Managing Gears (Honda Vs Kawasaki)

 Honda

Honda Motor Company Ltd. is a Japanese public multinational conglomerate corporation primarily known as a manufacturer of automobiles, motorcycles, and power equipment. Honda was the first Japanese automobile manufacturer to release a dedicated luxury brand, Acura in 1986. Aside from their core automobile and motorcycle businesses Honda also manufactures garden equipment, marine engines, personal watercraft and power generators and other products. Since 1986, Honda has been involved with artificial intelligence/ robotics research and released their ASIMO robot in 2000. They have also ventured into aerospace with the establishment of GE Honda Aero Engines in 2004 and the Honda HA-420 HondaJet, which began production in 2012. Honda has three joint-ventures in China: Honda China, Dongfeng Honda, and Guangqi Honda.

                                                                Honda headquarters in Minato, Tokyo

Honda has been the world's largest motorcycle manufacturer since 1959, reaching a production of 400 million by the end of 2019, as well as the world's largest manufacturer of internal combustion engines measured by volume, producing more than 14 million internal combustion engines each year. Honda became the second-largest Japanese automobile manufacturer in 2001. Honda was the eighth largest automobile manufacturer in the world in 2015.

                                                                 Honda Gold Wing bike

                                                                               

In 2013, Honda invested about 5.7% (US$6.8 billion) of its revenues in research and development. Also in 2013, Honda became the first Japanese automaker to be a net exporter from the United States, exporting 108,705 Honda and Acura models, while importing only 88,357. American Honda Motor Company is based in Torrance, California. Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) is Honda's motorcycle racing division. Honda Canada Inc. is headquartered in Markham, Ontario,^[33] it was originally planned to be located in Richmond Hill, Ontario, but delays led them to look elsewhere. Their manufacturing division, Honda of Canada Manufacturing, is based in Alliston, Ontario. Honda has also created joint ventures around the world, such as Honda Siel Cars and Hero Honda Motorcycles in India,^[34] Guangzhou Honda and Dongfeng Honda in China, Boon Siew Honda in Malaysia and Honda Atlas in Pakistan. The company also runs a business innovation initiative called Honda Xcelerator, in order to build relationships with innovators, partner with Silicon Valley startups and entrepreneurs, and help other companies work on prototypes. Xcelerator had worked with reportedly 40 companies as of January 2019. Xcelerator and a developer studio are part of the Honda Innovations group, formed in Spring 2017 and based in Mountain View, California.

                                                                        Honda RC212V

Honda's automotive manufacturing ambitions can be traced back to 1963, with the Honda T360, a kei car truck built for the Japanese market. This was followed by the two-door roadster, the Honda S500 also introduced in 1963. In 1965, Honda built a two-door commercial delivery van, called the Honda L700. Honda's first four-door sedan was not the Accord, but the air-cooled, four-cylinder, gasoline-powered Honda 1300 in 1969. The Civic was a hatchback that gained wide popularity internationally, but it wasn't the first two-door hatchback built. That was the Honda N360, another Kei car that was adapted for international sale as the N600. The Civic, which appeared in 1972 and replaced the N600 also had a smaller sibling that replaced the air-cooled N360, called the Honda Life that was water-cooled.

Fifth generation Honda CR-V                                                                                  Tenth generation Honda Accord

                                                      

                                                Tenth generation Honda Civic in production from 2016–present

ASIMO is the part of Honda's Research & Development robotics program. It is the eleventh in a line of successive builds starting in 1986 with Honda E0 moving through the ensuing Honda E series and the Honda P series. Weighing 54 kilograms and standing 130 centimeters tall, ASIMO resembles a small astronaut wearing a backpack, and can walk on two feet in a manner resembling human locomotion, at up to 6 km/h (3.7 mph). ASIMO is the world's only humanoid robot able to ascend and descend stairs independently. However, human motions such as climbing stairs are difficult to mimic with a machine, which ASIMO has demonstrated by taking two plunges off a staircase.

