I enjoyed the video, thanks. I have a 2023, I followed the break-in period religiously, with an extra oil change @ 50 miles. Since then, I read how to set it in sport mode, and have no idea what all the buttons do? No do I have any interest. I run the front tyre at 28 psi, which for me, improves it's road manners with the short wheelbase. I strongly encourage potential litre bike buyers, to consider one. I've owned most note-worthy bikes, over my 45 years of riding, and this one is stupid.I love it. I can't wait to have my hip replaced, so I don't look my age, when getting on it. 😁
Great review. Put a deposit down on a 2021 SE model for collection in March. You answered a lot of questions i have on the bike. Especially the fuel range. Was hoping to get at least 150miles from the tank with steady riding and the odd blip of performance! Love the look of this bike especially in the green. Look forward to the future videos on this machine. Keep up the good work.👍
Thank you mate, and congratulations as well. Bet you can't wait for it to arrive. Honestly best bike I have owned. Such good fun and now I can modding it. Scorpion can here ready to go on in the next few weeks. Should sound awesome after. Thanks for your support 🙏 cheers 🍻
@@Revviews Yes looking forward to it although i must admit i will be waiting for the drier roads before i take it out. Will be interesting to see the difference with your bike after the mods.
Nice review. I own a zh2 and with the BT ecu flash the bike has registered 229bhp on the dyno at 13900 rpm. It is nuts! In response to the steering damper comments below, just setup the suspension and the bike is loads more stable. In my case I've installed Nitron forks and shocks and had it setup and I've got zero complaints. I've done track days as well and it holds its own against much more focused track bikes. But yes it is more of a road bike of course. If you lose the rocket launcher exhaust and install a lithium battery the bike is 10 kilos lighter straight away.
Hey Ritesh, thank you mate appreciated. I honestly love this bike and will look at the shock upgrade too. I've got the Scorpion can now. Do you know if it passes sound tests for track days? Did you have any issues with that? Cheers 🍻
@@Revviews The bike cleared the noise level check at Brands Hatch without any problems and to be honest I don't think they even did a check at Donington Park. Having said all that I thought the bike was embarrassingly loud with the shorter Scorpion exhaust and the baffle out so I got the longer Scorpion end can and it is just right; to my ears anyway! 😁 I did the track days after fitting the longer Scorpion end can... Can't remember what it's called. I should mention that I've got Akrapovic race headers installed which probably made the noise problem worse with the shorter exhaust.
Thank you mate, enjoyed making this video and pleased it helped. Bet you cant wait. Such a great bike. I'm aiming to get the Scorpion exhaust video out for this weekend. Cheers 🍻
Have you ridden one yet? It’s nothing special imo , I had a demo on one and imo the power delivery of the supercharger is not my cup of tea, it’s fast yes but there’s Zero delay in the acceleration, for some people that’s amazing but I prefer the gradual acceleration of eg the Triumph speed triple 1200 Rs , it’s also fast but more linear. That’s just my opinion but I wouldn’t buy one, the build quality is not great 👍🏾
@@Revviews Ok. Thanks. Powerbronze tends to have mixed reviews depending on what you are getting from what I see. I hear that the wind screens are really good though.
hi Thanks for the video. l am literally green with envy lol. Loved this bike since l saw it on various videos. Yammy Noob absolutely loved it and you could see this in his videos. By the way you did say we should ask for a deep dive into the guts of the system. Please do one... l am curious to see how far ahead the tech has come. Came across one guy with it whilst cycling last summer in the wee hours. lt is a thing of beauty, other than seeing it in the flesh and looking at that screen l did not see anything else but one of the highlights so far in as far as seeing special bikes...
