10 most powerful racing superbikes in the world (Part 2)

4. Kawasaki Ninja H2 (205 hp)

The Ninja H2 is the first commercial vehicle in the world and is also the only one to date equipped with a supercharged forced air intake engine.

The capacity of the car is only 205 horsepower, not too prominent in the 1,000-cubic-meter supersport segment today, but Ninja H2 still attracts attention thanks to the highest torque in the segment.

Ninja H2 is equipped with 6-speed gearbox with hydraulic clutch of Brembo. In addition, the Ninja H2 also features Quick Shift for quick gear changes.

Ninja H2 has a tough and strong design. The front headlights use LED bulbs, two large air cavities on the two sides, but only the left wind cavity is responsible for the intake of supercharger. Turn signal light integrated on the rearview mirror of the vehicle.

Engine: supercharged 998 cc, 4 cylinders in line

Capacity: 205 hp (215 hp with ram air set)

Reference price in the European market: 28,000 USD

5. Ducati 1299 Panigale R (205 hp)

Compared to the 1199 juniors, the 1299 Panigale R has a larger head for improved aerodynamics. At the same time, Ducati also arranged a sophisticated range of LED daytime running lights that both enhance the aesthetics and enhance the lighting of the vehicle.

In addition, 1299 Panigale R also allows users to customize the driving mode in the “bespoke” style (personalized) to best suit the control of each person.

1299 Panigale R deserves to be one of the highest bikes of Ducati when it is integrated with many advanced technologies such as Ducati Traction Control (traction control system), Ducati Wheelie Control (technology to limit the loading phases. unwanted head when accelerator is too fast), ABS anti-lock braking system on both wheels.

Engine: Superquadro L-Twin, 1198 cc

Capacity: 205 horsepower

Reference price in European market: 35,000 USD

6. Aprilia RSV4 RR (201 hp)

The 1,000cc superbike segment witnessed the competition of many famous names, from BMW S1000RR, Yamaha R1, Ducati 1299 Panigale, Kawasaki Ninja H2 and indispensable a name from Italy – Aprilia RSV4 RR.

Aprilia RSV4 RR owns a list of electronic assist technologies including second-generation APRC (Aprilia Performance Ride Control) operation control. Traction Control Traction Control, control wheelie control, Launch Control and Quick Shift gearshift. All combined with Ride by Wire throttle control and multiple running modes.

10 most powerful racing super bikes in the world (Part 1)

Top 10 marks the growth of Japanese automakers with 5 positions, but most unfortunately, there is no Honda superbike.

Kawasaki is noticeable when there are up to 4 models in the list. Aprilia and MV Agusta each have two units, while Ducati and Yamaha have only one representative.

1. Kawasaki Ninja H2R (326 hp)

Launched nearly two years but until now, Kawasaki Ninja H2R has no rivals in strength. H2R uses advanced assistive technologies such as traction control KTRC (Traction Control), KLCM start control (Launch Control), KEBC engine brake control, anti-lock braking KIBS, to quick gear and electronic shock absorber forks from Ohlins. 

Engine: 998 cc supercharged, 4 cylinders in line

Capacity: 310 hp (326 hp with ram air set)

Reference price in European market: USD 55,000.

2. Aprilia RSV4 R-FW (230 hp)

FW stands for Factory Works, Aprilia’s racing development division. The Aprilia units of this division have won 54 racing car titles around the world.

The most successful version is RSV4. The bike has won seven world superbike titles, along with races for riders and car manufacturers at the FIM Superstock 1000 2015. With all of the above, it is possible to predict the RSV4 R-FW is not a medium size.

The car is equipped with many modern technologies for the track including pneumatic valves, APX2 electric motor management system, adaptive traction control, wheel control. The all-titanium Akrapovic exhaust system is only for racing use and the suspension includes the Ohlins Racing FGR 300 front forks, which can be adjusted according to the steering angle and Ohlins TTX GP rear shock absorbers.

Engine: V4 999,6 cc

Capacity: more than 230 horsepower

Reference price in European market: USD 104,600.

3. MV Agusta F4 RC (212 hp)

The MV Agusta F4 RC is a commercial version of the World Superbike Championship F4 RR, producing only 250 units worldwide.

This model weighs only 175 kg, lower than the F4 RR racing version. To reduce weight, MV Agusta F4 RC carries a lot of high-tech components such as the crankshaft lighter than 0.48 kg compared to standard racing cars.

The engine uses 333 titanium bolts and 11 magnesium covers, helping to reduce an additional 1.13 kg. The body is made of carbon fiber, helps reduce 1.99 kg, Ohlins suspension, Brembo brakes for racing.

Engine: 4 cylinders, 998 cc

Capacity: 205 horsepower (212 horsepower if using the racing kit)

Reference price in European market: USD 46,000.

13-way journey through 10 countries of the 30th WSBK motorbike racing (Part 2)

Regarding the situation of personnel of the racing teams, most of the most notable names of the tournament have found themselves a new stop.

Jonathan Rea (Kawasaki Racing Team WorldSBK) and Chaz Davies (ARUBA.IT Racing – Ducati) both have a new 2-year contract from last summer and will continue the new season with the teams they have been attached to from 2015 to the present.

Rea set a new WSBK record with his fifth consecutive championship with Kawasaki in 2019. And in the sixth championship campaign, the British driver will have a new teammate, Alex Lowes, a fellow countryman. have the most successful 2019 season with Yamaha with 9 podiums and 3rd place on the individual standings.

Alvaro Bautista, after a year of disappointing performance at Ducati, decided to join Honda in his second year at the WSBK. In 2020, Honda will return as a factory racing team, supported by HRC with the ambition to win from the first stages. Bautista will be the main driver of the racing team with the second steering wheel Leon Haslam (racing for Kawasaki in 2019), bringing a new color to the tournament.

Bautista switched from Ducati to Honda in hopes of winning the championship

The other place at ARUBA.IT Racing Ducati next to Davies, is a veteran of MotoGP (2008-2018), British driver Scott Redding will have the opening stage of WSBK after winning the British Superbike in 2019.

Toprak Razgatlıoğlu independent race team (Turkey) will be given the opportunity at Yamaha factory team when replacing Lowes. He will accompany Michael van der Mark, creating a youthful squad capable of standing in the top of the next few years.

The last factory team, BMW Motorrad retains their main driver, Tom Sykes after his good results in 2019. Accompanying him in 2020 is Irish steering wheel Eugene Laverty, two names previously used to compete for the WSBK 2013 championship together, and Sykes took the throne. Both will have the opportunity to compete with each other again in the same car next year.

Overall, the picture of the championship race in 2020 will still be the presence of names that have proven their ability in the past year. However, it is impossible not to mention Scott Redding and Ducati, who are considered the “dark horse” of the new season.

I know that the British steering wheel can create waves as what Bautista did in the first half of 2019. Will the 6th championship for Rea and Kawasaki or a new name crowned? Let’s wait for WSBK 2020.