Honda's robot ASIMO (see below) as an R&D project brings together expertise to create a robot that walks, dances and navigates steps. 2010 marks the year Honda has developed a machine capable of reading a user's brainwaves to move ASIMO. The system uses a helmet covered with electroencephalography and near-infrared spectroscopy sensors that monitor electrical brainwaves and cerebral blood flow—signals that alter slightly during the human thought process. The user thinks of one of a limited number of gestures it wants from the robot, which has been fitted with a Brain-Machine Interface

                                                                     ASIMO at Expo 2005

Honda has also pioneered new technology in its HA-420 HondaJet, manufactured by its subsidiary Honda Aircraft Company, which allows new levels of reduced drag, increased aerodynamics and fuel efficiency thus reducing operating costs. Honda has also built a downhill racing bicycle known as the Honda RN-01. It is not available for sale to the public. The bike has a gearbox, which replaces the standard derailleur found on most bikes. Honda has hired several people to pilot the bike, among them Greg Minnaar. The team is known as Team G Cross Honda.

                                         HA-420 HondaJet

Honda entered Formula One as a constructor for the first time in the 1964 season at the German Grand Prix with Ronnie Bucknum at the wheel. 1965 saw the addition of Richie Ginther to the team, who scored Honda's first point at the Belgian Grand Prix, and Honda's first win at the Mexican Grand Prix. 1967 saw their next win at the Italian Grand Prix with John Surtees as their driver. In 1968, Jo Schlesser was killed in a Honda RA302 at the French Grand Prix. This racing tragedy, coupled with their commercial difficulties selling automobiles in the United States, prompted Honda to withdraw from all international motorsport that year.

Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) was formed in 1982. The company combines participation in motorcycle races throughout the world with the development of high potential racing machines. Its racing activities are an important source for the creation of leading-edge technologies used in the development of Honda motorcycles. HRC also contributes to the advancement of motorcycle sports through a range of activities that include sales of production racing motorcycles, support for satellite teams, and rider education programs.

Soichiro Honda, being a race driver himself, could not stay out of international motorsport. In 1959, Honda entered five motorcycles into the Isle of Man TT race, the most prestigious motorcycle race in the world. While always having powerful engines, it took until 1961 for Honda to tune their chassis well enough to allow Mike Hail wood to claim their first Grand Prix victories in the 125 and 250 cc classes. Hail wood would later pick up their first Senior TT wins in 1966 and 1967. Honda's race bikes were known for their "sleek & stylish design" and exotic engine configurations, such as the 5-cylinder, 22,000 rpm, 125 cc bike and their 6-cylinder 250 cc and 297 cc bikes.

Kawasaki

Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd.  is a Japanese public multinational corporation primarily known for it's motorcycles, engines, heavy equipment, aerospace and defense equipment, rolling stock and ships. 

It is also active in the production of industrial robots, gas turbines, boilers and other industrial products. The company is named after its founder Shōzō Kawasaki, and has dual headquarters in Chūō, Kobe and Minato, Tokyo. Kawasaki's key offering are high-performance gas turbines. The company is also involved in development of new energy sources as an alternative to fossil fuels such as wind power generation, biomass power generation, photovoltaic systems and rechargeable batteries.

                                                                    Kobe Crystal Tower, Kawasaki Heavy

Kawasaki is active in a diverse range of the aerospace industry. The company is a contractor for the Japanese Ministry of Defense and has built aircraft such as the C-1 transport aircraft, T-4 intermediate jet trainer, and the P-3C antisubmarine warfare patrol airplane. Since 2007, it has built the P-1 maritime patrol aircraft, and since 2010, it has built the C-2 transport aircraft. Kawasaki also builds helicopters, including the BK117, jointly developed and manufactured with MBB. It also produces the CH-47J / JA helicopter.

In the commercial aviation business, the company is involved in the joint international development and production of large passenger aircraft. It is involved in joint development and production of the Boeing 767, Boeing 777 and Boeing 787 with The Boeing Company, and the 170, 175, 190 and 195 jets with Empresa Brasileira de Aeronáutica. It is also involved in the joint international development and production of turbofan engines for passenger aircraft such as the V2500, the RB211/Trent, the PW4000 and the CF34.

Kawasaki also works for the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency. The company was responsible for the development and production of the payload fairings, payload attach fittings (PAF) and the construction of the launch complex for the H-II rocket. It continues to provide services for the H-IIA rocket. Kawasaki has also participated in projects such as the development of reusable launch vehicles for spacecraft that will handle future space transport, space robotics projects such as the Japanese Experiment Module for the International Space Station, the cancelled HOPE-X experimental orbiting plane and the docking mechanism for the ETS-VII. According to a document from July 1997, they would have been a major manufacturer of the Kankohmaru space tourism vehicle (also known as the Kawasaki S-1), which never saw production.