Hello mate, ah yeah totally. I watched all of Yammies videos on it and you could tell how much he liked and then I tried one and fell in love with it. Just an incredible machine and one that soon will be a technology of the past due to the stopping production of petrol engines. But we still have the now to enjoy them and man do I enjoy this bike. I'll be getting those mods done I'm the next few weeks and I will also do that system deep dive video for you as well. Cheers 🍻
@@Revviews Thanks l am looking forward to that video. Sorry to hear that about Europe and some other places going off ICE vehicles, sheer madness to me, they should maybe go something like Singapore where they discourage cars by charging more for them and having a first rate transport setup which nullifies the need for personal transportation. Point is though its pricier people have a choice. Remember remarking about this on another page, saying we may very well soon the birth of ICE tourism. People may end up travelling to places like Australia, America and probably Africa ... if the bikes are there just to experience the thrill of ICE technology. Imagine that! Sadly some will call it progress, what weird times we live in. Having for a number of years run an electric scooter, l have no appetite for them. that would change should they start costing normal bike prices and should their range on a full charge be at least 1 000km real world. l think there is a long way to go on both those fronts. So till then these types of bike will make sense.
I currently have this bike. Prior to this I had the H2SE. I put an akra exhaust on that. The exhaust sounded good but it drowned out the supercharger chirp. A bit disappointing. Because of that I've resisted fitting the zh2 with a slip on. Just something to be aware of...
Hey Andrew, thats good to know mate, appreciated. For now the plan is just a slip on, hopefully baffle out but if that drowns out the supercharger fun I'll keep the baffle in. It was for weight saving and also a little extra bar so hopefully works out well. I'll fit those bits in the coming weeks then get the miles in 😁 Cheers 🍻
@@rosendo3523 Mate, you're going to love it. A few suggestions: 1. comfort seat to stop saddle soreness. 2. brocks bitubo steering damper - front gets very light and loose when you are hard on the gas, damper settles that. 3. ohlins rear shock, not absolutely necessary but improves handling. If I had to chose 1 thing then it would be the comfort seat. I've got a few bikes - s1000rr, r1250 GSA, Harley street glide ST - zH2 is my favorite!
Hello mate, I'm 6ft4. I'd say the ZH2 might be the bigger bike but best to try them both if you can. But I get on really well with the ZH2. Happy to help if you have any other questions. Cheers 🍻
@akoslengyel8913 Hey, I did the work myself on my bikes. Although with the ZH2 you can get the ecu tuned which does add a crazy amount of HP. I never had that done.
I have 119 85Kawasaki 750 turbo and I wanted the next Kawasaki that brought out which was a turbo which is the H2 which is what I have They're bought forced induction was a supercharger but honestly it is adorable just run by gears and my old 1 Is run off the exhaust gases the reason I got it is because I wanted to have the old 1 and the new 1 and the naked bike I can fit on I'm 6'2And way in about £240So it doesn't work out for me to have a naked bike that can stretch out on And I am getting right around 35 miles a gallon and that's a US gallon I am not redlining it or anything else but that will be all back road driving not spirited driving just cruising around at speed limit or maybe 10 above
I hear you. Its heavy due to the supercharger equipment but it's mainly on a track that you would really notice the weight. Definitely not as agile as a SuperDuke. Fast roads she's great and in a straight line practically nothing can keep with it. Plus a full system will shave off 7KG. 100% more of a road focussed bike though. Cheers 🍻
honestly, the weight serves a purpose, imagine the type of wheelies this thing would pop being a lighter bike. in comparison to the bike being this heavy already and being able to lift the front end with ease
QS/AB sounds like the s1000rr,no good below 6k,would've like to seen more use of the QS/autoblipper operation,has that sewing machine sound which would need to be rectified as soon as possible...not sold on the colour... they need an alternative colour palette for kawasaki bikes in general as they're all becoming a bit homogenized..other than that..not bad.
Triumph say that everyone whines about the colours on offer, but always buy the black schemes most. I painted mine, and designed some graphics after 2 weeks. I hate having the same as anyone else. Be creative..
@@percusski yeah insurance is pretty steep. Might be worth it though as I've heard the upgraded sus really sorts the bike out. But probably cheaper to get a non SE and then upgrade accordingly.
