EICMA superbikes: 200 hp are now the minimum: the new superbikes

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200 hp are now the minimum: the new superbikes

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EICMA superbikes: 200 hp are now the minimum

For 2015 there are new superbikes from Aprilia and Yamaha. Kawasaki shows the super sporty Ninja H2 with compressor motor, Honda the prototype of its exclusive V4 superbikes. Under 200 hp, nothing works anymore.

Powerful and super-sporting motorcycles are the focus of interest on the Milan Milan Motorcycle Fair EICMA lasting until the coming Sunday. After BMW On the Intermot five weeks ago the latest generation of his superbike S 1000 RR introduced and thus the latte has placed higher again, now draw several competitors. Ducati presents the new generation of the superbike in Milan Panic, Yamaha a new edition of the YZF-R1. Honda puts with the RCV213V-S a direct offshoot of the MotoGP bike, which is still in the prototype stage, and Aprilia has his RSV4 umgedatet. Kawasaki Puts its technological capacity with the presentation of the super-sporting Ninja H2 Proof, equipped with a 200 hp compressor motor and is road-approval. The H2R shown on the Intermot in Cologne with 300 hp maximum power may only be driven on closed routes.

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Ducati 1199 Panigale

The successor model of the three years ago on the EICMA and for sale very successful Ducati 1199 Panigale receives one on 1.285 Cubic centimeter capacity enlarged dual-cylinder engine, which according to the manufacturer’s instructions 151 kW / 205 hp and thus 10 hp more than the predecessor engine; The maximum torque rises from 132 to 146 Nm torque. Above all, the networking of the numerous driving assistance systems has made enormous progress. While in the basic model, the USD fork and the central leg must be set mechanically, there is a semi-active chassis setting system for the higher quality Panigale S. A slovable ABS is as standard as standard for both 1299 versions as well as a Quickshifter for the up and down. The driving weight of 1299 Panigale and Panigale S indicates Ducati with only 190.5 kilograms; This would be the Italo Superbikes almost incredible 13 kilograms lighter than the new BMW S 1000 RR (204 kg), whose engine power is discreetly specified by the manufacturer with 199 hp.

Superbikes of Yamaha

Extremely curious were the friends of the brand Yamaha on the new generation of the Superbike YZF-R1; The last R1 generation had appeared in 2009 and by the then for the first time BMW S 1000 RR with its electronics force in this country never came to the number of quantities for earlier R1 generations. That should now be different. For this, Yamaha has driven enormous effort and developed one from the ground up new version. The new superbike has various technical references to the successful MOTOGP race machine M1 and acts absolutely at eye level with the best models of competitors. The characteristics of the R1 are impressive: 199 kilograms ready-made empty weight are exactly 200 hp opposite. All currently known driving assistance programs up to the skew-based race ABS are as offered as well as a very high quality equipment with TFT instrument display, LED headlights, titanium exhaust and magnesium wheels. In addition, there are, provisionally limited, the special model R1M; With it a data logger system, various carbon trim parts and a semi-active chassis system with a control technology from the M1 are already included.

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News from Aprilia

A new generation of the RSV4 sends Aprilia in 2015 into the race for the favor of the customer. The revision is particularly noticeable in view of the 17 hp at now 148 kW / 201 hp at 13.000 rpm increased engine power. Like all competitors, it offers a wide range of driving assistance systems from traction control via Wheelia and Launch Control and Quickshifter to Race ABS. An ABS-effective ABS like the Ducati 1299 Panigale does not show the RSV4. It is available in two versions: as RSV4 RR with multi-adjustable spring elements of Sachs and as RSV4 RF with even higher-quality spring elements of Ohlins and with forced wheels instead of aluminum casting wheels. The steering damper is also adjustable at the RF version.

Kawasaki Ninja

Not in the racing regulations of the Superbike category fits the new Kawasaki Ninja H2, although it also has a super-sporting conception. But their newly developed compressor motor does not allow the use of the H2 in international racing series. While the engine is in the non-admissible version H2R according to the manufacturer’s information 300 hp, it makes 200 hp in the production vehicle. Due to the compressor, the acceleration should still be better than the superbikes known so far. In order to keep the driver in all circumstances in the (solo) seat, the developers have constructed side pelvic pads. For the first time at a Kawasaki, a single-arm swing is mounted and the "Dog Ring" gear is a novelty that is previously used only with Grandprix machines. Further assistance systems: KTRC stands for traction control with four modes, KLCM for the Launch Control to speed up, KEBC for the electronically influenceable motor brake control and KIBs for Kawasaki’s intelligent anti-lock-up system. The over-Kawa from spring 2015 is expected to be good 20.000 EURO.

Exclusive by Honda

Not to be seen in production version is the Honda RCV213V-S, an extremely exclusive superbike, which basically represents a current MotoGP race machine with lighting, mirrors, ABS and license plate holder. It is certain only that this bike has the V4 racing motor and will be manufactured in extremely small numbers – to a certainly astronomical price. Honda makes no information about the vehicle itself and the selling price; The estimates in Milan are clearly in the six-digit range of around the 150.000 EURO.

Also a super sporty motorcycle, but quasi in bonsai design, represents the new Yamaha YZF-R3. It is a light athlete for A2 driver’s license holder; The two-cylinder series motor makes 321 cubic centimeters capacity 31 kW / 42 hp. Since the driving empty weight is due to only 169 kilograms, very good performance is expected. Each a disc brake front and rear as well as an ABS ensure the necessary delay. The small super athletes available in the colors and black driving for the friends of the bailed driving will be available from May 2015 at the German Yamaha dealers.

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