                                                 A Kawasaki T-4 of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force
                                                    

                                                      Kawasaki C-2 military transport aircraft

Shipbuilding is the historical industry in which Kawasaki Heavy Industries was created and developed, as from the company's 1878 founding as the Kawasaki Dockyard Co. Kawasaki Shipbuilding Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kawasaki Heavy Industries. Its product range include high-performance LNG and LPG carriers, container ships, bulk carriers and VLCCs, as well as submarines. The company is also involved in the development of offshore structures and research vessels.

Kawasaki Shipbuilding Corp – Kobe Works

Kawasaki also produces marine machinery and equipment, including main engines, propulsion systems, steering gears, deck and fishing machinery. Kawasaki has shipyards at Kobe and Sakaide, Kagawa. (Kagawa Prefecture). The company also builds ships as a part of joint ventures with COSCO in China, i.e. the Nantong COSCO KHI Ship Engineering Co., Ltd.(NACKS), in Nantong, China, and the Dalian COSCO KHI Ship Engineering Co., Ltd.(DACKS), in Dalian, China.

                                                                 Kawasaki Ninja H2R

Kawasaki produces motorcycles, jet skis, ATVs and cars. Kawasaki's motorcycle include the Ninja sport bikes, and cruisers, dual-purpose and motocross motorcycles, as well as utility vehicles, ATVs and general-purpose gasoline engines. Kawasaki's "Jet Ski" has become a genericized trademark for any type of personal watercraft.

                                                                    Kawasaki XI750R

                                                                             Kawasaki Mule 006

Honda Vs Kawasaki (Products)

Air-Crafts

HA-420 HondaJet

• Crew: 1-2
• Capacity: 7 occupants (8 in Europe), crew included
• Length: 42 ft. 7 in (12.99 m)
• Wingspan: 39 ft. 9 in (12.12 m)
• Height: 14 ft. 11 in (4.54 m)

• Max takeoff weight: 10,701 lb. (4,854 kg) 
• Pressurization: 8.8 psi (0.61 bar)
• Cabin height: 4.83 ft. (1.47 m)
• Cabin width: 5.00 ft. (1.52 m)

• Powerplant: 2 × GE Honda HF120 turbofan, 2,050 lbf (9.1 kN) thrust each
• Cruise speed: 422 kn (486 mph, 782 km/h) FL300
• Range: 1,437 nmi (1,653 mi, 2,661 km) NBAA fuel reserve IFR Range with 4 occupants
• Service ceiling: 43,000 ft. (13,000 m)

• Rate of climb: 4,100 ft./min (21 m/s)
• Fuel burn at high-speed cruise: 999 lb./h (453 kg/h) at 419 kn TAS at FL330^[4]
• Fuel burn at long-range cruise: 543 lb./h (246 kg/h) at 360 kn TAS at FL430

Kawasaki C-2

• Crew: 3: 2 pilots, 1 loadmaster
• Capacity: 32 t limited to +2.5g  ; 36 t limited to +2.25g ; maximum payload 37.6 t
  • Field Operation System or
  • Truck Crane or
  • 8 463L Pallets or
  • 1 UH-60JA helicopter or
  • 1 Maneuver Combat Vehicle wheeled tank destroyer

• Length: 43.9 m (144 ft. 0 in)
• Wingspan: 44.4 m (145 ft. 8 in)
• Height: 14.2 m (46 ft. 7 in)
• Empty weight: 60,800 kg (134,041 lb.)
• Max takeoff weight: 141,400 kg (311,734 lb.)

Powerplant: 2 × General Electric CF6-80C2K1F turbofan engines, 265.7 kN (59,740 lbf) thrust each

• Maximum speed: 920 km/h (570 mph, 500 kn)
• Maximum speed: Mach 0.82
• Cruise speed: 890 km/h (550 mph, 480 kn) / M0.8

• Range: 7,600 km (4,700 mi, 4,100 nmi) with 20 t (20 long tons; 22 short tons) payload

5,700 km (3,500 mi; 3,100 nmi) with 30 t (30 long tons; 33 short tons) payload

4,500 km (2,800 mi; 2,400 nmi) with 36 t (35 long tons; 40 short tons) payload

• Ferry range: 9,800 km (6,100 mi, 5,300 nmi)
• Service ceiling: 12,200 m (40,000 ft.)