Good information. Tested as the average rider will be using it, which is perfect. Hopefully picking mine up in3 days. Looking forward to it.
@stevenhrouda8389 appreciated and enjoy mate. Cheers 🍻
You will have a silly grin, every time you ride it.
@@mrmark8603 I do. Even more so now I have an S P Engineering can fitted. Awesome bike!
I enjoyed the video, thanks.
I have a 2023, I followed the break-in period religiously, with an extra oil change @ 50 miles. Since then, I read how to set it in sport mode, and have no idea what all the buttons do? No do I have any interest. I run the front tyre at 28 psi, which for me, improves it's road manners with the short wheelbase.
I strongly encourage potential litre bike buyers, to consider one. I've owned most note-worthy bikes, over my 45 years of riding, and this one is stupid.I love it.
I can't wait to have my hip replaced, so I don't look my age, when getting on it. 😁
The metallic green is a fun color. That's a wildly styled bike, but so interesting!
Crazy good fun. Mental but I love it. Cheers 🍻
Great detailed review - thanks for taking the time.
Thank you, I really appreciate that. Cheers 🍻
Great review. Put a deposit down on a 2021 SE model for collection in March. You answered a lot of questions i have on the bike. Especially the fuel range. Was hoping to get at least 150miles from the tank with steady riding and the odd blip of performance! Love the look of this bike especially in the green. Look forward to the future videos on this machine. Keep up the good work.👍
Thank you mate, and congratulations as well. Bet you can't wait for it to arrive. Honestly best bike I have owned. Such good fun and now I can modding it. Scorpion can here ready to go on in the next few weeks. Should sound awesome after. Thanks for your support 🙏 cheers 🍻
@@Revviews Yes looking forward to it although i must admit i will be waiting for the drier roads before i take it out. Will be interesting to see the difference with your bike after the mods.
excellent review many thanks
CheersRaymond :)
with that power, an electronic steering damper is a must.
Hi mate, yeah its on my list actually. At the higher speeds it cab get a bit crazy. Cheers 🍻
Nice review. I own a zh2 and with the BT ecu flash the bike has registered 229bhp on the dyno at 13900 rpm. It is nuts!
In response to the steering damper comments below, just setup the suspension and the bike is loads more stable. In my case I've installed Nitron forks and shocks and had it setup and I've got zero complaints.
I've done track days as well and it holds its own against much more focused track bikes. But yes it is more of a road bike of course.
If you lose the rocket launcher exhaust and install a lithium battery the bike is 10 kilos lighter straight away.
Hey Ritesh, thank you mate appreciated. I honestly love this bike and will look at the shock upgrade too. I've got the Scorpion can now. Do you know if it passes sound tests for track days? Did you have any issues with that? Cheers 🍻
@@Revviews The bike cleared the noise level check at Brands Hatch without any problems and to be honest I don't think they even did a check at Donington Park.
Having said all that I thought the bike was embarrassingly loud with the shorter Scorpion exhaust and the baffle out so I got the longer Scorpion end can and it is just right; to my ears anyway! 😁
I did the track days after fitting the longer Scorpion end can... Can't remember what it's called.
I should mention that I've got Akrapovic race headers installed which probably made the noise problem worse with the shorter exhaust.
@@ritfloyd lol awesome, that's great to know mate thank you. You're right it's damn loud, even with baffle in.
This is the way.
Great review, helped my decision to buy and have one on order for August delivery. Going to be a long 4 months.
Thank you mate, enjoyed making this video and pleased it helped. Bet you cant wait. Such a great bike.
