Kawasaki Ninja H2RG

My attention was captivated when I saw the Kawasaki Ninja H2 and, eventually, the Kawasaki H2R. I had never seen anything like it on two wheels before. I was intrigued by the hard, aggressive body line work, the metallic paint job, and the engine. The sum of the H2’s parts seems to suggest a tipping point in modern motorcycle engineering and design. After Kawasaki released the factory limited edition models, Rickey Gadson began to hint that there was another surprise in the lineup. Knowing Gadson, being part of the official design team of the H2 and H2R wasn’t enough. Leaving a fingerprint on the world’s first production supercharged motorcycle wouldn’t be enough for history’s most-winning drag racing champion. Gadson would need to create one that was all his own. And thus, the Kawasaki Ninja H2RG was born.

As a machine, this bike is a statement of modern engineering. Leveraging Kawasaki’s exceptional platform, Rickey Gadson and Coby Adams of Adams Performance pushed the boundaries of engine performance. The Kawasaki Ninja H2RG is a hybrid, a H2 transformed into a H2R. Straight out of the crate, it unleashed 259 horses. But after Gadson and Adams worked their magic, the H2RG’s 1000cc engine was roaring with 320 braking horses.

As a custom motorcycle, the Ninja H2RG transcends the ordinary, soaring into the stratosphere of design. The term, “one of a kind” falls short in describing the Kawasaki Ninja H2RG, both visually and mechanically. To stand next to it is akin to standing next to Bane from the Dark Knight Rises… I could almost hear the H2RG growling, “Do you feel in charge?” It exudes an aura of intimidation, a visual masterpiece that demands attention.

Gadson’s choice of components is a strategic selection that fortifies the H2R’s ample abilities. The Adams Performance swingarm extends the wheelbase to 68 inches, so upon launch, the front wheel has the best chance of staying on the asphalt. The carbon fiber rear BST wheel is a premium option for saving weight while maintaining strength. However, what is most striking and equally defining is the signature green, branded with Gadson’s signature racing number “62”. This colorway, harmoniously offset by the critical carbon fiber bits throughout the bodywork, sets this bike apart from the other factory limited editions.

Referring to Kawasaki Ninja H2RG as the “big gun” is being nice. Technically, it sits at the top of its food chain. It rolls down a fine line of inspiring intimidation. You want to ride it knowing well that it will likely hurt your pride because it may be too much for the average man. Rickey Gadson’s pedigree places him well above the laws of average. Armed with his H2RG, they are a match made in heaven, destined for the asphalt.

Images: Meekail Shaheed

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