Kawasaki P-1

• Crew: 3 flight crew: 3 mission crew: 8
• Length: 38 m (124 ft. 8 in)
• Wingspan: 35.4 m (116 ft. 2 in)
• Height: 12.1 m (39 ft. 8 in)
• Max takeoff weight: 79,700 kg (175,708 lb.)
• Powerplant: 4 × IHI Corporation F7 turbofan engines, 60 kN (13,000 lbf) thrust each

• Maximum speed: 996 km/h (619 mph, 538 kn)
• Cruise speed: 833 km/h (518 mph, 450 kn)
• Range: 8,000 km (5,000 mi, 4,300 nmi)
• Combat range: 2,500 km (1,600 mi, 1,300 nmi)
• Service ceiling: 13,520 m (44,360 ft.)

Kawasaki T-4

• Crew: 2
• Length: 13.00 m (42 ft. 8 in)
• Wingspan: 9.94 m (32 ft. 7 in)
• Height: 4.60 m (15 ft. 1 in)
• Wing area: 21.00 m² (226.0 sq. ft.)
• Aspect ratio: 4.7:1
• Empty weight: 3,700 kg (8,157 lb.)
• Max takeoff weight: 7,500 kg (16,535 lb.)
• Fuel capacity: 2,241 L (493 imp gal; 592 US gal) internal fuel
• Powerplant: 2 × Ishikawajima-Harima F3-IHI-30 turbofans, 16.32 kN (3,670 lbf) thrust each

• Maximum speed: 1,038 km/h (645 mph, 560 kn) at sea level
• Stall speed: 167 km/h (104 mph, 90 kn)
• Range: 1,668 km (1,036 mi, 901 nmi) with two 450 L (99 imp gal; 120 US gal)
• Service ceiling: 15,240 m (50,000 ft.)
• Rate of climb: 51 m/s (10,000 ft./min)

Kawasaki C-1

• Crew: 2 flight crew and 3 mission crew
• Capacity: 8,000 kg (18,000 lb.) normal payload
• Length: 29 m (95 ft. 2 in)
• Wingspan: 30.6 m (100 ft. 5 in)
• Height: 9.99 m (32 ft. 9 in)
• Wing area: 120.5 m² (1,297 sq. ft.)
• Aspect ratio: 7.8
• Empty weight: 23,220 kg (51,191 lb.)
• Max takeoff weight: 38,700 kg (85,319 lb.)
• Fuel capacity: 15,200 l (4,000 US gal; 3,300 imp gal) in 4 integral tanks in the wings

• Powerplant: 2 × Pratt & Whitney JT8D-M-9 (Mitsubishi-built) low-bypass turbofans, 64 kN (14,500 lbf) thrust each
• Maximum speed: 806 km/h (501 mph, 435 kn) at 7,620 m (25,000 ft) at 35,450 kg (78,150 lb.)
• Cruise speed: 657 km/h (408 mph, 355 kn) at 10,670 m (35,010 ft.) at 35,450 kg (78,150 lb.)
• Range: 3,353 km (2,083 mi, 1,810 nmi) with max fuel & 2,300 kg (5,100 lb.) payload
• Service ceiling: 11,580 m (37,990 ft.)
• Rate of climb: 17.75 m/s (3,494 ft./min) at sea level
• Wing loading: 321.2 kg/m² (65.8 lb./sq. ft.)
• Thrust/weight: 0.003 kN/kg (0.34 lbf/lb.)

Bikes

HONDA GOLDWING 2018 STD

This is a bike 43 years in the making. Rebuilt from the road up. Refined inside and out. Ready for anything. There’s a new engine. New front suspension. Available 7-speed DCT. All in a more agile body that’s over 85 pounds lighter. You’ll also find the latest in technology, including Apple Car Play integration, and five distinct trim levels to suit your style. The 2018 Gold Wing is designed to push the limits of what a touring bike can be. And expand the adventure beyond anything imagined.

Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade SP

The 2017 Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade SP is a state of the art superbike from the stable of the Japanese giant- Honda. The all new 2017 Fireblade comes in two variants and out of which the " SP & quot; version is the most advanced variant between the two. The bike comes equipped with brand new lightweight 999cc inline-4 cylinder engine featured with lots of gadgetry like Slipper Clutch with Seamless shift, Dual channel ABS and auto blipper. The Fireblade SP is also featured with MotoGP inspired Titanium exhaust muffler.

