Hillier clocks 330kph on H2R at 2015 Isle of Man TT

The Quattro Plant Kawasaki rider declared himself nervous but excited at the prospect of guiding the track-only Ninja H2R around the 37.73 mile (60.72 km) circuit complete with its integrated supercharger and 300+ horsepower (224+kW).

With the TT organisers wisely allowing him his own time slot as part of the parade laps on the afternoon of June 11, the 30-year-old Ringwood, Hantsfordshire, rider adjusted the on-board-camera-equipped bike to his needs using the unique adjustable side sections of the H2R's seat to locate him during intense acceleration.

Hillier's crew for the TT event also adjusted the suspension to cope with the array of different road surfaces he would encounter across a lap of the World's most famous 'pure roads' course.

Ushered to the TT start line, Hillier's crew removed the tyre warmers and the TT winner accelerated down Bray Hill in an unsilenced cacophony that impressed even the hardiest TT fan. With instructions to enjoy himself aboard the exclusive machine, Hillier spent little time waving and the majority of his unique lap hard on the gas in what he termed as a once in a lifetime experience.

The result was a blistering fast "parade lap", which at its peak along the Sulby straight saw the H2R clock a top speed of 206mph (330kph) - a new record for a closed-roads speed on the Island. Don't forget, this is on public roads!

"That was insane, simply insane", a clearly shocked Hillier declared to Manx Radio as the tyre burnout smoke cleared in the TT winners enclosure at the conclusion of the lap. "The first four gears are just over in a flash and the acceleration is mental.

It was fast everywhere and over the mountain, well, it was simply incredible. I had my cycling app Strava switched on for the whole lap and down Sulby straight I gave it full gas in top gear and it topped out at over 206mph.Wow!"

The Ninja H2R along with invited Ninja and Ninja H2R owners makes an appearance next at the World of Kawasaki event at Rockingham Speedway on 28 June.

Images: copyright Double Red, courtesy of Isle of Man TT press office.