I'm aiming to get the Scorpion exhaust video out for this weekend. Cheers 🍻
If the insurance on this wasn't so expensive, this would be my daily rider. Beautiful bike! 🤟😎🤟
Hello mate, yeah it's a bit steep for sure. They must class it as an animal. More no claims brings the price right down. Cheers 🍻
Have you ridden one yet? It’s nothing special imo , I had a demo on one and imo the power delivery of the supercharger is not my cup of tea, it’s fast yes but there’s Zero delay in the acceleration, for some people that’s amazing but I prefer the gradual acceleration of eg the Triumph speed triple 1200 Rs , it’s also fast but more linear. That’s just my opinion but I wouldn’t buy one, the build quality is not great 👍🏾
@@Cartsp70lol the build quality is spot on nothing wrong with it all...the paint on kawasaki is first class.
Great video great review and love the editing. Keep up the good work!
Edit: Who makes that specific windscreen because it will be the first mod I do.
Thank you mate, appreciated. I'll be back in the game soon.
It's made by Powerbronze. There is an even taller one too.
Cheers 🍻
@@Revviews Ok. Thanks. Powerbronze tends to have mixed reviews depending on what you are getting from what I see. I hear that the wind screens are really good though.
@grimey5.565 OK cool. So far this one has been great. Looks the part I think.
Wish Kawasaki would do a RR version of this
Corr, you and me both. Wouldn't that be awesome!
Cheers 🍻
It's called an H2.
hi
Thanks for the video. l am literally green with envy lol. Loved this bike since l saw it on various videos. Yammy Noob absolutely loved it and you could see this in his videos.
By the way you did say we should ask for a deep dive into the guts of the system. Please do one... l am curious to see how far ahead the tech has come.
Came across one guy with it whilst cycling last summer in the wee hours. lt is a thing of beauty, other than seeing it in the flesh and looking at that screen l did not see anything else but one of the highlights so far in as far as seeing special bikes...
Hello mate, ah yeah totally. I watched all of Yammies videos on it and you could tell how much he liked and then I tried one and fell in love with it. Just an incredible machine and one that soon will be a technology of the past due to the stopping production of petrol engines. But we still have the now to enjoy them and man do I enjoy this bike. I'll be getting those mods done I'm the next few weeks and I will also do that system deep dive video for you as well. Cheers 🍻
@@Revviews
Thanks
l am looking forward to that video.
Sorry to hear that about Europe and some other places going off ICE vehicles, sheer madness to me, they should maybe go something like Singapore where they discourage cars by charging more for them and having a first rate transport setup which nullifies the need for personal transportation. Point is though its pricier people have a choice.
Remember remarking about this on another page, saying we may very well soon the birth of ICE tourism. People may end up travelling to places like Australia, America and probably Africa ... if the bikes are there just to experience the thrill of ICE technology. Imagine that!
Sadly some will call it progress, what weird times we live in. Having for a number of years run an electric scooter, l have no appetite for them. that would change should they start costing normal bike prices and should their range on a full charge be at least 1 000km real world. l think there is a long way to go on both those fronts. So till then these types of bike will make sense.
I currently have this bike. Prior to this I had the H2SE. I put an akra exhaust on that. The exhaust sounded good but it drowned out the supercharger chirp. A bit disappointing. Because of that I've resisted fitting the zh2 with a slip on. Just something to be aware of...
Hey Andrew, thats good to know mate, appreciated. For now the plan is just a slip on, hopefully baffle out but if that drowns out the supercharger fun I'll keep the baffle in. It was for weight saving and also a little extra bar so hopefully works out well. I'll fit those bits in the coming weeks then get the miles in 😁
Cheers 🍻
Hey Andrew, I'm very close to buying one of these and all the reviews seem positive. As an owner, are there any downsides for you? Cheers
@@rosendo3523 Mate, you're going to love it. A few suggestions: 1. comfort seat to stop saddle soreness. 2. brocks bitubo steering damper - front gets very light and loose when you are hard on the gas, damper settles that. 3. ohlins rear shock, not absolutely necessary but improves handling. If I had to chose 1 thing then it would be the comfort seat. I've got a few bikes - s1000rr, r1250 GSA, Harley street glide ST - zH2 is my favorite!
oh, 1 other thing, get the suspension setup right for you (with or without ohlins)
@Andrew D Thanks so much for the info - do Kawasaki offer a comfort seat or did you go for aftermarket?