 

Honda CB300R

Honda CB300R is the second Sport Naked bike from the house of Honda Motorcycles in India after CB1000R. The middleweight naked sport bike comes equipped with 286cc liquid cooled engine with 2-Valve setup. Honda has targeted those who are looking for an upgrade from the entry class sport bike. The new Honda CB300R also comes featured with first in class 'Inertial Measurement.

Honda X Blade

Honda XBlade is a commuter bike available at a price range of Rs. 1.06 Lakh to 1.1 Lakh in India. It is available in 2 variants and 4 colours. The XBlade is a powered by 162cc BS6 engine mated to a 5 is speed gearbox . This engine of XBlade develops a power of 13.8 PS and a torque of 14.7 nm .

Honda CBR 650F

The most awaited sports tourer of the country- CBR 650F is a pilot project under & quot; Make In India & quot; campaign. The bike is prudently priced below Kawasaki Z800 and feature like ABS is kept standard for the motorcycle.

Honda has made its foray into the lucrative sports touring segment with the CBR650F. This middleweight fully-faired motorcycle has been pegged as an all-around motorcycle which can take care of your commuting, sports riding, as well as long distance touring.

The CBR650F is Honda’s middleweight sports-touring motorcycle and its entry-level in-line four cylinder offering in India. It recently got a few cosmetic and mechanical upgrades with no changes to its price tag, thus adding a value-for-money quotient to the bike.

Honda CB Trigger

Honda CB Trigger or CB150 is an 150 cc single cylinder four-stroke engine motorcycle developed by Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India and introduced in 2013. The motorcycle is known as Trigger in the Indian, Sri Lankan and Bangladeshi markets.

The Honda Highness will rival the Royal Enfield Classic 350 series and the upcoming new Meteor range. Thus, we expect the new Japanese product to feature a neo-retro design and a single-cylinder engine. The motorcycle could draw styling inspiration from the Honda Rebel that is available for sale in the international markets

Honda CB650R

The Honda CBR650R is a CBR series 650 cc four-cylinder sport bike made by Honda. It debuted at the 2018 EICMA in Milan, Italy as the successor to the CBR650F. Its naked sibling, the CB650R, also replaced the CB650F

The Honda CB1100 is a 1,140 cc air-cooled inline four-cylinder naked bike that was introduced by Honda in 2010 as a modern spiritual successor to the original CB750. At introduction the motorbike was available in Japan, Australia and New Zealand; it was later introduced to Europe and the United States in 2013.

The motorcycle may feel less powerful on paper but practically, it looks sharper and much more aggressive than both others. Honda CBR250RR is using a 249.7cc, twin cylinder engine producing 39 HP and 23.3 Nm of torque.

If they enter this segment, potential rivals will have to lose some of their share due to high number of Honda fans in India. Also, Honda may discontinue two other least selling products from local production lineup if they wish to include CB1000R and Africa Twin in the list of 18 update awaiting products.

Honda Hornet 2.0

The new Honda Hornet 2.0 replaces CB Hornet 160R. The Hornet 2.0 accentuates style coefficient of its younger sibling. The bike comes equipped with a new 184cc air-cooled engine. The mill is powered by a 5-speed gear transmission. The fuel injected motor of new Hornet 2.0 produces 17.0 Bhp of power and 16.1 Nm of torque.

Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin

Honda launches 2020 version of its only ADV bike sold in India- Africa Twin. The adventure touring motorcycle from Honda now comes equipped with new bigger twin cylinder 1084cc engine and called as CRF1100L Africa Twin. The mill is mated to 6-speed transmission gear and it comes in two variants- Manual and DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission).

Honda CBR 650R

The Honda CBR 650R will replace the existing CBR 650F, the letter "R" indicates the Racing DNA in the bike. The all new 2019 Honda CBR 650R is sportier than the CBR 650F in all manners. The 650R has more inclined seating with 30mm forward handlebars, the handlebars are also placed a little lower than the CBR 650F. 

Honda VT 1300CX

The VT 1300CX is the only cruiser offering from Honda. The styling of VT 1300CX is of a true chopper with hard-tail retro look. The reliability of Honda comes complimentary with VT 1300CX.

