Kawasaki Concept SC (Spirit Charger) 01 Unveiled at the 44th Tokyo Motor Show

Kawasaki has unveiled new Concept SC 01 or “Spirit Charger” at the 44th Tokyo Motor Show in Japan. President of Kawasaki’s Motorcycle and Engineering Company, Kenji Tomida, shared the concept sketch suggesting a future forced induction model option highlighting the latest KHI thinking with regard to the wholly in-house designed and manufactured Supercharger project.

The Concept SC 01 represents just one of the fascinating directions Kawasaki’s design team are considering for the future of the forced induction motorcycle line. With softer more luxurious materials chosen over the hard-edged performance-focused approach of the Ninja H2 and Ninja H2R, the flowing lines of “Spirit Charger” suggest a machine suitable for all-day, long distance enjoyment and comfort.

One facet of the new concept that is sure to attract widespread interest is the Balanced Supercharged Engine, an exercise conceived to retain the thrill and unique sensation of forced induction while adding increased fuel economy; this thanks to electronically controlled flaps at the supercharger entrance allowing the volume of intake air and airflow direction to be adjusted for increased efficiency.

Putting a name to a long-established design philosophy, Mr Tomida unveiled the Rideology strategy highlighting the three guiding principles behind the process which governs the core design parameters of  Kawasaki past, present and future models commenting;

"Firstly the need for machines to possess power and grace, secondly Kawasaki motorcycles should continue to be fun and rewarding to ride and, thirdly, the ongoing reliance on the skills within the entire Kawasaki Group harnessing cutting-edge technology to enrich the lives of people worldwide”.