Yeah, but I just thought if Kawasaki wants a downspec’d (and hopefully cheaper) H2, they probably have to lower engine output, and to do that, they most likely go down on displacement. Because it’s not sensible to lower the boost (it’s already very low) or limit the engine electronically (it will be hacked in no…

How will they downspec H2 to R2? Make it 600(636)cc?

It’s not on the same class, because as of now all classes prohibit any forced induction

That guy must be gangster or something

- Not cheap

No offense, but you’re saying that R1 is a bad choice because it sucks as lifestyle accessory, compared to those “sexy italian things”. And they aren’t really that exotic. And they’re bikes, which means that for majority it’s just another sportbike))) Fun fact: that Desmosedici (i.e. true exotic) I’ve posted on Oppo…

You’re probably right)) but still, where are all the dirty details?

May I ask why are these posted to “The Garage” Isn’t it supposed to be dedicated to some DIY stuff?

Two bags of cash))

*sigh... Adding another entry to my “desirable bikes” list.

Drove quite a few high mileage STIs (for STI that means 100k+ miles), and in most of them, that blue alcantara looked surprisingly fresh, regardless of overall car condition

OMG, stick welding ((

OK, I signed up for test ride, selected 883 Iron, whatever it is)))

Do you really think Honda of all companies would underspec a machine of this price?

Good points, except braided AN line is VERY motorsport -ish thing too.

Titanium AN fittings then! )))

Wrote some explanation, not sure if kinja let you see it outright, but it must be there, under “show more replies in this thread”

Exactly, AN or JIS braided line would be perfect

Major problem is that small diameter thin stainless tube welded or soldered to relatively thick flange on one side and press on sleeve on the other is very probable failure point. Infamous Subaru oil pickup tube looks like this one. Another thing is flat 2-bolt flange connecting high pressure line to oil cooler. There…