Honda CB1000R

CB1000R is having lightweight high revving engine based on 2007 "CB1000RR Fireblade & quot;. The bike is also having the front up-side down fork suspension straight from CB1000RR Fireblade.

Honda VFR 1200F

The VFR 1200F is the grand daddy of CBR 150R, at least by the looks of it. The V4 engine of VFR 1200F is iconic for its linear power delivery. The exhaust sound of this powerful bike is a treat to the ears.

Honda CBR 1000RR

CBR 1000RR Fireblade is a MotoGP driven superbike from Honda. The CBR 1000RR is a great blend of both performance and beauty.

Honda CBR 250R

CBR 250R is the most comfortable bike in its class, Performance of the CBR 250R is very linear and smooth. The 249.6cc Honda engine is very responsive and smooth. Only power to weight ratio of CBR 250R is a concern with respect to its up coming rivals, which are continuously working on this aspect of biking.

Honda CBR 150R

CBR 150R is the lowest capacity bike from CBR series. The bike is true to its Honda racing DNA, look wise the CBR 150R is almost identical to CBR 250R.

Honda Gold Wing GL1800

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt Ltd. (HMSI) opens bookings for the "King of tourers" 2018 Gold Wing. The motorcycle now comes equipped with loads of electronics, updated chassis and suspension. There are two versions of the motorcycle launched for India - Gold Wing and a feature rich Gold Wing Tour. Here's an overview of the big tourer from Honda.

Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX

The Kawasaki Ninja 1000 SX is a motorcycle in the Ninja series from the Japanese manufacturer Kawasaki sold since 2011. Other than its name, it is unrelated to the Ninja 1000R produced from 1986–89, or to other Ninja motorcycles

Kawasaki Ninja 650

The Kawasaki Ninja 650R, also called ER-6f or EХ-6, is a motorcycle in the Ninja series from the Japanese manufacturer Kawasaki sold since 2006. The 2012 model drops the R suffix from its name. It is a middleweight, parallel-twin engined motorcycle, designed for normal use on paved roads.

Kawasaki Ninja H2

The Kawasaki Ninja H2 is a "supercharged super sport" class motorcycle in the Ninja sport bike series, manufactured by Kawasaki Heavy Industries, featuring a variable-speed centrifugal-type supercharger.

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R

The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R is a motorcycle in the Ninja sport bike series from the Japanese manufacturer Kawasaki, the successor to the Ninja ZX-9R. It was originally released in 2004 and has been updated and revised throughout the years. It combines an ultra-narrow chassis, low weight, and radial brakes

Kawasaki Ninja EX300

The Kawasaki Ninja  EX300, is a 296 cc Ninja series sport bike introduced by Kawasaki in 2012 for the 2013 model year. It is sold in Asia, Australia, Europe, and North America. When introduced, the Ninja 300R replaced the Ninja 250R in some markets, and in others they were sold alongside each other.

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R

ZX-14R is a high-speed sport-tourer and, as often referred, a Hyperbike capable of devouring countless miles at high speeds in relatively (compared to a Superbike) good comfort. It gets a heavy duty inline 4 engine displacing 1441cc which churns out 200 PS of power and 158.2 NM of torque. The dimensions are wide, long and the motorcycle can also be defined as an ultra high-speed cruiser in a sport bike guise. It competes with Suzuki's Hayabusa and currently enjoys the status of the most powerful Hyperbike. The motorcycle also gets Ohlins monoshock at the back as standard since 2016.

Kawasaki Z1000

The Kawasaki Z1000 is a four-cylinder motorcycle introduced in 2003 with streetfighter or standard styling. The Z1000 was first introduced in 1977 superseding the previous 903 cc capacity Z1/Z900

Maisto Kawasaki Ninja H2R

The Kawasaki Ninja H2 is a "supercharged super sport" class motorcycle in the Ninja sport bike series, manufactured by Kawasaki Heavy Industries, featuring a variable-speed centrifugal-type supercharger. The track-only variant is called Ninja H2R, and it is the fastest and most powerful production motorcycle on the market; it produces a maximum of 310 horsepower (230 kW) and 326 horsepower (243 kW) with ram air. The H2R has 50% more power than the fastest street-legal motorcycles, while the street-legal Ninja H2 has a lower power output of 200 hp (150 kW)–210 hp (160 kW) with ram air

Kawasaki Vulcan S

Kawasaki Vulcan S is a cruiser bike available in 1 variant in India. Its price starts from ₹5,79,000 (ex-showroom). Kawasaki Vulcan S generates 59.9 bhp of power and 62.4 nm of torque from its 649cc engine. Double cylinder engine of Vulcan S has a 6 speed manual gearbox. With both rear and front disk brakes, Kawasaki Vulcan S also has an anti-locking braking system. 

