FEATURE I 2021 EICMA MILAN MOTORCYCLE SHOW
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2022 KAWASAKI
NINJA H2 SX SE
The big news is the H2 SX SE is the
first Japanese machine to come with
radar technology. In a similar vein to
what we saw on the Ducati Multistra-
da V4 S and BMW R 18 Transcontinen-
tal, the H2 SX SE gets Adaptive Cruise
Control (ACC), Forward Collision Warn-
ing (FCW) and Blind Spot Detection
(BSD) as part of the new Advanced
Rider Assist System (ARAS).
Also new is a massive 6.5-inch TFT
with a new smartphone infotainment
app called SPIN that allows you to
download third-party applications (like
Spotify) and mirror them on the dash.
Other electronic upgrades include a
new tire-pressure-monitoring system,
Vehicle Hold Assist (VHA), USB power
outlet, grip heaters, remote key fob,
settings for the Kawasaki Electronic
Control Suspension (KECS) and a new
Bosch 10.3ME ABS IMU.
As for the guts of the bike, the
motor receives new cam timing, it has
a new exhaust muffler, the second-
gear cog has had the number of teeth
reduced to help with meshing, and
the hydraulic-clutch-fluid volume
has been changed to give improved
feel at the lever and improve the
release.
The styling has also
come in for a once-over,
with a new top fairing and
side cowls, LED headlight
with cornering lights, mirrors,
and the trick Kawasaki super-
charged emblems, all costing
$27,500 MSRP.
2022 APRILIA
RS 660 LIMITED
EDITION
Aprilia announces a new RS 660 Lim-
ited Edition, 1500 special units each
equipped with a stars-and-stripes
livery to celebrate a dominant 2021
season in the MotoAmerica Twins
Cup Championship. A badge located
on the fuel tank marks each of the
limited-edition machines
The medium-sized Italian sport
bike was unmatched during the Twins
Cup season, taking 10 wins out of a
possible 13 races. To commemorate
this achievement, the new livery is
characterized with a stars-and-
stripes graphic inspired by the
American flag.
The sporty personality of
Aprilia RS 660 Limited Edition
is highlighted by the single-seat
tail-fairing cover, which eliminates
the passenger seat and enhances
a sleek design. A passenger's seat
