Here we have another 1000cc inline transverse 4/4stroke, but it is also different in that it is supercharged.
Supercharging brings more maintenance, more electronics, and more cost.
How does it compare head-on to the 2015 Yamaha R1, in acceleration and on top end? Is the H2 significantly faster, to really warrant the overcomplication of a blown engine?
How does it compare in price, and in long-term maintenance? What does it service schedule say?
If it was not intended to be compared to a super-sharp tool like the Yamaha R1, then it was intended to be a sport-tourer?
In which case, would the trusty and equally fast Hayabusa not be a better, or as good, a choice?
I can understand the normal desire of people to want to own the first of a model, especially one as different as this, and with all the hype around it........but,
is it just hype, or is this Kawasaki better than current superbikes/sport-tourers? If it is, how?