Kawasaki Z900RS

With the Kawasaki Z900RS, the company approached the retro bike segment. As the name suggests, the Kawasaki Z900RS is based on the Z900 and takes inspiration from the Z1 with some modern touches. The Kawasaki Z900RS shares its engine with the Z900 however, the motor has been tuned to offer lower power and higher torque in order to suit the characteristics of a retro bike. In order to be precise, the engine on the Kawasaki Z900RS is good for developing respective power and torque outputs of 111 bhp and 99 Nm. The bike gets a traction control system, ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) and a slipper clutch.

Kawasaki Ninja 300

The Ninja 300 is based on the Ninja 250R, a lightweight and inexpensive sport bike in production for over three decades. Like the Ninja 250R, it has a full fairing, but a wider rear tire, 140/70, instead of the 130/70 on the 250R. The Ninja 300 also has 5 spoke wheels, neutral finder, and optional antilock braking system (ABS). By comparison with the 250R, the Ninja 300 also has a slightly smaller fuel tank, taller gearing, and a back-torque-limiting slipper clutch with an assist mechanism that decreases clutch lever effort. Despite being a sport bike, it has comfortable ergonomics (such as windscreen effectively protecting from wind blast) which promotes commuting

 

Kawasaki W800

The Kawasaki W800 is a parallel twin motorcycle produced by Kawasaki from 2011 to 2016, and then since 2019. The W800 is a retro style model that emulates the Kawasaki W series, three models that were produced from 1967 to 1975, and which in turn were based on the British BSA A7

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R ABS

The popular Ninja 650 , which was just freshened up last year, gets anti-lock brakes as a $500 option for 2013. The ABS works on the same pair of 300mm petal-shaped rotors pinched by twin-piston calipers up front and a 220mm disc/single-piston caliper out back. Beyond the ABS option, however, the 649cc parallel-Twin-powered middleweight sport bike is identical to the 2012 model. Available colors include Pearl Stardust White, Candy Thunder Blue and Metallic Flat Spark Black.

Ships

Honda

Starlite Jupiter was first known as the Ferry Misaki No.38 of the Oishi Kaiun (or the O.K. Line) of Japan and her date of build (DOB) is 1989. Meanwhile, Lite Ferry 11 was first known as the Ferry Misaki No.5 of Oishi Kaiun, too and her date of build was 1987. Both were built by the Honda Shipbuilding Co. Ltd. in Saiki yard, Japan. Originally the company was known as the Higashi-Kyushu Zosen Co. Ltd. Saiki Works and was founded in 1943. The company is now known as the Honda Heavy Industries Co. Ltd. With such beginnings I assume this is a different company from the world-famous Honda Motor Co. Ltd. which was founded by the great engineer Soichiro Honda in 1948 and whose description of products does not include ships.

Kawasaki

Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. announced earlier today that it delivered the bulk carrier AMIS STAR, with a capacity of 61,000 DWT (Kawasaki hull No. 8039, DACKS hull No. DE064), for Wisdom Marine Lines S.A. at the Dalian COSCO KHI Ship Engineering Co., Ltd. (DACKS), which is located in Dalian City, China and operated jointly with China COSCO Shipping Corporation Limited (China COSCO Shipping).

 *Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI). An amendment to Annex VI of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (“MARPOL,” one of the IMO treaties), became effective from January 2013, requires new ships to meet energy-efficiency levels based on the EEDI, an indicator of the amount of CO2 (in grams) emitted per metric ton of freight and per nautical mile of transportation. The energy efficiency requirement is tightened incrementally from Phase 0 to Phase 3, with the baseline being determined by the dates that the ship was contracted and/or delivered. By Phase 2, bulk carriers are required to achieve a 20% reduction in CO2 emissions.