How tall are you? I am 6’5” and wondering how will fit me, Down to 22 Z H2 SE or 22 Yamaha MT10. Any feedback is appreciated. Thanks!
Hello mate, I'm 6ft4. I'd say the ZH2 might be the bigger bike but best to try them both if you can. But I get on really well with the ZH2. Happy to help if you have any other questions. Cheers 🍻
Where did you get that windscreen for it?
Hi mate, ordered from Powerbronze. Video here - ruclips.net/video/fw9HMxHNMkI/видео.html
Th a nks for the video! Good 1. Is the quickshifter bilateral?
Thank you mate. As in up and down? Then yes. Cheers 🍻
Can i ask where did you take your bikes for tuning ? Thanks
@akoslengyel8913 Hey, I did the work myself on my bikes. Although with the ZH2 you can get the ecu tuned which does add a crazy amount of HP. I never had that done.
I have 119 85Kawasaki 750 turbo and I wanted the next Kawasaki that brought out which was a turbo which is the H2 which is what I have They're bought forced induction was a supercharger but honestly it is adorable just run by gears and my old 1 Is run off the exhaust gases the reason I got it is because I wanted to have the old 1 and the new 1 and the naked bike I can fit on I'm 6'2And way in about £240So it doesn't work out for me to have a naked bike that can stretch out on And I am getting right around 35 miles a gallon and that's a US gallon I am not redlining it or anything else but that will be all back road driving not spirited driving just cruising around at speed limit or maybe 10 above
Hello mate. That's very cool 😎 cheers 🍻
Intro song?
When u reviewing zh2 se
Prob going to be spring 2023. Fingers crossed.
What windscreen is that?
Hi mate. It's the Powerbronze High screen. There's a video on.the channel for it if you want to see more. Cheers 🍻
@@Revviews I am interested for sure, thanks!
I really like the concept of this bike but i was expecting a lot less weight as a naked bike…
I hear you. Its heavy due to the supercharger equipment but it's mainly on a track that you would really notice the weight. Definitely not as agile as a SuperDuke. Fast roads she's great and in a straight line practically nothing can keep with it. Plus a full system will shave off 7KG. 100% more of a road focussed bike though. Cheers 🍻
honestly, the weight serves a purpose, imagine the type of wheelies this thing would pop being a lighter bike. in comparison to the bike being this heavy already and being able to lift the front end with ease
QS/AB sounds like the s1000rr,no good below 6k,would've like to seen more use of the QS/autoblipper operation,has that sewing machine sound which would need to be rectified as soon as possible...not sold on the colour... they need an alternative colour palette for kawasaki bikes in general as they're all becoming a bit homogenized..other than that..not bad.
Cheers 🍻
Triumph say that everyone whines about the colours on offer, but always buy the black schemes most.
I painted mine, and designed some graphics after 2 weeks. I hate having the same as anyone else.
Be creative..
Decent review but the engine revving and rider squealing was a bit much.
Cheers 🍻
You can kill an elephant with that exhaust
Lol, hopefully not but it makes a great sound. cheers 🍻
Emissions compliant. On the upside, it has scrap value when you replace it.
How heavy is heavier...re rear shock?
I'm 21 stone, so could do with upgrading it. Although many much lighter still recommend changing it too. Hope that helps.
@@Revviews ok fair enough ...lovely bike.tried the se recently..just the insurance quotes seem a bit massive 😪
@@percusski yeah insurance is pretty steep. Might be worth it though as I've heard the upgraded sus really sorts the bike out. But probably cheaper to get a non SE and then upgrade accordingly.
Love it. But that exhaust is so ugly.
100%, the stock exhaust it just ridiculous
Massive and heavy and too quiet. I did a video on the Scorpion exhaust. Check that out. Cheers 🍻
All new bikes have compliant, quiet pipes, to be replaced after the break-in.