By all accounts, 300 horsepower is an otherworldly amount of power for a motorcycle. Here, Cycle World Technical Editor Kevin Cameron puts it all into perspective. Fascinating stuff. Watch, and learn.
H2R TECH TALK VIDEO NO. 4: Putting 300 Horsepower Into Perspective
Yes, the Kawasaki H2R engine has 300 horsepower, a phenomenal amount. But our Tech Editor explains that it’s not unprecedented for a four-cylinder motorsports engine.



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