Cars

Kawasaki MULE 3010 Diesel

The Kawasaki MULE (Multi-Use Light Equipment) is a series of lightweight Utility Task Vehicle that have been built by Kawasaki since 1988. Initially available with a 454 cc (27.70 cu in) twin-cylinder engine in the original MULE 1000 model, the range has grown and been gradually updated over the years, and now includes both petrol and diesel variants.

The MULE 2010 was introduced in 1989, and featured a larger 535 cc (32.65 cu in) engine, a high/low CVT transmission, selectable four-wheel-drive and a De Dion rear suspension. 1990 saw the introduction of three new MULEs; the 2020, which was designed for golf courses and used a fan-cooled single-cylinder engine, the 2030, which was designed for industrial work, and the compact 500 model with a single seat.

The MULE 2500 series was introduced in 1992 and featured a new 617 cc (37.65 cu in) V-twin engine with a fan cooled CVT. The 2500 series also featured four wheel self-adjusting hydraulic brakes and introduced a high mounted air intake system for the engine and transmission that drew air through the rear cab frame tubes. The two-seat compact model 550 followed in 1996 and a turf version of that model, known as the 520, followed in 1999. The first diesel MULE with a 953 cc (58.2 cu in) three-cylinder engine was introduced in 1999 as part of the 2500 series.

The MULE 3000 series arrived the following year, combining the 2500 series' V-twin petrol engines with a new continuously variable transmission and featuring new "pick-up truck" styling incorporating a storage compartment under the hood; a diesel version followed in 2003.  2005 saw the introduction of a four-seat version of the 3000 series and the compact 600 series, which featured an upgraded suspension, a 401 cc (24.47 cu in) engine, and new "high volume" bodywork similar to the 3000 series.

In 2009, the 4000 series followed, with both petrol and diesel versions being available. In 2014, the new MULE PRO-FXT was introduced, featuring a fuel-injected 812 cc (49.55 cu in) straight-three engine, a CVT transmission, and a cab that could seat up to six people.

Honda goes small with first all-electric car Honda e

The Honda e, however, has a battery capacity roughly half that of the Model 3, driving just 280 kilometers per charge.

"Most EVs use large capacity batteries, but often, much of that capacity goes unused during city driving," said Tomofumi Ichinose, chief engineer of the Honda e, told reporters earlier this week.

"We question whether larger vehicles are appropriate for urban areas, and believe that smaller is a better option for cities."

The Clarity Electric sedan is powered by a 161-horsepower (120-kilowatt) electric motor producing 221 lb.-ft. of torque and drawing power from a 25.5-kWh lithium-ion battery pack. The vehicle can be fully charged in just over three hours at 240 volts and when using DC fast charging with the SAE Combined Charging System, it can achieve an 80 percent charge in just 30 minutes.

The Fit EV, an all-electric vehicle, is based on the Fit hatchback and is a part of the company's diverse portfolio of alternative fuel vehicles. Honda began leasing the 123 city-mile per charge battery electric commuter vehicle to its U.S. customers, and to local governments and businesses in Japan in 2012.

• Excellent energy consumption performance such as the AC energy consumption rate of 106 Wh/km and EV range per charge of 225 km (both measured in JC08 mode)
• Newly-developed electric servo brake system significantly increases energy regeneration

Honda Unveils MC-β, New Micro-sized EV

TOKYO, Japan, November 19, 2013 - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today unveiled the MC-β new micro-sized short-distance EV commuter developed in consideration of the vehicle categories for micro-sized mobility products that are currently being discussed under the initiative of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism in Japan as well as the L7* category in Europe.

Honda will provide the MC-β for separate field tests started this month, jointly conducted with Kumamoto Prefecture, Saitama City, and Miyakojima City in Japan. In these field tests, Honda and each partner will explore desirable usage patterns and needs for micro-sized mobility products as a part of a social system that will help promote city planning and address issues related to transportation of people in each community.

• An AC100V/AC200V charging system was adopted to shorten the charging time. The MC-β can be charged by using a conventional, public EV charging stand.

The MC-β is scheduled to be exhibited at the SMART MOBILITY CITY 2013.

Honda will continue to be proactive in proposing next-generation mobility products, which expand the joy and fun of mobility while minimizing the environmental footprint, and considering the suitable city plans for each community.

• *One of the motorcycle categories in Europe. An EV in this category must weigh 400 kg or less excluding the weight of the battery and have output of 15 kW or less.

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