 1992 Fireblade and the 1998 Yamaha R1.

Read more: http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-...#ixzz3CAMevw42

**BlackSheepLogic** · 3rd September 2014, 17:00

If it landed here, I would make space in the garage for it.

**98tls** · 3rd September 2014, 17:40

Should be interesting for sure,Sam managed to build a reliable 200hp supercharged TLS in his shed so with there resources the skys the limit i would imagine.

**pete-blen** · 3rd September 2014, 20:13

maybe old news...
http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-...nth/25467.html

**sil3nt** · 4th September 2014, 14:33

**AllanB** · 4th September 2014, 16:04

Why would a supercharger chirp like a turbo blow-off valve?

I've wondered for ages why there was not more interest in supercharging. Probably cost.

I wonder the point of it on a 750 - presuming it is a sport model the 750/1000 size is essentially little different other than a cm or so of engine width. Big deal.

Supercharge a 1000 - now then I'm sitting up grabbing a box of tissues. Actually add a bag of adult nappies too as I'd never handle that type of power!

PS - I am really worried Kawasaki will produce a stunner of a bike mechanically but it will be transformer butt ugly ....

**Erelyes** · 4th September 2014, 17:51

Originally Posted by AllanB

Why would a supercharger chirp like a turbo blow-off valve?

Depends on the type of supercharger, but on a centrifugal it could help I guess

Originally Posted by AllanB

I've wondered for ages why there was not more interest in supercharging. Probably cost.

Yeah. Complexity and reliability issues are the big one - more moving parts to stock, more stuff to possibly go wrong, and a more highly strung engine overall.

Easier just building a thou rather than a supercharged 750 really.

Originally Posted by AllanB

PS - I am really worried Kawasaki will produce a stunner of a bike mechanically but it will be transformer butt ugly ....

I'm worried about the opposite myself

**James Deuce** · 4th September 2014, 18:25

No. I've wanted one with decent suspension and finish for, like, forever though.

**AllanB** · 4th September 2014, 18:38

The perfect engine for a supercharger

**sil3nt** · 4th September 2014, 21:12

Mate reckons its going to be a 300hp litre bike

I'll believe it when I see it!

**Tazz** · 4th September 2014, 22:12

Yeah I wouldn't want to be left waiting for that to come along.

Some dudes on adv are hoping for a 250

Mind you, 250 bracket running costs and handling...650 performance...got to be some global appeal there (maybe not as much as the 650 to 1000 murmurs though)

**Gremlin** · 4th September 2014, 23:46

Originally Posted by sil3nt

Mate reckons its going to be a 300hp litre bike

I'll believe it when I see it!

Yeah... very much doubt it, simply because imagine the number that will get wrapped around the nearest roadside object!

I'm thinking it's more likely a 1400cc gets replaced with a supercharged 1000cc for example. The benefit of a supercharger is that while it uses more fuel (compared to a turbo using exhaust gas) it's more linear, without the turbo lag, which means you don't have it suddenly going mental at x rpm, meaning a smoother ride.

I did once (briefly) consider a supercharger, but given that I completely lack the know-how, it would have to be purchased, and any kit available was much more expensive compared to a turbo. Plus, of those that did supply a kit, cali super chargers or something, had questionable customer service... Fortunately the bike was moved, allowing me to buy something more suitable (aka, not get me into more trouble)

I would love to see bike development mirror car... a twin charge (provided it's not a 250cc powerplant by then) would be wicked!

**jonbuoy** · 5th September 2014, 03:11

Could be the vacuum valve if it's fitted with one.

**sil3nt** · 5th September 2014, 16:57

Some good info in this thread:
http://www.zx-10r.net/forum/showthread.php?t=245602

MD · 5th September 2014, 17:11

Originally Posted by sil3nt

Mate reckons its going to be a 300hp litre bike

I'll believe it when I see it!

Tell him he's blarrdee dreamin. Total exaggeration. It will only be 290 to 295 hp tops. Quite manageable for most sensible riders. 300hp would be considered irresponsible by the manufacturer.

Must say the teaser marketing is fun to follow though.